by Howard Blount | Jul 23, 2017
Transcontinental bicyclist Adrian Marziliano shares six lessons learned cycling solo through Latin America, powerful lessons about biking, life, and the kindness of strangers. Note from Howard: In December of 2016, I interviewed Adrian Marziliano, a young man who had...
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 30, 2016
People and places are the reason for travel. This year-in-travel photoessay features my family, friends, traveling companions, and the destinations we visited in 2016. Disclosure: Some links in this article are to travel brands and destinations that have sponsored my...
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...
by Howard Blount | Dec 27, 2015
A month-by-month account of Year One in the life of a travel blogger who quit his day job to travel and write full time. 2015 has been a transitional year at Backroad Planet! It marked my exit from a 35-year career as a public school teacher, and my entrance into the...
