by Howard Blount | Nov 11, 2018
Take a New York civil rights road trip to Manhattan, Bethel, Auburn, Seneca Falls, and Rochester to visit historical sites connected to the American struggle for freedom and equality. I was a guest of Tour Cayuga, the Seneca County Chamber of Commerce, and Visit...
by Howard Blount | Sep 23, 2018
Can you imagine a bar that offers a $10 shot and haircut? A former NOLA resident reveals hidden culture, history, cuisine, and other secrets of New Orleans neighborhoods. Guest Post by Leah D. Nelson [toc] Secrets of New Orleans Neighborhoods New Orleans, Louisiana,...
by Howard Blount | Jul 29, 2018
Experience the magic of a Grapevine Christmas! Featuring more than 1400 family-friendly events, the Christmas Capital of Texas is like nothing you have ever seen. I was a guest of Grapevine CVB, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. [toc] A Grapevine Christmas...
by Howard Blount | Jun 24, 2018
Visit the birthplace of Elvis in Tupelo, Mississippi, and tour 12 additional sites around town, including his boyhood church, schools, swimming hole, and the hardware store where he bought his first guitar. I was a guest of Tupelo CVB, but all thoughts and opinions...
by Howard Blount | Feb 4, 2018
The scenic beauty of Chimney Rock State Park and Lake Lure, North Carolina, has made the region not only a frequent motion picture location, but also a favorite destination for hiking, boating, waterfall-chasing, and the annual Dirty Dancing Festival! I was a guest...
by Howard Blount | Dec 18, 2017
Toledo Bend Lake in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, is a top destination, not just for watersports, but also golf, hiking, scenic drives, and other outdoor adventure. I was a guest of Toledo Bend Lake Country, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. [toc] Toledo Bend Lake...
by Howard Blount | Jul 2, 2017
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 A...
by Howard Blount | Jun 2, 2017
A trek along Cape West Coast, South Africa, delivers scenic locations, cultural diversity, and culinary experiences found nowhere else in the world. Guest Post by Bianca Knauf [toc] Cape West Coast, South Africa The first thing you notice about trekking up the Cape...
by Howard Blount | May 19, 2017
The Sopchoppy Worm Grunting Festival celebrates this rare art and unique slice of backwoods Florida culture annually on the second Saturday in April. This post is sponsored by VISIT FLORIDA, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. [toc] Florida’s Local Culture...
