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
12 Australian Beaches That Are Safer and Calmer Than Bondi
These Australian beaches offer calmer swimming through bays, headlands, and reefs that reduce surf strength compared with Bondi’s open ocean conditions.
Why Commercial Planes Routinely Avoid Flying Over Certain Parts of the World
Commercial air routes avoid certain regions because safety threats, political restrictions, navigation reliability, emergency options, and weather risks matter more than distance.
The Forgotten LAX Expansion Plan That Could Have Reshaped Modern Air Travel
LAX nearly rebuilt itself through one master plan that blended new gates, safer runway geometry, and rail style access, but the integrated vision was shelved.
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