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
10 U.S. Cities Travelers Say Have Lost Their Soul Over the Last Decade
Travelers often notice character loss when familiar streets feel designed for volume rather than memory, turning unique cities into repeatable experiences.
How Social Media Fame Is Quietly Destroying Small-Town Travel Across America
Social media virality is overwhelming small American towns, straining infrastructure, eroding local culture, and quietly turning charming destinations into overcrowded stops.
11 Tourist Regions in the U.S. Where Traffic Is Becoming a Dealbreaker
In many U.S. tourist regions, traffic now decides whether trips feel restorative or exhausting before visitors even reach their destination.
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