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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...

Konnichiwa! Nihon ni yōkoso.Hello and welcome to Japan! The land of the rising sun is a fascinating place to explore on two wheels. ...

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 ...

Benvenuti to the Dolomites! Known for their high peaks, deep valleys and charming villages, this is a dream location for a bike tour. ...

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...

Did you know that 63% of travelers are women? What about the fact that 85% of solo travelers are female?We here at Backroads are celebrating the w...

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 ...

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...