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 Quiet Places Around the World for Travelers Who Want Peace
The world can feel very loud. Cities, traffic, phones, planes, and crowds can make it hard to find real quiet. But there are still places where silence feels natural. Some are deep in forests. Some are in deserts, caves, parks, or frozen lands. These quiet places are...
11 Countries Often Listed With High Average IQ Scores
IQ scores are one way people try to measure thinking skills. They are used in schools, research, and sometimes in work settings. But IQ is not the full picture. A number cannot show everything about a person or a country. Education, health, income, test access,...
8 New Clues About How Egypt’s Great Pyramid May Have Been Built
For many years, people have wondered how ancient workers built Egypt’s Great Pyramid. The giant structure was made thousands of years ago using huge stone blocks, some weighing as much as 60 tons. Yet no one has found an ancient guide explaining exactly how it...
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OCEAN & RIVER CRUISES
15 Things to Know About the Brilliance of the Seas Cruise Experience
A collection of random observations and candid reflections from a 21-day sailing on Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas cruise ship.
How to Explore Skagen On Your Own
Forget cruise port excursions! Explore Skagen, Denmark, on your own with Backroad Planet’s downloadable guide to key sites, public transportation, and much more.
9 Reasons to Book an NCL Prima Cruise
Spacious designs, spectacular views, and stellar entertainment are great reasons to consider booking the NCL Prima for your next ocean cruise.
ROAD TRIP PLANNING RESOURCES
Historic Route 66 stops that still feel frozen in time
Route 66 remains one of America’s most legendary highways and continues to attract travelers from around the world. Stretching across multiple states, the historic road became a symbol of freedom, adventure, and classic American road trips. Although parts of the...
Scenic back roads that beat America’s busy highways
America’s back roads continue to attract travelers who want more than crowded highways and fast-moving traffic. These scenic routes often lead through mountains, deserts, forests, and small towns that many tourists never see. Road trips have become increasingly...
This stunning Idaho highway is America’s most beautiful lonely mountain drive
For travelers who love the freedom of the open road, few experiences compare to a scenic mountain drive. Across the United States, iconic highways have become bucket list adventures, offering dramatic landscapes, unforgettable viewpoints, and a true sense of escape....
AUTOMOTIVE RESOURCES
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