It is no secret that I am an obsessive overplanner when designing travel itineraries. Jerry, not so much. He taught me long ago that you can just hop in the car or on your Harley and go on an adventure whether you have a destination in mind or not. I remember several...
This quote by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, author of The Yearling and Cross Creek, has been a favorite of mine for over a decade. I am sure of that because one of the first things I did after buying my North Georgia mountain cabin was frame the quote and hang it on the...
We believe this quatrain by Hans Christian Andersen truly expresses our philosophy of travel, especially the third line that says, “To roam the roads of lands remote.” I did some research for the origin of this quote and haven’t yet nailed it down. I read in one place...
There is no doubt that Jerry and I travel for recreation, relaxation, and vacation. But whether we witness inspiring scenic beauty or visit authentic historical sites or experience a serendipitous synchronous moment, our outcome is always greater education. And...
This quote was birthed many years ago when I realized how many Americans see the world through the tiny lenses of their own hometowns. I believe travel inherently expands the traveler’s worldview and has the power to cure tunnelvision, narrow-mindedness, and of...
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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.
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