Journey Jukebox with Lisa

Exploring the Historic Mohawk Valley of Central New York

In celebration of National Rivers Month, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Journey Jukebox travel podcast features travel writer Lisa Evans, who takes us on a meaningful journey through the historic Mohawk Valley in Central New York.
From the region’s Indigenous heritage to its cultural and historical landmarks, Lisa highlights the Mohawk River’s significance in shaping communities and connecting the past with the present. The episode explores how the Erie Canal, taverns, churches, music, and food reflect the area’s deep and diverse history. Nature’s role in preserving heritage, and the emotional resonance of revisiting one’s roots, are central to this conversation.
🗺️ Read Lisa’s Full Article:👉 https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/exploring-the-historic-mohawk-valley-of-central-new-york/   
🎵 Journey Jukebox Spotify Playlist:👉 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7humUf03LIW04t8LiJSSN9?si=54c7630328284648 
📚 About Lisa Evans:Author of 100 Things to Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die🌐 https://writerlisa.com/ 🌐 https://www.gosmart.travel/advisors/lisa/evans 
📅 New Episodes Air Every 3rd Tuesday at 12pm CST!🎧 Listen & Subscribe: https://journeyjukebox.podbean.com/ 

Exploring the Mississippi Blues Trail

🎙️In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s Journey Jukebox with Lisa, we’re diving into the soul of the South with an unforgettable journey along the Mississippi Blues Trail! 🎸🎤
Join travel writer Lisa Evans as she explores legendary landmarks like Robert Johnson’s Crossroads, 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis, and Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi—where she caught a powerful performance by Shemekia Copeland. Discover the stories behind the trail’s historic markers and the influential musicians who made the Blues a global phenomenon.
🗺️ Read Lisa’s Full Article:👉 https://rovology.com/united-states/mississippi/my-journey-of-discovery-along-the-mississippi-blues-trail/ 
🎵 Listen to the Journey Jukebox Playlist on Spotify:👉 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7humUf03LIW04t8LiJSSN9?si=54c7630328284648 
📚 About Lisa Evans:Author of "100 Things to Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die"🌐 https://writerlisa.com/ 🌐 https://www.gosmart.travel/advisors/lisa/evans 
📅 New Episodes Air Every 3rd Tuesday at 12pm CST!🎧 Listen & Subscribe: https://journeyjukebox.podbean.com/ 

Cruising the Caribbean

It's all about Cruising the Caribbean on this episode of Big Blend Radio's travel podcast "Journey Jukebox with Lisa." Plus, hear about various cruise options for all travel wants, budgets, and age groups, and how a travel advisor can save you time and money when planning your vacation
CHECK OUT LISA'S NEW YEAR CARIBBEAN GROUP CRUISE that sails to Mahogany Bay, Belize City, and Cozumel: https://writerlisa.com/2025/04/14/celebrate-new-years-in-belize-on-a-cruise/ 
HEAR LISA'S PODCAST ON CRUSING THE BAHAMAS: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/experience-the-bahamas-with-msc-cruises/ 
JOURNEY JUKEBOX MUSIC PLAYLIST on SPOTIFY (updated each episode):  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7humUf03LIW04t8LiJSSN9?si=54c7630328284648 
LISA EVANS is a travel writer and photographer, travel advisor, and author of "100 Things to Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die."  More at https://writerlisa.com/ and https://www.gosmart.travel/advisors/lisa/evans 
New episodes of Big Blend Radio’s ”Journey Jukebox with Lisa” Podcast air every 3rd Tuesday at 12pm CST. Follow the podcast from your favorite platform here:  https://journeyjukebox.podbean.com/ 

