Guests on Backroads trips to Ireland explore their family history and connect with the land and culture. Alison traced her great-great-grandfather's roots in Sc...
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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 Thrones, crystal ...
At Backroads, we’ve been leading guided bike tours in Italy for over three decades.
What started out as a bike trip in Spain quickly became something unexpected: a meaningful escape from the virtual world....
When my husband asked me how I’d like to mark my 40th birthday, my answer was to go on an action-packed adventure with him and our three kids. A vacation where ...
Famous today for its dramatic coves and cliffs, picturesque fishing villages and warm turquoise water, the Costa Brava's gorgeous exterior hides a checkered pa...
After years in Iceland, it happened at last: a volcano erupting before my eyes.
Can you believe there are no trespassing laws in Scotland? It's true—Scotland's "Right to Roam" will allow you to discover the hidden corners and forgotten ruin...
From beer festivals in Berlin to wildflower blooms in Ireland, discover the best August destinations....
The first time I saw Italy was by bike. As it turned out, taking it slow, savoring the details, connecting more personally with the destination is al...
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