EXPLORING GALVESTON, TEXAS: WHERE HISTORY, HURRICANES & HAUNTINGS MEET THE SEA
On this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Wander the World with Sharon,” award-winning travel writer and photographer Sharon K. Kurtz takes listeners to Galveston, Texas—a destination where seaside charm, layered history, and haunted legends meet under the Gulf Coast sun. Watch here in the YouTube player or download the episode on Podbean.
From walking The Strand and sailing the historic Elissa, to honoring the roots of Juneteenth, visiting haunted hotels, and indulging in local seafood, Sharon shares insider tips and captivating stories from her return trip to this fascinating destination—one of the busiest cruise ports in the U.S. Did you know that Galveston was once known as the “Wall Street of the South,” and was Texas’ original boomtown—a major financial hub and second-largest immigration port after Ellis Island!
What makes Galveston so compelling? It’s a living storybook—a city that has endured devastating storms, celebrated cultural milestones, and preserved its unique spirit with pride. As Sharon puts it, “Galveston wears its history so openly—from triumphs to tragedies—and invites you to be part of the next chapter.”
📍 Plan your Galveston getaway: https://www.visitgalveston.com
📝 Read Sharon’s article on Galveston: https://shebuystravel.com/things-to-do-in-galveston/
🎙️ Sharon has explored over 50 countries across six continents and brings each destination to life through her compelling storytelling and photography. Discover more of her work at https://sharonkkurtz.com.
📅 New episodes of Wander the World with Sharon air the first Wednesday of every month at 12pm CST: https://wandertheworldwithsharon.podbean.com
Jigsaw Puzzle Tips: Enjoy the podcast while piecing together this jigsaw puzzle of the docked fishing boat in Galveston. Photo by Sharon K. Kurtz. Make the image full screen for easy viewing, use your mouse or arrow keys to rotate the pieces and drag them where you want to place them. Click on the Image icon to see the photo and click on the Ghost icon to control your workspace.
