Italy

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...

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...

We’ve been traveling to Italy for over four decades. From striking coastal trails to epic alpine peaks, here are our top walking and hiking destin...

From the mountains to the vineyards to the Mediterranean, Italy has everything a traveler could want. Home to one of history's greatest empires, b...

The solstice might have passed, but that doesn’t mean the fun is over! Summer is in full swing and around the world people are sweating out long c...

Wonder if you’ll have time to relax during your Backroads active adventure? Absolutely! In fact, sometimes it turns out that the quieter, not-so-a...

Maggiore, Como and Orta could easily steal the title of Great Lakes. Shimmering blue waters set against a stunning alpine backdrop. Majestic pala...

What do Vermont, Appalachia and Italy have in common? They’re on Backroads’ list of Best Places to Travel in September! ...

Puglia is genuine. Untouched. And there's no better way to experience it than by bike. Cycle past olive trees and seaside towns. Ride through a su...

Do your friends keep saying that you MUST visit Italy's Cinque Terre...but you're not sure how to start planning your adventure? ...