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Jovita Idar U.S. Mint Women’s Quarter Series Photo: U.S. Mint Jovita Idar U.S. Mint Women’s Quarter Series is unique and representative of her life’s work. Some women don’t just speak up… they stand firm when it matters most. Jovita Idar was one of those women. A journalist, teacher, and activist, she used her voice to fight for the rights of Mexican Americans at a time when inju...

Joanne Bland Spirit of Courage Who is Joanne Bland Spirit of Courage. There are places in America where the ground remembers. Where every step carries an echo. Where every bridge holds a story. The Alabama quarter bears the words, Spirit of Courage. Not as decoration, but as truth. Because courage lived here. It walked these streets in worn shoes and steady faith. It stood in the face of anger wit...

Destination:  Switzerland A Closer Look Hello, hello, hello and welcome aboard travel with annita & friends.   Glad to have you here with me today for a show to take a look at our expectations when we travel and how we find countries we visit are not so different from what we experience at home.   When we travel, we often imagine we’re slipping out the side door of our own country’s troubles—l...

Destination: Let’s Go To Bern, Switzerland Come along to hear all about Switzerland historic and beautiful city of Bern. From cobblestone streets with fascinating history to Jazz music and delicious food, this show shares it all.    

Glad you’re here for a replay of New Orleans Culture Cuisine and Music. This was an exciting show to produce. I once lived in New Orleans and visiting again after several years was a real treat to wander around familiar places. Here’s the transcript from the show .  Click above to listen. Hello, hello, hello and welcome aboard Travel With Annita, where we explore the stories behind the...

Destination: North Carolina, Georgia, Maryland and Alabama Great American States Glad you’re here to have a replay of Destination:  North Carolina, Georgia, Maryland and Alabama.  Four amazing states with so much to see and do. Learn more about the history and how today we can find exciting getaways for family fun. Transcript is below:  Hello, hello, hello and welcome aboard Travel with Anni...

AVA Resort Cancun All inclusive and all about the time of your life During a recent trip to AVA Resort Cancun I had an amazing time filled with all the things I enjoy and most especially – an all inclusive experience. This property is ultra-luxury s et along a secluded stretch of Cancún’s Hotel Zone, just a 10-minute drive from the airport. It is o ne of the largest new resorts in Cancún (1,...

Fleeting Moments Pan Am Memories Here’s a story that will capture your heart and definitely your interest. Fleeting Moments of Pan Am Memories written by Michelle da Silva Richmond captures her story torn between two lovers with Pan Am as your backdrop. On this show I’m taking a walk down memory lane and going back to not only my days as a Pan American World Airways flight attendant, but my...

Off The Beaten Path Islands With over tourism becoming a trendy topic, now is the time to explore off the beaten path islands for your next trip.  Here’s Travel With Annita’s list of four islands, ready for  your special trip – are you going solo, family, couples or with a group of friends. These four places— Little Corn Island (Nicaragua) , Holbox (Mexico) , Robinson Crusoe Isla...

Road Trips Adventures With  Bill On The Road Are you ready to hit the road this summer? I have suggestions and recommendations – it’s Road Trips Adventures With Bill On The Road. He is my go to for road trip tips, recommendations and trends. Bill Clevlen, the voice behind Bill On The Road , is a seasoned travel journalist and former St. Louis radio broadcaster who has been exploring Am...

Episode 35:  Bessie Coleman Photo – U.S. Mint March 30, 2023 Bessie Coleman, the first African American and Native American woman to earn her international pilot’s license. Her story is one of determination and the tenacity to say, “yes, I can do it!” From an early age Bessie Coleman’s mother taught her the importance of believing in herself and striving to “bec...

U.S. Mint State Quarters Inspire The Start of Quarter Miles Travel Photo – U.S. Mint U.S. Mint State Quarters are the inspiration! It all started with Travel With Annita back when we were Travel With Annita.  Each year a new theme is selected for programing as a way to keep content interesting, fresh and new. Inspired by the U.S. Mint State Quarters, Quarter Miles Travel was born out of a de...

Photo- U.S. Mint Nina Otero-Warren American Women Quarters Program Nina Otero Warren – Women  Nina was a leader in New Mexico’s suffrage movement, the first woman to be superintendent of Santa Fe public schools, Chairman of New Mexico’s Board of Health,   an executive board member of the American Red Cross and director of an adult literacy program in New Mexico for the Works Projects A...

