The Backroad Blog
The Viking Great Lakes Explorer: An Expedition Travelogue
Join an 8-day Viking Great Lakes expedition from Milwaukee to Thunder Bay. Explore Mackinac Island, hike the Canadian wilds, and sail the fabled “Gitche Gumee.”
Explore the World with Viking Expeditions: An Insider’s Guide
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.
A Princess Western Europe Cruise: Ports & Shore Excursions
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.
A Princess Transatlantic Cruise: Ports & Shore Excursions
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.
An Enchanted Princess Transatlantic Cruise Review
Facilities, services, activities, and dining. In a critical review, experience life aboard an Enchanted Princess transatlantic cruise from North America to Europe.
A First-Timer’s Caribbean Princess Cruise Review
A critical review of a first-time Caribbean Princess cruise, from booking and check-in, to dining, onboard experiences, port destinations, and shore excursions.
Drive El Camino del Rio through Big Bend Ranch State Park
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.
A San Antonio to Big Bend National Park Road Trip
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.
My Eastern Caribbean Cruise: An NCL Escape Travelogue
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.
My NCL Middle East Cruise: A Norwegian Jade Travelogue
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.
My NCL Alaska Cruise: A Norwegian Encore Travelogue
Travel vicariously aboard the Norwegian Encore on a 7-day NCL Alaska cruise. Explore ports, experience life on board, and then plan a voyage of your own.
Tour the Alamo & San Antonio Missions NHP
Immerse yourself in history on a tour of the Alamo & San Antonio Missions NHP. Then elevate your visit with a stroll along the River Walk and a drive out to China Grove.