The food was so spectacular on our recent voyage that I just had to share my #diningguide with you for what we ate on this #VirginVoyage, the Valiant Lady. So heads up, wink, wink on Virgin Voyages all the restaurants are the same, on all the ships. So whether you sail on the RESILIENT Lady like we will next February or any of the other ladies, you…

After a whirlwind of travel this first half of the year! I am finally back, thank you to my followers for sticking with me, AND do I have a lot to share. Today's #podcast is my #napavalley #girlstrip this May. So come join me to figure out, how to plan your trip or just get a few ideas before you go! ⏱️ TIMELINE ⏱️ 1:00 Napa Valley Girls Trip? What…

I loved my virgin, Virgin Voyage this past month on the Valiant Lady. Today, I am going to share with you my top 10 reasons in this Virgin Voyage Review. I am going to share why I loved this cruise, the staff, the service, and this ship. First, full disclosure, I’m a non-cruiser. I don’t like them, not like even in the slightest. So for me to LOVE …

This fall I returned to the Isle of #Capri, this Amalfi Coast treasure in #italy is a fab favorite. Here are my #traveltips for this volcanic island. I am so excited to share everything I've learned as well as where we stayed, where we ate, things to do, how to get there and more! ⏱️TIMELINE⏱️ 1:06 Meeting locals and making friends 1:24 How to get …

This past fall I had the lovely opportunity to visit the Lazio province of #Italy and be introduced to Emma and Scott, owners of Olive Hill Sabina. This special olive farm just outside of Rome makes a great day trip or #weekend #getaway to learn all about the process from planting to harvest to tasting. A truly immersive experience. Here is a littl…

This year I have visited Dublin, not once, not twice, but three times! That's not all in total, I've visited Dublin half a dozen times. So today's article "Foodie in Dublin" is dedicated to all the great finds I have discovered this year and over the years from fish and chips to great burgers and Guinness stew, here they are. ⏱TIMELINE⏱ 1:24 Old St…

Here are a few more St. Croix, USVI - good eats! This past month, we couldn't help ourselves from trying some new spots in St. Croix and visiting some of our island favorites. The last time I visited St. Croix I recorded another podcast on Where to EAT in St. Croix after being introduced to the island. I got a great deal of feedback from locals and…

This past month we returned to Sand Castle on the Beach in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. I went for some rest, relaxation, restoration and to check in on all my friends. Resort owners, Chris Richardson and Ted Bedwell of Sand Castle on the Beach. #stcroix #usvirginislands ⏱TIMELINE⏱ 1:00 Grand Tour of the new villas 1:35 Dolphin Villa 1:57 360 degr…

IRELAND! 🇮🇪 Most Americans would like to visit at least once in their lives, right? This spring my #small #group #Irish #Adventure #Tour brought us from the busy streets of Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher to Northern Ireland. In today's podcast, I will be sharing our tour with CIE Tours (who specialize in the U.K., Ireland, and Iceland and now offer …

I'm finally back after two months of group tours and travel planning busy, busy, busy season, I'm back in the production room putting things together. Although I have lots to produce I couldn't wait to share our recent Danube River Cruise Fun with our small group tours this past April. OMG! It was hysterical, a little damp, and loads of fun, fun, f…

It’s slime time. In 2022, artists Christopher Michlig and Oliver Payne released, respectively, the book File Under: Slime and the film A Brief History of Slime. At the time, each was completely unaware of the other’s slime-related research. On this episode, they join to discuss peak slime culture of the 1980s and 90s, the recent resurgence of slime…

If you are planning on exploring Europe this summer or in 2023, you need to listen to this TODAY! I'm just returning from my six-week jaunt around Europe and I have a ton to share. From what to pack to passports, to credit cards to making reservations, etc. You gotta know this before you go! ⏱TIMELINE⏱ 1:00 A bit crowded 2:00 Making reservations 2:…

When NOT to visit Hawaii? This was such hard content to write. My Mama always said, "If you don't have anything nice to say..." but I feel like I have to share my experience because I certainly don't want my listeners to think it's all rainbows and unicorns when I travel. I'm a real travel writer and a huge sharer. So here are my ten days in Hawaii…

