HISTORIC MAIN STREETS, DOWNTOWNS, VILLAGES & PLAZAS
This episode of Big Blend Radio features a fascinating panel discussion with five seasoned travel writers who share stories and insights from charming historic destinations across the U.S. and abroad. From the soulful streets of Coimbra, Portugal, to the haunted hotels of Granbury, Texas, the conversation celebrates the value of small businesses, historic preservation, cultural richness, and community vitality.
🎙️ Featured Guests
* Kathleen Walls – Travel writer & author: https://americanroads.net/
* Debbie Stone – Travel writer & global adventurer: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/debbie-stone-travel-writer/
* Sharon K. Kurtz – Travel writer & award-winning photographer: https://sharonkkurtz.com/
* Joelle Machia – Award-winning travel writer & photographer: https://www.wandererscompass.com/
* Judy Karnia – Travel writer & Nature Therapist: https://travelingnature.com/
🔗 Explore the Places Mentioned
* Americus, Georgia: https://americanroads.net/americus_11292024.htm
* Santa Fe, New Mexico:
– Eat Like O’Keeffe: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/eat-like-okeeffe/
– Margarita Trail: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/sip-and-savor-your-way-along-santa-fes-margarita-trail/
– Savor Santa Fe Magazine Feature: https://online.fliphtml5.com/yhwzg/oapd/#p=46
– La Posada Magazine Feature: https://online.fliphtml5.com/yhwzg/etyq/#p=28
* Granbury, Texas: https://fyi50plus.com/granbury-voted-best-historic-small-town-of-2025/
* Fredericksburg, Texas: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/a-visit-to-fredericksburg-in-the-texas-hill-country/
* Kennett Square, Pennsylvania: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/discovering-chester-countys-brandywine-valley/
* Snoqualmie & Suncadia, Washington:
– https://www.facebook.com/share/1AvvPJAymE/?mibextid=wwXIfr
– https://www.facebook.com/share/1AfBAcKRBa/?mibextid=wwXIfr
– https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AnxG3vhAP/?mibextid=wwXIfr
* Coimbra, Portugal: https://travelingnature.com/5-best-towns-to-explore-on-your-trip-to-lisbon/
