Media Appearances

I love to meet new people. And I love to chat! You can find me doing both on these media appearances!

Author Veronica Bareman with Reporter Lindsay Holland pose in front of the FOX17 Morning Mix sign on taping day.

A new book released by a Holland resident is providing insight on places to go and things to do when heading to the city she calls home. “100 Things to Do in Holland, Michigan, Before You Die,” by Veronica Bareman, takes readers on an insider’s tour of her hometown with wonderful ideas to keep the whole family busy.

Click HERE to view this fun Segment!


The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island as a backdrop with the Author's photo in the front and the title of Must-See Michigan

Come enjoy the conversation about Michigan and all the fun places to go and things to do in the amazing Mitten State!

This YouTube Video is from the Travel Collective with host April Bielefeldt.


DeZwaan Windmill at Windmill Island in Holland Michigan - with the Amateur Traveler Podcast logo in the top right

In May 2023, I spoke with Chris Christensen, of the Amateur Podcast about a visit to West Michigan! Full transparency… I was pretty nervous and I spoke pretty quickly! But Chris was kind and engaged and made it a whole lot of fun!

You can listen here:

Travel to Western Michigan – Amateur Traveler Episode 849

Or tune in on any of your favorite podcast apps. This is episode 849 or the Amateur Traveler Podcast! Be sure and subscribe to hear about destinations all around the world! Enjoy!


an orange background with a blue logo showing a radio microphone.

Special thanks to the International Food, Wine, and Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA) for making this opportunity possible.

In January 2023, I had my first opportunity to speak on a podcast when I was invited to join hosts Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team on the Big Blend Radio: Garden Gossip Home & Garden Podcast, to talk about “Garden Getaways and Flower-Powered Events!”

Listen here:

Or find Big Blend Radio Podcast on any of your favorite podcast apps! Search for Big Blend Radio Garden Gossip podcast, episode entitled “Garden Getaways and Flower-Powered Events” released on January 20, 2023.