A Backroad Planet interview. On a drive to Canada from Mexico, two entrepreneurs are set to film a video series about local farmers and food businesses they encounter along the way. At Backroad Planet we love to share the stories of intriguing people who embark on...
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...
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...
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...
Howard shares publicly for the first time his crazy twisted story involving a detached retina, JohnnyJet, and Viking Cruises on “This Week in Travel” podcast #196 with Chris Christensen. It was an honor to join host Chris Christensen and...
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