Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou

In Part One of her new "Lessons Learned from Travel" series, travel writer and author Linda Ballou shares a memorable story from her award-winning travel memoir, Lost Angel Walkabout. In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Show, Linda reads an excerpt from her story "Look Both Ways on Small Islands," recounting her first international solo adventure to Tahiti. What beg...

In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Lost Angel Travel Adventures” Show, travel writer and author Linda Ballou shares why she fell in love with Topanga Canyon, the artistic and spiritual enclave nestled in California’s Santa Monica Mountains. From wildflower-covered hiking trails and sweeping ocean views to live music festivals, eclectic shops, and hidden gathering spaces, Linda explores the uniq...

In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Lost Angel Travel Adventures” Show, travel writer Linda Ballou takes us on a vibrant journey through some of Southern California’s most stunning botanical gardens. From the colorful tulip displays at Descanso Gardens to the expansive collections at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, Linda shares her favorite places to experience spring...

In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Lost Angel Travel Adventures” Show, travel writer Linda Ballou explores the breathtaking beauty, rejuvenating energy, and outdoor adventures of Sedona, Arizona. Known for its striking red rock landscapes and powerful vortex sites, Sedona offers a unique blend of natural wonder and spiritual renewal. Linda shares insider tips on hiking trails, from must-see pat...

In this inspiring episode of Big Blend Radio’s "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" Show, travel writer and equestrian Linda Ballou explores the powerful symbolism of the Year of the Fire Horse in Chinese astrology. From themes of fierce independence and bold adventure to the profound bond between humans and horses, Linda shares personal insights, spiritual reflections, and heartfelt storytelling that e...

In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Lost Angel Travel Adventures” Podcast, Linda Ballou takes us on a captivating journey through Malibu, California, uncovering its rich history, natural beauty, and lesser-known treasures. The conversation begins with the remarkable story of May Rindge, known as the “Queen of Malibu,” whose fierce determination helped protect the region from the expansion of the...

In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Lost Angel Travel Adventures” show, travel writer and author Linda Ballou shares seven inspiring travel picks for 2026, encouraging listeners to plan ahead and explore destinations that offer unforgettable landscapes, outdoor adventures, and meaningful travel experiences. From Australia’s iconic Great Ocean Road and the alpine charm of Telluride, Colorado, to...

Celebrate the season of giving with this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Lost Angel Travel Adventures” show, where adventurer and author Linda Ballou shares a curated list of her favorite travel and adventure books—perfect holiday gifts for the explorers in your life. Linda discusses why these narratives resonate with readers, how they inspire real-world adventures, and what makes storytelling such...

Celebrate National Book Month and National Arts & Humanities Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Lost Angel Travel Adventures” podcast featuring author and travel writer Linda Ballou. In this conversation, Linda discusses the similarities and contrasts between her novel “Wai-Nani: A Voice from Old Hawai‘i” and the Apple TV series “Chief of War” created by Jason Momoa. She explores Ha...

In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" podcast, travel writer and author Linda Ballou reads an excerpt from her story “Jack London and Me”, featured in her book Lost Angel Unleashed and in the 2024 San Francisco Writers Conference Anthology, "How We Change." This reading first aired on Big Blend Radio’s special “Feast of Words” Anthology Show, celebrating writers and t...

Celebrate American Adventures Month on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" podcast with travel writer and author Linda Ballou, who shares her coastal California adventures visiting both new and familiar destinations featured in her book, "Lost Angel in Paradise." From Malibu’s resilience and Santa Barbara’s cultural charm to Morro Bay’s birding hotspots, Cambria’s elep...

Join host Linda Ballou (award-winning travel writer and author) and Tori Eldridge (award-winning author of "Kauai Storm") for a captivating discussion on Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" podcast. In this insightful episode, Linda and Tori delve into the rich themes of Eldridge's latest novel, "Kauai Storm," which centers on a protagonist returning to a tumultuous family reunion on...

