by Howard Blount | Jul 10, 2022
Viking Expeditions has redefined expedition cruising with the launch of two polar class ships! Tour the Viking Octantis & Polaris, and then plan a voyage of your own. I was a guest of Viking Expeditions, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. This post may...
by Howard Blount | Oct 8, 2018
Drive New York’s Upper Delaware Scenic Byway to discover quaint river towns, visit rare architectural churches, investigate the haunted Burn Brae Mansion, and chase the unique bridges of Sullivan County. I was a guest of Sullivan Catskills, but all thoughts and...
by Howard Blount | Jan 8, 2018
Uncover 300 years of history in Natchitoches, Louisiana, explore Creole culture along the Cane River National Heritage Trail, and experience outdoor adventure in the Kisatchie National Forest. I was a guest of Natchitoches CVB, but all thoughts and opinions are my...
by Howard Blount | Jul 10, 2016
The “City with Soul” has a rich and diverse local history. When planning your visit, choose one of these free Civil Rights and literary driving tours in Jackson, Mississippi, or design an itinerary of your own. This post is the final installment of a...
by Howard Blount | Apr 6, 2016
My former career as a published middle school teacher opened the door to a Mississippi road trip in my second chapter as a travel writer when my books landed in the de Grummond Collection at USM. This post is the first installment of a 6-part Southern Mississippi Road...
by Howard Blount | Sep 20, 2015
My search across 4 continents for Corrie ten Boom, a watchmaker’s daughter who rescued hundreds of Dutch Jews from death during the Holocaust. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information. [toc]...
by Howard Blount | Aug 3, 2015
And, we are at number four in our series of Original Travel Quote Memes. I just verified the date of our last travel meme post, and it was nine months ago. I did not realize it had been that long. The creation of these memes is quite organic. Typically, when I come...
by Howard Blount | Mar 3, 2015
Five road trip movies that are sure to take you on some pretty unforgettable journeys through the America of days gone by. I approach cinema with the same expectations I have of travel, and perhaps that explains why, aside from story, the element I seek most in any...
by Howard Blount | Feb 1, 2015
The Florida Heritage Trail guidebooks are a series of 12 free themed publications about hundreds of historical and cultural destinations across the state. I came across a copy of the Florida Civil War Heritage Trail guidebook quite by accident while...
