Expert Advice

We just got back from Mallorca and Menorca, where, as you can see in these photos shot by Liz, I had a smile on my face for the whole week....

Trip Leader and seasoned long distance backpacker Devin Karch knows a good trail when he sees one. After completing the legendary “Triple Crown” of long-distanc...

As a single parent of a teenager, I was hoping to get an exciting, carefree and fun experience to share with my daughter. But our Backroads trip to Iceland left...

As borders reopen around the globe, a world of possibilities is opening up for travelers. Read on and discover five tips to make 2022 your best year of travel e...

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...

Insider tips to help you discover England's most iconic region from a Backroads Trip Leader.

My name is Rue Mapp. I’m the founder and CEO of Outdoor Afro, and this was my first-ever experience with Backroads. I experienced so much during my Backroads tr...

When I first decided more than 40 years ago that I was going to start an active travel company leading bike tours around the country, a lot of people thought I ...

While the world has been transformed in big ways, I can confidently say that when this is all said and done, the essence of a Backroads trip will remain unchang...

There’s nothing like the thrill of exploring new places. And there’s no escape like a good book!...

There's no doubt about it - these are difficult times. As I write this, I'm at my home in the Bay Area with my wife Liz and the kids. Like everyone else in Cali...