Talking Travel with Wendy

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! 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...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! Join me today as I am introduced to Corinna Marks and Ryan Flegel owners of the Sugar Apple Bed and Breakfast in Christiansted, St. Croix, USVI.  We had such an amazing, peaceful, enjoyable visit to St. Croix a few weeks ago and the hospitality of the island is just as warm as the spring breeze. Corinna and Ryan restored this historic property after s...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! Come join me today with Denise Taylor, Executive Director of #keepalabamabeautiful for a #fun day on the #tennesseeriver This #incredible #environmental #clean #state #organization is spreading across the state and is on the move. From the #shores of #alabama to the #tennesseeline people are grabbing #trash #pickers and #gloves to do their part to #ke...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! So you are #movingtohuntsville Well, welcome to #alabama - Maybe you are coming here for the #military - maybe you are #moving here with one of the many new companies, like #google #facebook #toyota - WELCOME to the #rocketcity As a military family moving here almost twenty years ago, here are a few things I wished I woulda known before we arrived and...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! #Cheekwood Gardens in #Nashville, T#ennessee is an absolute natural treasure. Without a doubt, travel in 2020 definitely had some challenges for all of us, right? Social distancing, masking up, and quarantining. What a year! Thankfully, I found several opportunities to visit and go hiking all outdoors and have a little “safer outdoors” fun! Here'...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! Come join me today on an interview with Tom Davies, aka The Hungry Cyclist as he shares his #journey from world cyclist (collecting recipes) to French BnB Owner of The Hungry Cyclist Lodge in #burgundy #france. Absolutely one of my #favorite locations in all France and we have so much in common, this fun interview includes a pop-in visit from friends...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! Yesterday was a gorgeous day in #Alabama and I was privileged enough to visit lovely #joewheelerstatepark and chat with Lodge and Accommodations General Manager, Chris Garner. She gave me the most amazing #tour of the park including the lodge rooms (every room has a view of the lake!) There are #cabins #cottages #camping #hiking #fishing #golfing #boa...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! Join me and Denise Taylor, Executive Director of #keepalabamabeautiful for this month's #update on what's happening around #alabama from litter prevention to education partnering to help communities from clean-up to #keepitinthecar and #keepitintheboat to how to pack that hiking pack. Wanna learn more about how to get involved with your comm...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! Today's #vlog ​ is a #wine ​ #tasting ​ with my girls from all around the world with the famous #tuscan ​ #grape ​ #sangiovese ​ - Join us as we begin this monthly series experimenting with different wines, drinks, and libations from all around the 🌎 Each month we will try something new! Got a suggestion? Let us know in the comments below. Meet...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! My visit to #cheaha #statepark in #alabama was incredible! I explored and learned so much I have the awesome privilege to share with you. Whether you are taking the fam for a weekend or longer, maybe a #homeschool visit or #distantlearning lesson Cheaha State Park is a GREAT idea for kids learning about Alabama history. I do believe that is in the thi...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! This week's #podcast is a GREAT #interview with Nathan and Kim Wright of the Pinhoti Outdoor Center in Sylacauga, Alabama.  This dream team will have you grabbing your boots and poles to hit the #pinhoti this weekend! From planning to shelter to shuttling and more, Nathan and Kim are here to help you start your hiking adventure.  This brand new #...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! Growing up on #cheaha #mountain Renee Raney (Park Superintendent) and Mandy Pearson (Park Naturalist) share the #wonder and #heart of Alabama's #highestpoint - the #valley in the sky their mission of "Heart to Park" connection places this #stateepark on your #mustsee  list.  The natural beauty and accessibility for everybody and "e...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! Today I have the privilege of interviewing new #smallbusiness owners, Pam and Roger Wald of #thehattercafe in #mentone #alabama - Their #unique and interesting cafe is set to the  Alice in Wonderland book and its lively characters. Their vision and passion took on a whole new life that started with the #longestyardsale in #America. Join us today as th...