Filmmaker and artist Adam Khalil joins the podcast to talk collaboration, nonlinear time, irony’s extant potential, and the aesthetics of Indigenous cinema. Among Khalil’s many film projects are Nosferasta: First Bite (2021), Empty Metal (2018), and INAATE/SE/ (2016). Khalil is a co-founder of the public secret society New Red Order, which you can …

This past holiday season I was thrilled to enjoy a few more #christmas #markets along the #rhine - well first I visited the Mosel for a few weeks and then I made my way to #cologne #germany for a #european #rivercruise. We began in the majestic city of Cologne and made our way to the enchanting cities of Rüdesheim, Bonn and Koblenz. Today's podcast…

#LakeComo #Italy is filled with quaint little towns that sit in alcoves or jut out into the lake with prominent early 19th-century Italian villas and architecture from a time gone by. Last week, I highlighted Menaggio, and just across the lake is another fantastic town, #Varenna. ⏱TIMELINE⏱ 1:00 Recent trip to Varenna 1:11 How to there? 1:45 Travel…

Gorgeous estate, incredible views, movie set, weddings, and more #Villa Balbianello is a “MUST-SEE” while visiting #Lake #Como #Italy September 2022 I had the privilege of visiting Menaggio just down the road from the villa. This villa makes for a great day trip either by boat or by car. Here is today's quick podcast to help you plan your next Como…

#Menaggio #Lake Como. Definitely one of my TOP favorite towns on this alpine mountain lake in #Italy - I have visited Menaggio so many times, I've lost count. Today I am going to share why I love it, where you can stay, what you can do, and GREAT EATS! I know there are so many choices when you visit Como, but for me it is Menaggio. ⏱TIMELINE⏱ How t…

48 hours in #Philadelphia, PA, the city of brotherly love, Rocky and so much more. Here are a few #traveltips if you are #visiting for a #weekend or a few days. My friend Heather took me around her old stomping ground and gave me the full tour. From where we stayed, and what we ate, discovered, and explored, today I will share our quick trip to Phi…

New York writer Elvia Wilk joins to discuss her recent collection of essays on ecologies, “Death By Landscape” (Soft Skull Press, 2022). Using an accessible approach she calls “fan-nonfiction,” Wilk’s latest book catalouges and considers a diverse group of writers, while ruminating on plant-becoming, slow apocalypses, mysticism, LARPing, trauma, th…

This spring I visited Bomarzo and the #gardenofmonsters or #sacrobosco in #italy. Today's podcast is a tour of these eccentric gardens in Lazio just and an hour north of Rome. A great day trip or pit stop on your way up north to Tuscany or down south to Rome/Naples. Take a rest and enjoy these unique gardens built in the 16th century that are one-o…

This past spring my friend Candy and I explored the province of Lazio, #italy one of our #daytrips was visiting the town of Lazio and the Villa D'Este and #gardens. In today's podcast I talk about the gorgeous waterfalls, this 16th-century estate and villa, and the expansive grounds. Also, the town of #tivoli has so many sites to see, you will want…

Next May in the Spring of 2023 I will be taking a group to #ireland for a 9-day/8-night #adventure I am excited to partner with CIE #tours a company celebrating 90 years 😳 in the travel industry. Local guides, four-star accommodations, book early discounts, and only a $250 deposit to secure a reservation!! My small group is only 16 travelers, so th…

This spring I visited #positano on the #amalfi #coast for the very first time. Today, I am sharing my first impressions and tons of #travel #tips - we met friends Kelly and Heidi from Germany and discovered more of the coastline from Positano to Amalfi to Ravello. It's always an adventure, so here we go, come with me back to Italy! Andiamo... ⏱TIME…

Today I am sharing some much-needed #travel #tips with my friend Vicky Turbak (TravelbyVicky) with you because we have learning baptism by fire during this crazy 0 to 100 travel planning season. We produced this LIVE on our FACEBOOK groups and Travel Planning with Wendy if you would like to see the whole video, be sure to subscribe. I will also pos…

