Destinations

They say that the memory of tastes and smells is the strongest and longest-lasting of them all. Well, if I had to describe what my childhood taste...

In the land of azulejos, pastel de nata and port wine, it’s easy to forget that – outside of the stunning seaside cities of Porto and Lisbon – the...

Hike atop seaside cliffs in France, walk through historic Spartan battlegrounds in Greece or trek among the world-famous Dolomites in Italy. For o...

This year marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, pivotal moments when allied forces liberated occupied France and ultimat...

One of the things that I like about hiking is that you don’t need to be doing the “best” hike in the world to be having a good time. You get to be...

Welcome, one and all, to the land of shamrocks, Guinness, Riverdance and U2. You guessed it – we’re talking about Ireland! And while we all can en...

Known for its vineyards, pine forests, olive groves and lavender fields, it’s hard to know where to start when you decide to explore Provence. Do ...

Explore with active travel experts to some of the most stunning regions in the world. Join Backroads for spring bike rides in North America, summe...

The aurora borealis, or the northern lights, are truly a spectacle. We’ve all seen those stunning photos of green, pink, purple, blue, and indigo ...

Guests on Backroads trips to Ireland explore their family history and connect with the land and culture. Alison traced her great-great-grandfather...

Croatia - it’s one of our favorite places to host our guests, and for good reason! Whether it’s the iconic architecture made famous by Game of Thr...

At Backroads, we’ve been leading guided bike tours in Italy for over three decades. Check out a few of our favorite routes and learn more about so...