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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...

Tour the Alamo & San Antonio Missions NHP

by Howard Blount | Sep 19, 2021

Immerse yourself in history on a tour of the Alamo & San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Then elevate your visit with a stroll along the River Walk and a drive out to China Grove. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our...

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...

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...

Discover Coastal Mississippi’s African American Heritage

by Howard Blount | Jul 5, 2020

Experience Coastal Mississippi’s rich African American heritage at Biloxi Beach, the Pleasant Reed House, St. Rose de Lima Catholic Church, and the 100 Men Hall. I was a guest of Coastal Mississippi, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post...

Explore African American Heritage Sites in Hattiesburg MS

by Howard Blount | May 24, 2020

Explore the Forrest County Courthouse, the Sixth Street Museum District, the 1964 Freedom Summer Trail, and more memorable African American heritage sites in Hattiesburg MS. I was a guest of Visit Hattiesburg, but all thoughts and opinions are my own....

Things to Do in Harpers Ferry WV: History, Hikes & Whitewater

by Howard Blount | Mar 15, 2020

If you are a history buff, hiker, or whitewater enthusiast, this guide will show you plenty of things to do in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information. Guest post by...

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