Here's my first stop in AMALFI - Vietri sul Mare. This understated Campanian gem is an excellent spot to chill and relax among the hubbub of the famous #amalfi #coast This extremely popular destination has so many physical and natural wonders, you can see why it is on everyone's bucket list. In today's podcast, I'm sharing why Vietri is a great des…

What to do in Aruba? Well, here are just a few of my favorite things but there is so much you'll need at least two weeks to experience everything this Caribbean island has to offer. Join me today for gathering info for a great Aruban itinerary. ⏱TIMELINE⏱ 1:00 Visit a Private Island 2:11 Golfing in Aruba 3:09 Hiking and Caving in Aruba 5:17 Watersp…

Aruba has so much cuisine to choose from it is hard to figure out where to eat? In today's podcast, I am sharing some of our favorite eateries we discovered on this Caribbean island. From seafood to steaks, to pancakes and pastiche's this one Happy Island has it all. Be sure to tell them I sent you! The customer service in Aruba is incredible and a…

So you want to visit #aruba? Where to stay is usually the next question, right? In today's podcast, I share a great list of hotels, resorts, and our Airbnb on my most recent visit. How you travel to the beach may be completely different than how to travel to say, "Europe." Need help or more travel advice - let me know wendy@travelwithwendy.net ⏱TIM…

#Aruba, Jamaica, oh I wanna take ya…to Bermuda, Bahamas, come on pretty Momma. You know how it goes. We had the most amazing time visiting this Caribbean Island last month and in my quest to become a Caribbean travel specialist I was thrilled to add another incredible destination to the list. Aruba truly has everything going for it. Water, Sun, San…

Today's podcast I am sharing my personal reasons for becoming a #travel agent in #2022. More than ever, I want to see the world and share it. Traveling opens up our eyes, heart and mind. Connection is what I'm all about. Partnering with my friend Vicky we are hoping to create some group travel too. You might think travel agents are a thing of the p…

Thanks for joining me today for a NEW podcast on my #vegan #vegetarian #roadtrip this past year. I had so much tasty fun researching and discovering new eateries around America. Here are a dozen healthy culinary options to include on your cross-country adventure. I thought it was going to be much harder than it actually was to find Vegan/Vegetarian…

#Bad #Waldsee is an Upper Swabian town in #Germany not far from Stuttgart. Close to Bavaria, Ravensburg, and the Bodensee or Lake Konstanz. Austria and Switzerland are within easy driving distance also making it a great weekend getaway or a wonderful addition to a traveling European itinerary. We had glorious weather for our visit to this german to…

Today's #podcast is our lovely relaxing and restorative weekend in Bad Kissingen #Germany. I've included our itinerary, where we stayed, visiting the KissSalis Therme and a lovely hike to the Bodenlauben Ruins. We really enjoyed this Baroque town (a part of UNESCO) that is a true #weekendgetaway from Stuttgart, Frankfurt or Munich. Come with me tod…

This past December I had the opportunity to do a little #touring around #Italy. I grabbed a few friends and we decided to visit several new destinations. We began in Lake Maggiore (Verbania) and made our way through Piemonte to Montepulciano and ended our five day adventure in Vicenza. We had absolute glorious weather to shop, explore, discover and…

I have been able to visit Europe twice in the past six months, today I am sharing several European important travel tips that I have observed and wanted to share. I hope that they help you begin planning or help with your 2022 travel plans. Let me know if the comments below if you have any questions, I'll be happy to help. ⏱TIMELINE⏱ 1:08 Email me …

Join me today for another stop on my #crosscountry #roadtrip 2021 adventure in the Palo Duro Canyon in Amarillo, #texas We had so much fun discovering hiking trails, investigating campsites, exploring this gorgeous State Park AND America's SECOND LARGEST CANYON! Here's a look at my travel itinerary for this incredible ROAD TRIP! ⏱TIMELINE⏱ 1:00 On …

