by Elias Siegelman | Sep 20, 2025
Europe is filled with world-famous attractions, but not all of them live up to the excitement. Many of the most popular places are crowded, overpriced, or less impressive in person. The good news is that travelers can find equally stunning views, historic sites, and...
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 | Dec 11, 2022
When on a Baltic Sea cruise, explore Riga, Latvia, on your own with Backroad Planet’s downloadable guide to notable sites, public transportation, and much more. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...
by Elias Siegelman | Oct 23, 2022
Forget cruise port excursions! Explore Skagen, Denmark, on your own with Backroad Planet’s downloadable guide to key sites, public transportation, and much more. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...
by Elias Siegelman | 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....
by Elias Siegelman | 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...
by Elias Siegelman | 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....
by Elias Siegelman | Jun 2, 2019
Experience roadtripping, hiking, and camping Montenegro best places along the Adriatic Coast, the Bay of Kotor, Buljarica Beach, and Durmitor National Park. Guest Post by Joey Holmes [toc] Roadtripping, Hiking & Camping Montenegro Everyone’s heard of Croatia. The...
by Elias Siegelman | Jun 3, 2018
Discover Engadine Switzerland, with a hike through Swiss National Park, a drive along the Bernina Pass, a White Turf horse race in St. Moritz, an auto-train ride through the Vereina Tunnel, a glimpse of the 17th century painted houses at Guarda, and many more scenic...