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
The Viking Sun Embarks on the Inaugural World Cruise
The Viking Sun embarks on the inaugural World Cruise from Miami to London. This 141-day cruise will visit 5 continents, 35 countries, and 64 ports, cross the Equator twice, the International Date Line once, and pass through both the Panama and Suez Canals.
Viking Christmas River Cruises: A Rhine Getaway Travelogue
Viking’s Christmas river cruises offer the best of Europe’s medieval castles, cathedrals, and storybook towns, with festive Christmas markets in every port.
18 Reasons to Cruise the Mediterranean on the Viking Star
A luxury sailing on the Viking Star is the perfect way for destination-oriented travelers to cruise the Mediterranean and tour Europe’s great port cities.
ROAD TRIP PLANNING RESOURCES
The Ultimate Road Trip Planner: Part 2 Research
Our free road trip research worksheet will help you find routes, destinations, lodging, and local cuisine using six excellent sources.
The Ultimate Road Trip Planner: Part 1 PrePlanning
Road trip preplanning is the essential first step to successfully research and design the perfect itinerary. Use our handy free worksheet to ask yourself six important questions before you begin!
AUTOMOTIVE RESOURCES
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