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We are two guys from Central Florida who believe taking scenic routes, scouting historical sites, and immersing ourselves 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, we encourage you to use BACKROAD PLANET resources to plan your own adventures. Please contact us if we can assist you in any way. Catch you on the backroads . . . .
Howard & Jerry
Recent Posts
Scenic & Historic Things to Do in Lexington, Virginia
Natural Bridge, Wade’s Mill, McCormick Farm, and Robert E. Lee & Stonewall Jackson sites, are just a few of the amazing scenic and historic things to do in Lexington, Virginia.
The Ava Gardner Museum: Tracing the Barefoot Contessa’s Carolina Roots
The Ava Gardner Museum in Smithfield, North Carolina, traces the story of a local tobacco farmer’s daughter catapulted to international stardom as a film legend and Hollywood royalty.
All Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer! An Insider’s Guide to Your Journey by Rail
Backroad Planet’s exclusive guide to the Rocky Mountaineer train features a wealth of insider tips for planning, booking, and embarking on the rail journey of your dreams through the Canadian Rockies.
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Backroad Planet on “This Week in Travel” Podcast #196
Howard Blount from Backroad Planet joins JohnnyJet and four more travel professionals on “This Week in Travel” podcast #196 with Chris Christensen.
24 Viking River Cruise Insider Tips
24 Exclusive Viking River Cruise insider tips tailored for first-time cruisers to help make your European journey the cruise of a lifetime!
European Panoramas: An Annotated Photo Gallery
An annotated photographic collection of European locations captured with the Apple iPhone panorama feature. We were guests of Viking Cruises, but the eye candy of European panoramas was all ours. European Panoramas I am not a photographer, although I wish I...
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