by Howard Blount | Aug 11, 2018
From the limestone Kartchner Caverns and hoodoos of the Chiricahua National Monument to the art of Bisbee and the wine of Willcox, the geological and cultural diversity of Southeast Arizona remains unfettered, uncrowded, and ultimately explorable. I was a guest of the...
by Howard Blount | Jul 2, 2018
So what’s the difference between the terms “Creole” and “Cajun?” Louisiana historian and cultural authority Joseph Dunn sets the record straight on the Acadian exile, assimilation within the Creole population, and the late 20th...
by Howard Blount | Jun 10, 2018
Tour 14 top attractions in Hot Springs Arkansas, including Hot Springs National Park, Mountain Tower, Bathhouse Row, Lake Ouachita Vista Trail, Oaklawn Racing & Gaming, and Garvan Woodland Gardens. I was a guest of Visit Hot Springs, but...
by Howard Blount | Jun 3, 2018
Discover Engadine Switzerland, with a hike through Swiss National Park, a drive along the Bernina Pass, a White Turf horse race in St. Moritz, an auto-train ride through the Vereina Tunnel, a glimpse of the 17th century painted houses at Guarda, and many more scenic...
by Howard Blount | May 28, 2018
The Great Lakes tour is a circle road trip route through the United States and Canada to scenic destinations along Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Ontario, and Erie. This guide will help you map the perfect itinerary with suggested food, lodging, hikes, waterfalls,...
by Howard Blount | Apr 22, 2018
Backroad Planet joined Jackson photographer Ashleigh Coleman for a preview of two Mississippi museums: the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. Also on the itinerary, visits to the Smith Robertson Museum, the home of Medgar Evers,...
by Howard Blount | Jan 29, 2018
A veteran automotive technician offers 9 tips for roadtrippers to avoid getting ripped-off by mechanics when an unexpected breakdown happens on the road. Guest Post by Tim Miller [toc] How to Avoid Getting Ripped-Off by Mechanics To avoid getting ripped off by car...
by Howard Blount | Dec 11, 2017
Social media travel professional Megan Bannister reviews the basics of Instagram Stories for travel bloggers and shares 10 essential tips for using this powerful tool. Guest Post by Megan Bannister [toc] Instagram Stories for Travel Bloggers Earlier this year,...
by Howard Blount | Jul 23, 2017
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...
