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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...

Drive El Camino del Rio through Big Bend Ranch State Park

by Howard Blount | Mar 20, 2022

Drive El Camino del Rio, a scenic highway through Big Bend Ranch State Park that parallels the Rio Grande and the borderlands of the United States and Mexico. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...

A San Antonio to Big Bend National Park Road Trip

by Howard Blount | Feb 6, 2022

On a road trip from San Antonio to Big Bend National Park, explore the Chihuahuan Desert, visit historic towns, and roam the borderlands of the Rio Grande. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information....

My Eastern Caribbean Cruise: An NCL Escape Travelogue

by Howard Blount | Jan 23, 2022

Board the Norwegian Escape for an 11-day Eastern Caribbean cruise. Go island-hopping, tour World Heritage sites, and immerse yourself in scenic tropical vistas. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...

My NCL Middle East Cruise: A Norwegian Jade Travelogue

by Howard Blount | Dec 19, 2021

Embark on an 18-day Middle East cruise from Athens to Dubai. Explore exotic ports, tour world-class destinations, and experience life aboard the Norwegian Jade. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information....

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...

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