Exploring The Rose City - Portland, Oregon

From gardens and historic sites to animal encounters and cultural hotspots, it's all about Portland, Oregon on this episode of Big Blend Radio's travel podcast "Journey Jukebox with Lisa." Hear about Lisa's experiences in The City of Roses including the International Rose Test Garden, Portland Japanese Garden, Pittock Mansion, The Grotto, Mississippi Studios, and Powell's Books, and the Oregon Zoo.
LINKS TO LISA'S PORTLAND ARTICLES- https://rovology.com/united-states/oregon/rediscovering-the-rose-city-portland-oregon/ - https://fwtmagazine.com/a-step-back-in-time-pittock-mansion-in-portland-oregon/ 
LINKS TO PORTLAND SITES- https://www.portland.gov/parks/washington-park-international-rose-test-garden - https://japanesegarden.org/ - https://www.oregonzoo.org/ - https://thegrotto.org/ - https://pittockmansion.org/ - https://mississippistudios.com/  - https://www.powells.com/ 
JOURNEY JUKEBOX MUSIC PLAYLIST on SPOTIFY (updated each episode):  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7humUf03LIW04t8LiJSSN9?si=54c7630328284648 
Portland Photos by Lisa Evans, and courtesy of Travel Portland. 
LISA EVANS is a travel writer and photographer, travel advisor, and author of "100 Things to Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die."  More at https://writerlisa.com/ and https://www.gosmart.travel/advisors/lisa/evans 
New episodes of Big Blend Radio’s ”Journey Jukebox with Lisa” Podcast air every 3rd Tuesday at 12pm CST. Follow the podcast from your favorite platform here:  https://journeyjukebox.podbean.com/ 
This episode is also featured on our Big Blend Radio "Garden Gossip" and "Vacation Station" Channels.  Check out our Big Blend Radio Network of podcasts here:  https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/bigblendradionetwork 

Experience the Bahamas with MSC Cruises

It's all about The Bahamas on this episode of Big Blend Radio's travel podcast "Journey Jukebox with Lisa." Hear about Lisa's experience aboard the MSC Divina Cruise Ship on one of MSC's Ocean Cay Cruises from Miami, Orlando & NYC, along with her adventures at Ocean Cay and Nassau's Paradise Island including Stingray Encounters, John Watling's Rum Distillery, and The Queen's Staircase.
PLAN YOUR BAHAMA ADVENTURE:- MSC Divina - https://www.msccruisesusa.com/cruise/ships/msc-divina - MSC Cruises - Bahamas: https://www.msccruisesusa.com/cruise/destinations/caribbean/bahamas/ocean-cay-msc-marine-reserve - https://www.bahamas.com/ - https://www.johnwatlings.com/ - https://www.nassauparadiseisland.com/experiences/the-queens-staircase 
CHECK OUT LISA'S CARIBBEAN GROUP CRUISE: https://writerlisa.com/2025/02/15/celebrate-new-years-in-belize-on-a-cruise/ 
JOURNEY JUKEBOX MUSIC PLAYLIST on SPOTIFY (updated each episode):  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7humUf03LIW04t8LiJSSN9?si=54c7630328284648 
LISA EVANS is a travel writer and photographer, travel advisor, and author of "100 Things to Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die."  More at https://writerlisa.com/ and https://www.gosmart.travel/advisors/lisa/evans 
New episodes of Big Blend Radio’s ”Journey Jukebox with Lisa” Podcast air every 3rd Tuesday at 12pm CST. Follow the podcast from your favorite platform here:  https://journeyjukebox.podbean.com/ 

Spring Fling in Coastal Mississippi

Move Over Winter Weather, Let's Get Ready for Spring in Coastal Mississippi with this inaugural episode of Big Blend Radio's new travel podcast "Journey Jukebox with Lisa." From Mardi Gras to St Patricks Day, and from where to stay and play, there's so much to experience.
COASTAL MISSISSIPPI TRAVEL PLANNING LINKS- Coastal Mississippi: https://www.coastalmississippi.com/ - Krewe of Nereids: https://www.kreweofnereids.com/ - Bay St Louis Historic L&N Depot: https://visitmississippi.org/things-to-do/architecture/bay-st-louis-historic-ln-train-depot/ - Mardi Gras & Depot Museums: https://mississippifun.org/members/mardi-gras-depot-museums/ - Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum: https://www.coastalmardigras.com/home - Coraline's: https://beaurivage.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/coralines.html - Tavi's Salumeria: https://www.tavisllc.com/ - Siren Social Club: https://www.sirensocial.com/ 
JOURNEY JUKEBOX MUSIC PLAYLIST on SPOTIFY:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7humUf03LIW04t8LiJSSN9?si=adcbe4ff3bec4b17 
Lisa Evans is a travel writer and photographer, travel advisor, and author of "100 Things to Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die."  More at https://writerlisa.com/ 
New episodes of Big Blend Radio’s ”Journey Jukebox with Lisa” Podcast air every 3rd Tuesday at 12pm CST. Follow the podcast from your favorite platform here:  https://journeyjukebox.podbean.com/ 
Featured photos by Lisa Evans and CoastalMississippi.com. 

