Wanderers Compass

Immersive travel where history, culture and adventure intertwine

A Big Blend Radio podcast, new episodes every second Monday at 4pm PT / 7pm ET.

Big Blend Radio's monthly Wanderers Compass travel podcast features Joelle Machia and Ryan Slough, digital content creators, freelance travel writers, photographers, and founders and publishers of Wanderers Compass Travel Blog. Whether it's a weekend getaway or a grand adventure across continents, they believe travel is an opportunity for discovery, learning and personal growth.

Discover more about Joelle and Ryan on their Big Blend Expert Page, browse the Wanderers Compass Magazine, and tune into their UN-focused series, Table & Compass.

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Why We Keep Coming Back to New York City

Oct 12, 2026

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5 min read

Why We Keep Coming Back to New York City

Safety, subways, CityPASS, Broadway and food, plus tips for your first trip.

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The Truffle Hunters of Istria: Inside Croatia's Prodan Tartufi Family Business

Sep 14, 2026

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6 min read

The Truffle Hunters of Istria: Inside Croatia's Prodan Tartufi Family Business

Three years after a rainy truffle hunt in Croatia, Wanderers Compass returns to Prodan Tartufi to hear the family story behind Istria's prized black and white truffles

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Victoria, British Columbia: A City That Rewards Slowing Down

Aug 10, 2026

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9 min read

Victoria, British Columbia: A City That Rewards Slowing Down

From Butchart Gardens to Craigdarroch Castle, why this harbor city has a way of getting under your skin

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Five Countries, One Boy, and 500 Castles: Traveling Europe with a Child

Jul 13, 2026

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9 min read

Five Countries, One Boy, and 500 Castles: Traveling Europe with a Child

What an 8-year-old's first trip through France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, and Luxembourg taught us about curiosity, connection, and the benefits of travel.

Wanderers Compass Podcast

Jun 8, 2026

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8 min read

Beyond the Postcard of the Caribbean

Finding Culture and Connection in Sint Maarten, Saint Martin, and Anguilla

Wanderers Compass

Latest Episodes

Why We Keep Coming Back to New York City

The Truffle Hunters of Istria: Inside Croatia's Prodan Tartufi Family Business

Victoria, British Columbia: A City That Rewards Slowing Down

Five Countries, One Boy, and 500 Castles: Traveling Europe with a Child

Beyond the Postcard of the Caribbean

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