4 New Viking Mississippi River Cruise Routes Announced

4 New Viking Mississippi River Cruise Routes Announced

Four Viking Mississippi River cruise itineraries are scheduled to bring guests to America’s Heartland beginning in 2022, aboard the purpose-built Viking Mississippi. This post may contain affiliate links. Please refer to our our Disclosure/Disclaimer page for more...
Things to Do in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia

Things to Do in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia

Looking for things to do in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia? Design your own adventure with Backroad Planet’s suggested destinations and activities, plus our exclusive itinerary planning resources. I was a guest of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, but all...
Design Your Own Upstate New York Road Trip

Design Your Own Upstate New York Road Trip

Design your own upstate New York road trip with Backroad Planet’s suggested destinations and activities, plus our exclusive itinerary planning resources. I was a guest of many upstate New York destinations, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Design Your...
The Great Lakes Tour: A Circle Road Trip Itinerary

The Great Lakes Tour: A Circle Road Trip Itinerary

The Great Lakes tour is a circle road trip route through the United States and Canada to scenic destinations along Lakes Superior, Michigan, Huron, Ontario, and Erie. This guide will help you map the perfect itinerary with suggested food, lodging, hikes, waterfalls,...
The Viking Sun Embarks on the Inaugural World Cruise

The Viking Sun Embarks on the Inaugural World Cruise

The Viking Sun embarks on the inaugural World Cruise from Miami to London. This 141-day cruise will visit 5 continents, 35 countries, and 64 ports, cross the Equator twice, the International Date Line once, and pass through both the Panama and Suez Canals. I was a...
How to Plan an Oregon Road Trip

How to Plan an Oregon Road Trip

A collection of Oregon road trip ideas and itineraries for the Tualatin Valley, the Tillamook Coast, the Mt. Hood Territory, and the Columbia River Gorge. I was a guest of the Tualatin Valley, the Tillamook Coast, and the Mt. Hood Territory, but all thoughts and...