Let me tell you a story...
Bill On The Road is a multi-media storytelling venture that communicates through traditional on-air broadcasting, video production, social media, and book publishing.
Bill Clevlen
Nationally Syndicated Travel Journalist & Broadcaster
Smithsonian Associates
Lecturer on Travel Topics
America At Night Syndicated Travel Correspondent
Published Author
Road Trip Expert
In 2013, Bill clicked on an internet story highlighting the "10 worst states to live in". He noticed his home state of Missouri had earned a spot on the list. But it was the fact that the media outlet decided to choose a photo of a run down trailer park to represent "Missouri" in their story that infuriated Clevlen.
That day, he decided to begin a mission of telling positive travel stories and refusing to produce "clickbait" content that so many bloggers and influencers use to engage readers.
A former talk radio personality from St. Louis, Clevlen now shares travel stories across the U.S. on radio and TV while his written stories have been featured in outlets like The Los Angeles Times and Leisure Group Travel Magazine. His "Bill On The Road" Facebook account generates over three million views each month.
You can watch Bill's unique travel experiences on his YouTube channel - @ BillAroundTheGlobe.
Follow Bill's travels in real time on his "Bill On The Road" Facebook page.
Read bill's books
Bill is the author of 8 travel themed books and guides that include titles like 100 Things To Do in America Before You Die and The Ultimate American Music Bucket List.
In 2025, Bill launched his own publishing company called Roadside Reads. Its debut release - Presidential Road Trips has been Clevlen's most successful book to date, earning media appearances nationwide, a spot on Amazon's top 100 presidential books, and prestigious speaking events at venues like the Smithsonian and Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum.
Hear Bill's weekly nationally syndicated radio report
You can listen to "Bill On The Road" each Thursday evening on America At Night with McGraw Milhaven. The iconic radio program is heard on over 300 radio stations across the U.S. through Westwood One syndication.
Or listen to the podcast each week archived on Bill's YouTube channel.
Last modified: May 30, 2026