The Backroad Blog
Explore History and Music in Macon, Georgia
Explore history and music in Macon, Georgia, at Ocmulgee National Historical Park, the Tubman Museum, Hay House, the Allman Brothers Big House, and Rose Hill.
Viking Christmas River Cruises: A Rhine Getaway Travelogue
Viking’s Christmas river cruises offer the best of Europe’s medieval castles, cathedrals, and storybook towns, with festive Christmas markets in every port.
6 Lessons Learned Cycling Solo through Latin America
Transcontinental bicyclist Adrian Marziliano shares six lessons learned cycling solo through Latin America, powerful lessons about biking, life, and the kindness of strangers.
Transcontinental: An Epic Drive to Canada from Mexico
On a drive to Canada from Mexico, two entrepreneurs are set to film a video series about local farmers and food businesses they encounter along the way.
7 World-Class Kansas City Museums
7 world-class Kansas City museums: the Arabia Steamboat, World War I, American Jazz, Negro Leagues Baseball, Toys & Miniatures, Hallmark, and Wornall House.
Explore Ascension Parish, Louisiana
Explore Ascension Parish, Louisiana, home to historic Donaldsonville, artist Alvin Batiste, the Jambalaya Festival, Cajun Village, and Houmas House Plantation.
Franklin, North Carolina: A Smoky Mountain Adventure
A Franklin, North Carolina, Smoky Mountain adventure takes us over the Little Tennessee River Greenway, along the Mountain Waters Byway, and up Pickens Nose!
Three Perfect Days in Lafayette, Louisiana
Three perfect days in Lafayette Louisiana, include Vermilionville, an airboat swamp tour, the Tabasco® factory, Jungle Gardens, and the best Cajun cuisine.
How to Find Unique Sites for Your USA Road Trip Itinerary
Load your USA road trip itinerary with hidden scenic views, secret swimming holes, abandoned historical sites, and the best off-the-beaten-path locations!
Trek the Cape West Coast, South Africa
A trek along Cape West Coast, South Africa, delivers scenic locations, cultural diversity, and culinary experiences found nowhere else in the world.
Mountain Memories: A Return to Franklin, North Carolina
The Smoky Mountains were the summer vacation destination of my youth. Photos and boyhood memories inspire me as I plan a return to Franklin, North Carolina.
Florida Travel: The Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ Festival
The Sopchoppy Worm Grunting Festival celebrates this rare art and unique slice of backwoods Florida culture annually on the second Saturday in April.