If you follow the main story, you will be advanced to the right place at the right time.
The story pauses for some levels then finds you again, giving you time to explore. But you'll still need to come back to areas you've been even thought the story has moved you on.
The standard order for Ebonheart Pact is Bleakrock, Bal Foyen, Stonefalls, Deshaan, Shadowfen, Eastmarch and the rift.
Thanks for the info. I was wondering what path I should be on. I am currently lvl 16 and have only journeyed a short distance into Deshaan. I accidentally went to the Rift and hightailed it out of there when I saw LVL 46 skeletons. Is there any kind of level info for each area?