The Raystown Lake Region of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, is a hidden treasure, offering history, scenic views, and the best in outdoor recreation. I was a guest of the HCVB, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Raystown Lake & Huntingdon County,...
The Xcaret Day of the Dead festival is a not-to-be-missed event, making Oct. 30 – Nov. 2, the best time of year to visit Mexico’s most popular eco-park. I was a guest of Experiencias Xcaret, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. The aquamarine waters...
Take an afternoon to explore Granbury Texas, a small town with big history and amazing architecture around the courthouse square. I was a guest of Visit Granbury, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. My journey had started in Amarillo, and then I traveled to...
The “City with Soul” has a rich and diverse local history. When planning your visit, choose one of these free Civil Rights and literary driving tours in Jackson, Mississippi, or design an itinerary of your own. This post is the final installment of a...
A luxury sailing on the Viking Star is the perfect way for destination-oriented travelers to cruise the Mediterranean and tour Europe’s great port cities. It is no secret that I love river cruises. Ocean cruises are great, too, but my heart always...
24 exclusive Viking River Cruise insider tips tailored for first-time cruisers to help make your European journey the cruise of a lifetime! We were guests of Viking Cruises, but all thoughts and opinions are our own. Note: These Viking River Cruise insider tips apply...
Viking river cruise amenities are designed to pamper passengers with the ultimate in creature comforts. Here are Backroad Planet’s Top 11 amenities! We were guests of Viking Cruises, but the pleasure of shipboard amenities was all ours. Viking River Cruise...
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