Genealogy Journeys

This shared episode of Big Blend Radio's "Way Back When" History Show features a panel discussion with avid family history researchers who share some of their genealogy journeys. 
FEATURED GUESTS:- GLYNN BURROWS - Family history expert and owner of Norfolk Tours in England. See: https://norfolk-tours.co.uk/ - JO CLARK – Travel writer and photographer. See: https://www.haveglasswilltravel.com/ and https://recipestravelculture.com/ - LISA EVANS – Travel writer and author. See: https://writerlisa.com/ - CLIFFORD GARSTANG – Editor, writer, and author. See: https://cliffordgarstang.com/ - KIMBERLY HESS– Author of "A Lesser Mortal: The Unexpected Life of Sarah B. Cochran.” See:  https://unexpectedlifeofsarahbcochran.com/ - JOHNNY SCHAEFER - Singer/songwriter. See: https://hearjohnny.com/ - ERYNN LEIGH – Writer and author. See: https://erynnleigh.com/ - ANNA BARTKOWSKI – Author and family heirloom collector. See: https://annabartkowski.com/ - KATHLEEN WALLS – Travel writer and author. See: https://americanroads.net/  and https://katywalls.com/ 

Best Beaches - Destinations and Family Memories

This shared episode of Big Blend Radio's VACATION STATION Travel Show focuses on Beach Destinations and Family Memories. Enjoy the group conversation and individual segments that follow and share beach experiences from Tonga and England, to South and North Carolina, New Jersey and Long Island, Mississippi and Texas, and beyond! 
GROUP CONVERSATION- JO CLARK, travel writer and photographer, talks about her local beach community of The Grand Strand in South Carolina's Myrtle Beach area. Check out her Grand Strand travel guide: https://recipestravelculture.com/60-miles-beaches-make-a-grand-strand/  - DIANE DOBRY, travel writer, talks about her family vacations in Noyac Bay, close to Sag Harbor, Long Island. Read her story: https://discoverydaze.com/2021/11/15/sag-harbor-li-a-walk-through-history/  - JULIE DEE SUMAN, travel writer and photographer, talks about her family vacations in the Outer Banks region of North Carolina, and beyond.
INDIVIDUAL SEGMENTS- LISA EVANS, travel writer and author of "100 Things To Do in Coastal Mississippi Before You Die," talks about Ship Island in Mississippi. Follow her website for articles covering Ship Island and coastal Mississippi:  https://writerlisa.com/published-stories-and-interviews/  - ROSE PALMER, travel writer and photographer, talks about her family vacations in Ocean City, New Jersey. Follow Rose and her travel adventures around the world, on her site https://quiltripping.com/  - SHARON K. KURTZ, travel writer and photographer, shares her beach and nature adventures during her winter visit to Port Aransas, Texas. Read her article about her trip https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/discover-the-timeless-allure-of-port-aransas/  - GLYNN BURROWS, owner of Norfolk Tours in England, talks about the Beachs of England. Read his article about Walking England's Coastline: https://nationalparktraveling.com/listing/walking-englands-varied-coastline/  - STEVE & KAREN WILSON, aka "Mr & Mrs Wild," are owners of The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, North Carolina. They talk about their beach and whale watching experiences that go from Southern California to Tonga! You can hear even more about their whale watching adventures around the world, here: https://youtu.be/9ElVnSudQ7U?feature=shared