Celebrate National Rivers Month on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures" podcast with travel writer and author Linda Ballou as she shares her refreshing and nature-filled journey through Corvallis, Oregon and the scenic Willamette Valley that's home to the mighty Willamette River. From birding and farm-fresh cuisine to unique rural experiences and historic insights, this...

In honor of Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this Big Blend Radio episode of Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou explores the sacred sites of Hawai’i and the ancient legends and history that surround them. ✈️ Visit incredible Hawaiian locations like: 🌺 Pu’ukohola Heiau (Temple on the Hill of the Whale) 🌴 Waipio Valley of the Kings 🌀 Hikiau Heiau at Kealakekua Bay 🏝️ Pi’ilanihale Heia...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" Podcast, Linda talks about her recent day trip to Ojai, California where she experienced art, nature and hiking trails, and some fun food and wine destinations.  You can learn more about the Ojai Studio Artist Tours here: https://www.ojaistudioartists.org/   Follow Linda Ballou's adventures at https://lostangelad...

Celebrate Women's History Month with this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" Podcast. Linda talks about seven formidable women in history that she admires, with two being inspirations behind her books "Wai-Nani" and "Embrace of the Wild."  Hear about author Simone de Beauvoir, Ka’ahumanu who was the favorite wife of Kamehameha the Great, adventurer and au...

From Alaska to Hawai'i and California, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" podcast focuses on the life of famous writer Jack London. Linda's essay "Jack London and Me" is included in the 2024 San Francisco Writer’s Conference Anthology. In it she shares her deep connection to a man considered to be our nation’s greatest adventure writer. As Linda shar...

This "From the Vault" episode of Big Blend Radio with travel writer and author Linda Ballou focuses on her outdoor adventures in Yosemite National Park and her stay at Tenaya Lodge, located just outside the south entrance. One of our greatest natural treasures, Yosemite offers an array of natural attractions throughout the year, and matter when you visit, you will not be disappointed. You can read...

From Alaska to Hawaii, Southern California to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" podcast dives into the backstory of Linda's books, writing, travels, and deep connection with the natural world.  Read Linda's blog post about her writing adventures, here: https://lostangeladventures.com/f/writing-for-my-life     Follow...

From visiting Georgia O’Keeffe’s Home and Studio in Abiquiú to exploring Bandelier National Monument, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" podcast focuses on day trips and attractions you can experience when visiting Santa Fe in Northern New Mexico, known as The City Different. Read her article on day trips here:   https://nabbw.com/expert-columns/trav...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" podcast focuses on her recent visit to Santa Fe, New Mexico, known as The City Different. From Museum Hill and the Botanical Garden to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Old Town Plaza area, Historic Walking Tours, and Hiking in Santa Fe National Forest, to the Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort, and more lodgings like The Sage Hote...

This episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" podcast is all about the scenic drives, historic highlights, and recreational opportunities you can experience along Colorado's San Juan Skyway.  The San Juan Skyway is a 236-mile loop through the most sublime scenery Colorado has to offer. The drive takes you through sage-littered plains up vibrant river valleys to...

From the Colorado River, American River and Green River, to the Salmon River, Tatshenshini, and Pacuare River, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" podcast covers six of Linda's favorite river experiences. You can read her article about her "river rat" adventures, here: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/confessions-of-a-river-rat/    Expanded e...

On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou" she discusses her novel “Wai-nani - A Voice from Old Hawaii.”  Through Wai-nani's eyes, experience the Hawaiian society as it existed when Captain James Cook arrived at Kealakekua Bay in 1779; ride the billowing seas with Eku, the wild dolphin she befriends; learn why she loved the savage, conflicted ruler, Makah...

From hiking through tropical rainforests to outrigger surfing, it's all about Costa Rica on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Lost Angel Travel Adventures with Linda Ballou." Hear about Linda's recent 13-day trip to Costa Rica with Overseas Adventure Travel. You can read Linda's articles about her trip NABBW.org here: - Part 1: From the Lush Rainforests to the Shining Sea: https://tinyurl.com/3x6...