by Elias Siegelman | Sep 9, 2025
Step back in time without opening a textbook. These old inns and lodges are more than just places to sleep. They are keepers of America’s stories, from revolutionary plots to ghostly tales. Each one offers a chance to touch the past and make your own memories....
by Elias Siegelman | Sep 9, 2025
The term “ghost town” often brings to mind a simple picture: a dusty street with a few old wooden buildings. But these places hold much deeper stories. They are like museums without walls, keeping alive the tales of people who chased big dreams. These...
by Elias Siegelman | Sep 8, 2025
Are you completely tired of the same old boring museum trips with your family or friends? Forget about those silent halls filled with dusty paintings and ancient artifacts for one day. America’s real hidden gems are actually the weird, wonderful, and downright...
by Elias Siegelman | Sep 8, 2025
Some towns carry stories in their streets, buildings, and porches. In the South, these smaller places keep history alive while offering a warm welcome. Cobblestone lanes, wooden inns, and shaded squares bring the past close enough to touch. A weekend here means slow...
by Elias Siegelman | Jun 18, 2023
A Backroad Planet baker’s dozen of candid observations and random reflections from repeat sailings aboard the Norwegian Jade cruise ship. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information. [toc] Our...
by Elias Siegelman | Mar 12, 2023
Explore Visby, Sweden, on your own with Backroad Planet’s downloadable guide to the UNESCO World Heritage medieval city, church ruins, and botanical gardens. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...
by Elias Siegelman | Feb 12, 2023
Cruising with NCL just got easier with this Backroad Planet collection of tips, tricks, and opinions compiled by two avid Norwegian Cruise Line insiders. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information....
by Elias Siegelman | Jan 30, 2023
A list of random observations and candid reflections from a 15-day Panama Canal sailing aboard the Norwegian Bliss cruise ship. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information. [toc] My NCL Bliss Itinerary...
by Elias Siegelman | Jan 1, 2023
A collection of random reflections and candid observations from an 11-day Caribbean sailing aboard the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more information. [toc] My NCL Dawn...
