Wander the World with Sharon

Food, culture, nature and hidden gems

A Big Blend Radio podcast, new episodes the first Wednesday of every month at 12pm CST.

Join travel writer and photographer Sharon K. Kurtz on Wander the World with Sharon, Big Blend Radio's podcast exploring food, culture, nature and hidden gems from destinations around the world, and right in her own backyard.

Browse the Wander the World with Sharon digital magazine for stories and photography featured on the show.

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

Oct 7, 2026

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5 min read

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.

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An Austin Staycation: Bats, Museums & Live Music

Sep 2, 2026

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2 min read

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.

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

Aug 4, 2026

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6 min read

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

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Low Country Escape: Charleston, Kiawah Island, and Savannah

Jul 1, 2026

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5 min read

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

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Jun 3, 2026

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4 min read

Palm Springs Alone

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

Wander the World

May 6, 2026

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5 min read

Breathless Cancun Soul

Rethinking the All-Inclusive Experience

Wander the World with Sharon

Latest Episodes

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

An Austin Staycation: Bats, Museums & Live Music

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

Low Country Escape: Charleston, Kiawah Island, and Savannah

Palm Springs Alone

Breathless Cancun Soul

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