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...
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...
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....
Discover the Niagara River’s rich history, outdoor adventure, and scenic beauty at three awe-inspiring Niagara Falls USA attractions. I was a guest of Destination Niagara USA, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Niagara Falls USA Attractions Niagara Falls...
Witness the supernatural on a guided ghost tour, conduct paranormal investigations, and sleep with the spirits at the most haunted places in New York. I was hosted by the Haunted History Trail of New York State, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Haunted Places...
Have you ever dreamed of sailing with Viking Cruises to Norway and the UK? Backroad Planet’s annotated travelogue explores the 15-day “Into the Midnight Sun” itinerary, introduces its scenic destinations, and evaluates its shore excursion options. I...
Viking’s Christmas river cruises offer the best of Europe’s medieval castles, cathedrals, and storybook towns, with festive Christmas markets in every port. I was a guest of Viking River Cruises, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Viking Christmas...
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