Photo – U.S. Mint Episode 32: Anna May Wong Quarter American Women Series Anna May Wong is on the U.S. Mint Women Series quarter. In the early 1920’s acting roles for Asian Americans were limited.   Hollywood   was yet to have roles with leading ladies who looked like Anna May Wong.   But, that didn’t stop her….. There is a story of a courageous woman, who advocated for representation for mu...

  Photo – U.S. Mint Episode 31 – West Virginia State Quarter Today it’s West Virginia State Quarter. It was released in 2005. The design on the reverse side of the quarter or the tail side, shows the New River and the New River Gorge Bridge which showcases the state’s natural beauty and the scenic views of the gorge located a few miles. north of Fayetteville, West Virginia....

    Photo credit – U.S. Mint Episode 30:  Wilma Mankiller US Mint Women’s Quarter Series Notable Facts: First female Deputy Chief of the Cherokee Nation. First female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation.   First woman elected as chief of a major Native tribe. Early Life: Wilma was born on November 18, 1945, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, also known as the capital of the Cherokee...

  U.S. Mint Photo Sally Ride Quarter American Women Series Sally Ride Quarter American Women Series is here! She was the first American woman in space. She was the first female CAPCOm – capsule communicator at NASA She was the first astronaut to acknowledge that she was Gay The excitement around her accomplishments and firsts as an American Woman Astronaut created a lively saying as she...

Photo – U.S. Mint  Episode 28 – Quarter Miles Travel Hawaii State Quarter – Two Bits Quarter Miles Travel Hawaii State Quarter is all about the monarch history of the state.  We capture it all in our Two Bits segment of Quarter Miles Travel Show Transcript Did you know that the quarter is also called two bits?   Well, that’s based on the division of the Spanish peso…. A bit back...

Sweetgrass Baskets South Carolina State Quarter Photo – U.S. Mint   Sweetgrass Baskets – South Carolina Quarter have something in common. Both carry the legacy of a people and their culture; from the West Coast of Africa to the South Carolina Low Country. Each Palmetto frond woven into a row of a Sweetgrass baskets holds the culture, traditions, values and strength of the Gullah p...

Ohio State Quarter Photo – U.S. Mint Ohio State Quarter, released in 2002 features an antique model airplane and astronauts highlighting the state is a celebration of aviation and space travel. This podcast shares the stories of Ohio’s native sons and their exploration of aviation and space travel. On this episode we have two bits of trivia about the Ohio quarter which was first produc...

  Photo – U.S. Mint Maya Angelou Quarter U.S. Mint American Women Quarters Maya Angelou Quarter – Yes, quarters from U.S. Mint American Women series are here! The long awaited quarter series has started with Dr. Maya Angelou.  The image of Dr. Angelou captures her spirit with her arms reaching toward a sunrise spanning the sky.  Her love of dance and writing clearly comes through....

United States Mint Image Utah State Quarter Two Bits Trivia Utah State Quarter is featured! Did you know that the quarter is also called two bits?   Well, that’s based on the division of the Spanish peso.  A bit back in time.   But, quarters are still sometimes called two bits.   There’s a lot of history in coins and trivia too. Quarter Miles was first introduced on my radio show Travel With Annit...

United States Mint Image The Live Oak Tree! It’s is part of nature that surrounds us with beauty, and inspires us with its uniqueness. Their importance and value is undeniable.   They are an important part of our lives providing a natural elements for us to enjoy outdoors and a habitat for wildlife, animals and insects large and small. In Georgia the Live Oak stands tall and strong and her b...

  United States Mint image New Mexico State Quarter Two Bits Trivia   Here’s New Mexico State Quarter with Two Bits of information.  Did you know that the quarter is also called two bits?   Well, that’s based on the division of the Spanish peso.  Q uarters are still sometimes called two bits.   You will find there is a lot of history in coins and trivia too. Quarter Miles Travel lo...

United States Mint image Cumberland Island – Snowy Egrets are featured on the U.S. Mint Commemorative Quarter for Georgia. The island is a gem of an island, located on the coast of Georgia. It is home to many birds, however one has the elegance and beauty to capture a spot on a U.S. Mint Quarter. Basking in the sunshine along the Georgia coast and grazing along the water’s edge, their long n...