Join me today for our first stop on my southern trek #american #roadtrip #adventure in lovely Santa Fe, New Mexico. This travel writer's dream city is filled with art, architecture, saintly connections, music, great food, shopping, and more. Here's a look at our overnight stay in #santafe ⏱TIMELINE⏱ 1:02 Driving through New Mexico 1:24 Stop in Taos…

Join me today for an interview with CEO and Founder, Paul Melhus of ToursByLocals. Paul is fantastic and shares so much in this interview. From the inspiration behind the vision to the fruition of a company with almost 5000 local guides in 200 countries around the globe. ToursByLocals gives the traveler an opportunity for an authentic experience by…

This year I had the opportunity to explore #Colorado not once but twice 😳 Here is my #podcast sharing all #traveltips to plan your ROADTRIP across America. We went hiking, kayaking and explored the small pioneer towns along Route 70 that runs through the Rocky Mountain National Park. If you are planning an American ROAD TRIP, I can help! How to mak…

Join me today as I continue traveling across America on my 2021 #roadtrip - today's podcast covers my #midwest #adventures beginning in St. Louis, Missouri and traveling through to Lincoln, Nebraska. Planning a #crosscountry #trip ? Here are some #travel #tips to help you plan a fantastic itinerary. From fun parks to rest stops, famous capitals and…

Stop one on my X-country #adventure was the Land between the Lakes (LBL.) This 150,000+ acre recreation area in western Kentucky was absolutely going to be a stop on my adventure. A huge hiker, I knew I was going to love stopping in this national treasure first. I first discovered the Land between the Lakes years ago, as we passed it several times …

This past summer, I had the opportunity to take an amazing #roadtrip from Alabama to Colorado! I visited fourteen #american states, visited tons of family and friends after a long year of COVID. I had a ball #rediscovering America. In this first blog of the series, I'm going to share my itinerary and highlights along the way. However, over the next…

This summer we played some #golf in #myrtlebeach South Carolina. My family #visits Myrtle every year and have for the past 30 years! JP loves golf so every year, we get a little golf in. Here are a few golf courses we explored this summer, the summer of 2021! If you're unfamiliar with golf in Myrtle Beach, well there are 90 courses along the Grand …

We had such a great time playing golf in St.Croix, The U.S. Virgin Islands this past April. Jon and I were able to visit a few of the famous golf courses and hit the ball around a bit. Here's what we discovered. Fun in the sun AND all outdoors. ⏱TIMESTAMPS⏱ 1:03 The Buccaneer Golf Course 2:00 What you need to know? 2:19 Proper golf attire 2:55 Grab…

Last week, I shared where to EAT in St. Croix! This week, I am sharing where to STAY in St. Croix, USVI. This was such a blast meeting all the hospitality small business owners on the island for these properties and listen to their passion for sharing island love! 🏝 Here's a quick video on some of my favorite stays on the island - how it helps you …

Join me today for an amazing #foodie #podcast - I had so much fun figuring out where to eat in St. Croix! I am so thankful to my friend Candy, who lives on the island and introduced me to so many culinary treasures. I couldn't help but share with you! Thanks to Wendy from www.gotostcroix.com for introducing us to Merryn from Nidulari! And Amy who i…

#MuscleShoals is a small town located in #NorthAlabama and has been made famous by the likes of Lynyrd Skynrd, Aretha Franklin, the Rolling Stones, George Michael, Willie Nelson, and many, many more musicians. You can visit these historic recording studios still today. My favorite place to visit in the #shoals is the Marriott Spa and Hotel. Here is…

Today I'm visiting the #botanical #garden of #us #virginislands in #stcroix Meet my new friend and Park Director, Amy DeSorbo. Her bubbly and outgoing personality is infectious. We had so much fun hopping in a golf cart for a personal tour of the gardens, checking out the succulents, old sugar plantation, and finding out about the 2,000-year-old hi…

Today's podcast is on location in #stcroix #usvi with my new friend, Chris Richardson, Co-Owner of #sandcastle on the #beach in historic Fredriksted. Chris loves his island AND most of all he loves sharing all of its beauty from placid beaches to impeccable sunsets. You will see why visitors have been returning year after year after year to this re…