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 one mistake travelers make most often, according to Rick Steves
Even experienced travelers make simple mistakes. Rick Steves once described getting off a train in Dresden, Germany and walking for nearly 20 minutes before realizing something was wrong. The station was incorrect. After going back and trying again, the same mistake...
The city that never sleeps, where every block feels like a different world
Some cities slow down at night. This one doesn’t. New York City feels like it’s always moving, no matter the hour. Early morning, late night, middle of the week, it doesn’t matter. There’s always something happening. Lights stay on, people keep walking, and the energy...
The desert park where the ground cracks into perfect hexagons and silence feels absolute
Carter Baran/Unsplash There’s a place in California where the ground looks like it’s been carefully designed, like someone sat down and drew perfect shapes across the earth. But no one did. It just happened that way. Death Valley National Park doesn’t try to impress...
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