Wander the World

Keep up with Big Blend Radio's Wander the World podcast with travel writer and photographer Sharon K. Kurtz.

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Sweden by Land and Sea: Stockholm, Gothenburg & Two Archipelagos

Vacation Station

Oct 7, 2026

Sweden by Land and Sea: Stockholm, Gothenburg & Two Archipelagos

Sharon K. Kurtz explores Sweden by ferry, train and kayak — fika, island museums, Midsummer and the car-free Southern Archipelago.

An Austin Staycation: Bats, Museums & Live Music

Big Blend Radio

Sep 2, 2026

An Austin Staycation: Bats, Museums & Live Music

Austin locals Sharon K. Kurtz and Marika Flatt swap insider staycation tips — from the Congress Avenue bat bridge to Lady Bird Lake, Austin City Limits, and where to stay.

Why Small-Ship Cruising Is the Best Way to Experience the Mediterranean

Europe

Aug 4, 2026

Why Small-Ship Cruising Is the Best Way to Experience the Mediterranean

Sailing Greece and Italy Aboard Windstar's Star Legend on the "A Piece of Greece, a Slice of Italy" Itinerary

Low Country Escape: Charleston, Kiawah Island, and Savannah

Southeast USA

Jul 1, 2026

Low Country Escape: Charleston, Kiawah Island, and Savannah

A journey through three distinct expressions of the South, where history, romance, and coastal beauty shape every moment

Southwest USA

Jun 3, 2026

Palm Springs Alone

A Solo Traveler’s Guide to Light, Space, and Desert Freedom

Guest House

May 6, 2026

Breathless Cancun Soul

Rethinking the All-Inclusive Experience