by Howard Blount | Mar 24, 2017
Ever wanted to quit your job, hit the road, and never look back? In our interview, David Hayes leaves it all behind to embark on a cross-country solo bike ride. At Backroad Planet we enjoy sharing the stories of intriguing people who embark on epic journeys, such...
by Howard Blount | Feb 2, 2017
Nathan Kolk’s epic US road trip was a 13,000-mile adventure that included a stolen vehicle, friendly strangers, and a new perspective on life and travel. Note from Howard: In the spring of 2016, I interviewed Nathan Kolk, a young man who was about to embark on A...
by Howard Blount | Dec 22, 2016
A transcontinental bike ride. Two continents. 13 countries. 14,580 km. 300 days. One young man’s journey alone for hope. Update: After enjoying this engaging interview with Adrian Marziliano about his transcontinental bike ride, don’t miss his follow-up...
by Howard Blount | Jul 31, 2016
A Southern Mississippi road trip takes me through Hattiesburg, Natchez, Vicksburg, and Jackson, with a few surprise backroad encounters along the way! A Mississippi road trip has been on my bucket list for eons, and not long ago my wish became a reality. When I...
by Howard Blount | May 27, 2016
Gas mileage, storage space, and extra features are all important considerations when purchasing a new vehicle for a cross-country road trip. There is nothing quite like a cross-country road trip with your friends, your family, or even just by yourself. Before you roll...
by Howard Blount | Mar 25, 2016
Howard from Backroad Planet interviews Nathan Kolk, a young man planning an epic 10,000 mile summer road trip around the USA. Amazing road trip stories always get my attention, and recently I connected on Instagram with a young man in the planning stages of a truly...