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! I learned so much recently about the #pinhotitrail at the #heflin spur in the #talladeganationalforest this past month! I was excited to sit down and chat with Tammy Perry, Director of Parks & Recreation for the City of Heflin , and Adam Dasinger, all-around trail guru for the Pinhoti Trail.  In today's podcast, we cover trail highlights, the...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! This past month I had the opportunity to meet Pam and Lauren Miles of T he Barn at Bennett Flats in Heflin, Alabama . This incredible #wedding and special #events venue in central #Alabama is unforgettable. The picturesque barn with white drapes that frame this historical and beautiful space is a perfect place to create family memories. The main house...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! I had such a ball talking all things #travel with the ladies (Angie Pierce and Melea Hames) from the Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association #visitnorthal We covered so much you won't want to miss this! If you are planning a #staycation and live near #atlanta #nashville #birmingham have we got #info for you - So join us today as we talk about...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! In this episode of Talking Travel with Wendy, I am #chatting with Denise Taylor of Keep Alabama Beautiful and we talk about this busy #fall #clean-up #season and everyone who have worked together to keep this pretty state clean. From the backroads of Alabama to the Tennessee River Denise covers the state to help new municipalities and volunteers work...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! Join me in this week's #vlog highlighting #flightplanwineandtapas restaurant in #huntsville #alabama I had a great chat with creators, Belinda and Jim Taylor who share their #vision, #mission, and #passion for #goodfood and #greatspirits. Their concept is so #european it makes me miss it less. You'll experience Jim's innovative #recipes...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! It was such a blast visiting #isbells #pumpkin #farm in Leighton #alabama this past weekend. A great day trip in #north Alabama just over an hour from #huntsville - a #safari walk #pettingzoo #treehouse #haymaze #gemmine #funnelcakes and so much more!  Check out my #local #vlog on this #familyfun family-owned business in Cleburne County close to the M...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! Join me today as I have a #chat with Denise Taylor, Executive Director of Keep Alabama Beautiful I love partnering with organizations that share a similar mission! Keep Alabama Beautiful (KALB) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving the state of Alabama and believes that everyone deserves to live in a clean and healthy environment. An affiliate...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! I just got back from a #weekinstcroix #usvi THANKS to my great friend and #local tour guide, Candy for an #amazing #adventure on this incredible #caribbean #island  A girl's trip, my friend Carin joined me on our first #visit for some #hiking #greateats island history, and of course some #incredible #beaches Want to plan a #trip soon to the USVI?...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! Overlooking the Tennessee River in northeast #Alabama is a peaceful and serene small community and lodge, #gorhamsbluff. As I introduce #staycations around the state, this is definitely a keeper. You may need a break from the world to unplug, as we say "disconnect to reconnect" this is your #perfect destination. As soon as you take the left...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! Join us today for a candid interview of #travel in the time of #corona. My friend Vicky Turbak, #traveladvisor for #travelbyvicky shares info, details, and updates on how to travel right now. Yes, it has been challenging but safety first, so listen up for some great #traveltips on how to #travelsafe #visit local - the new trend of RVing - how to book...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! Enjoy this interview with #creatives, Cal and Christy Breed of @orbixhotglass and their #amazing #glass #blowing #art in Little River Canyon near #ftpayne #alabama. Recently, I took a #smallgroup on a #daytrip to make some blown glass paperweights at this beautiful studio and workshop set in the woods atop #lookoutmountain in northeast Alabama. So coo...

Send me a text, I'd love to hear from you! In #Mentone #Alabama there is a #brand #new #restaurant on top of Lookout Mountain - I was so lucky to interview #creative #chef and #entrepreneur, Kevin Dunlap for Elevation Bistro . His vision for a cozy, rustic restaurant that serves #local and #regional sourced ingredients is so impressive. I loved connecting with him and learning all about his jo...