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A Princess Western Europe Cruise: Ports & Shore Excursions

by Howard Blount | Jun 13, 2022

A travelogue of ports and shore excursions in Norway, Germany, Belgium, and the UK while on a Princess Western Europe cruise from Copenhagen to Southampton. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information....

A Princess Transatlantic Cruise: Ports & Shore Excursions

by Howard Blount | May 28, 2022

A travelogue of port destinations and shore excursions in the Azores, France, and Denmark while on a Princess transatlantic cruise from North America to Europe. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...

A First-Timer’s Caribbean Princess Cruise Review

by Howard Blount | Apr 1, 2022

A critical review of a first-time Caribbean Princess cruise, from booking and check-in, to dining, onboard experiences, port destinations, and shore excursions. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...

My NCL Alaska Cruise: A Norwegian Encore Travelogue

by Howard Blount | Nov 11, 2021

Tags: art, attractions, culture, forests, guided tours, historical, mountains, National Forests, National Parks, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), scenic sites, state parks, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, walking tours, waterfalls Travel vicariously aboard the Norwegian...

Explore LBJ Ranch and the Texas Hill Country

by Howard Blount | Aug 30, 2021

Experience the life of President Lyndon Baines Johnson at LBJ Ranch State Park, Johnson National Historical Park, and other locations in the Texas Hill Country and beyond. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for...

How to Collect 39 National Park Passport Stamps in Coastal Mississippi

by Howard Blount | Jul 4, 2021

Who knew you could collect 39 National Park Passport stamps within the Mississippi Gulf Coast National Heritage Area? No wonder they call it the Secret Coast! I was a guest of Coastal Mississippi, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may...

Outdoor & Historical Things to Do in Eufaula Alabama

by Howard Blount | Oct 19, 2020

As a world-class bass-fishing destination and home to the 2nd-largest historical district in the state, you won’t run out of things to do in Eufaula Alabama. I was a guest of Eufaula-Barbour County Chamber of Commerce, but all thoughts and opinions are...

Encounter Historic Quail Hunt Plantations in Thomasville GA

by Howard Blount | Sep 14, 2020

Explore a country estate, tour a Neoclassical mansion, and plan special events at two historic quail hunt plantations in Thomasville GA. I was a guest of Thomasville Visitors Center, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate...

Discover Lake County Florida Outdoor Adventures

by Howard Blount | Jul 19, 2020

Get out on the water, tour a botanical garden, and explore a state park! These and many more Lake County Florida outdoor adventures await you “The Perfect Distance Away.” This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Visit Lake County, FL. All...

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