Ghostlands

Ghostlands Guide

First off check out the map for quest location ans starting areas:
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze4zjyn/ghostlands.jpg

The Ghostlands is one of the best zones in the game for levels 11-20. The quests are easy, very stackable and the rewards are well worth the effort. Ghostlands has its own reputation and reputation vendor in Tranquillien. The reputation will get to Exalted if you do most of the quests in the zone. The rewards are excellent for your level, including a blue +7 stamina cape. These reputation rewards, other quest rewards, and the incidental green drops offer the best rewards for any zone of its level in the game. By the time I left I had full greens, two blue and 15+ gold. This is a great pre-cursor to Wailing Caverns.

If you are looking to level as quickly as possible I would recommend leveling to 15 in Ghostlands, then go to the Barrens and level to about 19 and then return to the Ghostlands to finish it up. You will have access to loads of stackable quests and can cherry pick your rewards. You can essentially make one big 'S' in Ghostlands and do most of the quests. Pick up the quests in Tranquillien and head to the Suncrown Village area, then head west to Goldenmist Village and then Windrunner Village. You can then head east to the Farstrider Enclave and eventually head to Deatholme with a group.

Some notable quests:

20 [14] Into Occupied Territory - This quest is bugged at the time of this writing. The Night Elves do not leave the ship making it hard to solo. Bring a group to be safe or expect a prolonged effort to complete it.

26 & 23 [17] Spinal Dust and Rotting Hearts - Repeatable quests for some good undead slaying potions. If you?re looking to grind at this level these mobs are ideal since they give you these item which can be used later in the game versus undead. It may be worth saving one or two for when you head into Deatholme.

32 [11] Anok'suten - Even though he is elite, he is quite soloable. Kill off a few of the other spiders in his patrol route. Anyone with range can sit on a building and pelt him while be comes up to get you. Simply jump down to the lower level and pelt him again when he is near. Jump down on the ground when he is near again.

42 [16] The Traitor's Shadow - This is the start of the main quest chain.

45 [17] A Little Dash of Seasoning - Do this while doing the other Troll quests in Zeb'Nowa. The racks are both outside and inside some of the huts.

48 [20] Bring me the Kel'Gash's Head! - Although he is a 20 elite, he is doable solo using the same method above (Anok'suten).

52 [18] War on Deatholme - Do this prior to taking a group to Deatholme since it chains to another quest in Deatholme (Captives at Deatholme).

54 [21] The Traitor's Destruction - You will definitely need a group for this one, but the rewards are well worth the effort.

58 [16] Escape from the Catacombs - This can be difficult to solo because of the fast respawn rate and the number of Trolls in the area. Best to take a group.

60 [16] The Lady's Necklace - Is a drop from the mobs in the area. The quest chain does not lead up to anything good and you should only complete it in the Undercity if you are going there anyhow.

After Ghostlands I would recommend heading to the Barrens to fill out a few levels and/or do Wailing Caverns.

You cannot fly in Silvermoon City, Eversong Woods or Ghostlands.
This is because these zones are instanced, apart from the old world awesomized by Blizzard in the Cataclysm expansion.
Blizzard did as we see not include Burning Crusade zones, even these, in said awesomization. The same goes for the Dranei starting areas and capital. The portal between Eastern Plaguelands and Ghostlands is still necessary, as airborne explorers are tortured with the frustration presented by a wide invisible wall.
Went there to say ahoy to some friends who were lvling lowbies and pow! the pain of non-flying zones returned to haunt me. Sad face emoticon.

I think it's a little bit weird that the trolls have taken the Echo Isles in Cataclysm, and the Blood Elves still fighting against Dar'Khan Drathir and the scourge. Not to speak about the diplomatic quests to join the Horde.