Contributor Sarah Wallock
Sarah Wallock

Born and raised in Santa Barbara, California, Sarah Wallock is a traveler, outdoor enthusiast and writer at Backroads. Her love for travel has catapulted her across the world from spending a month at a time in Ecuador, Bolivia, Vietnam and Morocco, to living in New Zealand for two years. Over six years ago, fueled by her unstoppable passion for exploration, she founded Where’s Wallock, a personal blog on adventure travel and the outdoors.

Articles Written

Two men on a grassy path looking at mountains
January 1, 2025

The Six Best Hikes in Spain

At Backroads, we’ve been exploring Spain for decades. These are what we think are the six best hiking destinations in Spain, suitable for a wide range of activity levels.

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Man and woman on a rocky cliff, looking out to towards larger mountains an a beach
July 1, 2024

Top Ten Hikes in Europe

Hike atop seaside cliffs in France, walk through historic Spartan battlegrounds in Greece or trek among the world-famous Dolomites in Italy. For outdoor enthusiasts, Europe beckons. Lace up your boots and get ready for some of the world’s most iconic trails.

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Two women and one man with hiking poles, walking through large canyons with a river to the left
April 24, 2024

Adventure Vacations the Whole Family Will Love

Imagine your kids with smiles across their faces while you enjoy a fun-filled week for the entire family. All the while, connect with like-minded families with kids of similar ages. Here are some adventure tours with plenty of activities that will keep both kids and parents happy.

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Hikers trekking up a snowy hill in Antarctica with a cruise ship anchored in the background
April 16, 2024

A Year of Travel: Trips for Every Season Spanning Every Continent

Explore with active travel experts to some of the most stunning regions in the world. Join Backroads for spring bike rides in North America, summer hikes in Europe, fall safaris in Africa and winter adventures in South America. Get ready for an incredible year of travel!

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Backroads guest holding pint of dark beer.
February 13, 2024

Top Ten Trips for Beer Lovers

After a fun-filled and full day of biking or hiking, there’s nothing like sipping a cold beer and taking in a stunning view. Whether you fancy celebrating in a festive biergarten in Germany or drinking craft beer along the rocky coastline of Maine, a cold brew after an exciting day of adventure is the perfect recipe for a vacation well spent.

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Person standing under an active waterfall
January 16, 2024

Best Outdoor Adventures in Costa Rica

Costa Rica has activities for seasoned thrill seekers and inexperienced explorers alike. We’ve spent nearly 30 years in this Central American paradise finding the best hikes, bike rides, rivers and beaches as well as building longstanding local connections.  

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View of buildings built into coastal cliffs
October 11, 2022

Best Hikes in Italy

Backroads has been traveling to Italy for over four decades. From striking coastal trails to epic alpine peaks, here are our top walking and hiking destinations for all activity levels in la bella Italia.

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Guests cycling towards hilltop castle.
July 7, 2022

The Ten Best Bike Routes in Europe

From vineyards to castles, from the Dalmatian Coast to the Bavarian Alps- our top 10 biking regions in Europe.

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