Welcome to Backroad Planet!
I’m Howard, a guy from Central Florida who believes taking scenic routes, scouting historical sites, and immersion in local flavor are the best ways to travel. Whether it be road trips across America, fly-drives to international destinations, or cruises on the mighty waters, I invite you to use Backroad Planet’s destination stories, travel guides, and planning resources to design your own adventures. Please contact me if I can assist you in any way.
Catch you on the backroads . . . .
Recent Posts
The World Cup Is Coming, Here’s 9 Tips to Plan the Ultimate Trip
This year, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is being hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It's running from June 11 to July 19, 2026, and features 48 national teams, meaning that 104 matches will be played across 39 days. How exciting! Whether you already have...
9 Travel Hacks That Went Viral on TikTok and Actually Work in Real Life
Every few weeks, a travel tip explodes on TikTok with millions of views, thousands of comments, and plenty of skepticism. Some of those hacks are genuinely useful. Others waste your time or only work under very specific conditions. This article covers eight viral...
9 Train Journeys So Beautiful You’ll Never Want to Fly Again
There is a point on any long train journey where the trip stops feeling like transit and starts feeling like a little holiday all on its own. Train rides are special. They are quiet and relaxing while giving people the chance to see some of the most beautiful areas...
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OCEAN & RIVER CRUISES
Portugal in Panorama: An Annotated Photo Gallery
Portugal in Panorama: An Annotated Photo Gallery is a captioned collection of 22 locations captured with the Apple iPhone camera.
Backroad Planet on “This Week in Travel” Podcast #196
Howard Blount from Backroad Planet joins JohnnyJet and four more travel professionals on “This Week in Travel” podcast #196 with Chris Christensen.
24 Viking River Cruise Insider Tips
24 Exclusive Viking River Cruise insider tips tailored for first-time cruisers to help make your European journey the cruise of a lifetime!
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