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September 12, 2025 29 mins

This episode of Big Blend Radio’s “Food, Wine & Travel Show” with the International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) features travel writer, photographer, and IFWTWA Board Secretary Judi Cohen, also known as Traveling Judi. Judi shares her experience cruising all five Great Lakes with Victory Cruise Lines, highlighting the unique aspects of small ship cruising, the region’s cultural and historical significance, and local flavors discovered along the way.

From the historic charm of Mackinac Island and the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, to the engineering marvel of the Soo Locks, the roaring thunder of Niagara Falls, the cityscapes of Chicago and Toronto, and the seasonal beauty of the waterways, Judi emphasizes how the Great Lakes connect Canada and the United States while offering travelers an unforgettable journey of discovery.

📖 Read Judi’s article, I Cruised All Five Great Lakes with Victory Cruise Lines: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/i-cruised-all-five-great-lakes-with-victory-cruise-lines/ 

🌐 Follow Judi at https://travelingjudi.com/  🌐 Learn more about IFWTWA at https://www.ifwtwa.org/  🌐 Follow this podcast which is also featured on Big Blend Radio's "Vacation Station" travel channel, here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzIUCV2e7qm1chVylr9kzBMftUgBoLS-m 

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