Howard Blount

Truman Sites & Frontier Trails in Historical Independence, Missouri

by Howard Blount | Published on Aug 18, 2017 | 0 comments

Historical Independence, Missouri, is home to the Harry S. Truman Library, the Truman National Historic Site, and the National Frontier Trails Museum. I was a guest of Visit KC, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Historical Independence, Missouri Historical...

Design Your Own Louisiana Road Trip

by Howard Blount | Published on Aug 13, 2017 | 0 comments

Design your own uniquely Louisiana road trip with routed scenic byways, a River Road plantations map, itinerary planning hacks, and a wealth of resources. I was a guest of Lafayette Travel and Tour Ascension, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Design Your Own...

Explore History and Music in Macon, Georgia

by Howard Blount | Last updated Aug 12, 2017 | Published on Aug 6, 2017 | 6 comments

Explore history and music in Macon, Georgia, at Ocmulgee National Monument, the Tubman Museum, Hay House, the Allman Brothers Big House, and Rose Hill. I was a guest of the Macon-Bibb County CVB, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. History and Music in Macon If...

Viking Christmas River Cruises: A Rhine Getaway Travelogue

by Howard Blount | Published on Jul 30, 2017 | 0 comments

Viking’s Christmas river cruises offer the best of Europe’s medieval castles, cathedrals, and storybook towns, with festive Christmas markets in every port. I was a guest of Viking River Cruises, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Viking Christmas...

6 Lessons Learned Cycling Solo through Latin America

by Howard Blount | Last updated Jul 23, 2017 | Published on Jul 23, 2017 | 4 comments

Transcontinental bicyclist Adrian Marziliano shares six lessons learned cycling solo through Latin America, powerful lessons about biking, life, and the kindness of strangers. Note from Howard: In December of 2016, I interviewed Adrian Marziliano, a young man who had...

Transcontinental: An Epic Drive to Canada from Mexico

by Howard Blount | Last updated Jul 17, 2017 | Published on Jul 16, 2017 | 0 comments

A Backroad Planet interview. On a drive to Canada from Mexico, two entrepreneurs are set to film a video series about local farmers and food businesses they encounter along the way. At Backroad Planet we love to share the stories of intriguing people who embark on...

7 World-Class Kansas City Museums

by Howard Blount | Last updated Jul 24, 2017 | Published on Jul 9, 2017 | 10 comments

Visit 7 world-class Kansas City museums: the Arabia Steamboat, World War I, American Jazz, Negro Leagues Baseball, Toys & Miniatures, Hallmark Cards, and the Wornall House. Plus lodging, dining, spirits, and shopping! I was a guest of VisitKC, but all thoughts and...

Explore Ascension Parish, Louisiana

by Howard Blount | Last updated Aug 13, 2017 | Published on Jul 2, 2017 | 4 comments

Explore Ascension Parish, Louisiana, home to historic Donaldsonville, artist Alvin Batiste, the Jambalaya Festival, Cajun Village, and Houmas House Plantation. I was a guest of Tour Ascension, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. UPDATE: Be sure to check out...

Franklin, North Carolina: A Smoky Mountain Adventure

by Howard Blount | Last updated Jun 23, 2017 | Published on Jun 23, 2017 | 2 comments

A Franklin, North Carolina, Smoky Mountain adventure takes us over the Little Tennessee River Greenway, along the Mountain Waters Byway, and up Pickens Nose! I was a guest of Visit North Carolina and Discover Franklin, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. In a...

Three Perfect Days in Lafayette, Louisiana

by Howard Blount | Last updated Aug 13, 2017 | Published on Jun 18, 2017 | 4 comments

Three perfect days in Lafayette, Louisiana, include a visit to Vermilionville, an airboat swamp ride, a Tabasco® factory tour, Jungle Gardens, and the best Cajun cuisine. I was a guest of Lafayette Travel, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. UPDATE: Be sure to...

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Two guys from Central Florida who enjoy adventure and discovery on the backroads. We prefer taking the scenic route, finding out-of-the-way historical sites, and local flavor in hole-in-the wall cafés and guesthouses. Budget travel and economy are definite factors in trip planning, but we are not afraid to splurge occasionally. We also enjoy national and state parks and collecting passport stamps along the way. We hope you can use our site to help plan your own adventures. Please contact us if we can help you in any way . . . .