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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 climbs on the b...
Half the size of Switzerland, yet brimming with attractions - from Venetian coastal resorts in the south to the majestic Julian Alps and emerald-green lakes in ...
June is a time of festivals, of family time, of exotic adventures and challenging yourself to try something new. Here are our top destinations for the month....
Did you know that Backroads has a short biking trip to Death Valley? Or that Death Valley was the FIRST Backroads trip led by company founder Tom Hale 40 years ...
The Loire is without doubt the ultimate starting point for France. Here are five reasons why a tour of the Loire Valley is the perfect introduction to French cu...
We were 19 strangers meeting for the first time at the airport in Heraklion, Crete. We all had a common passion for cycling, hiking, seeing the world, and eatin...
The moment we stepped out of the vans, we were absolutely swarmed with smiling, laughing and shouting children. Dani, one of the Backroads Trip Leaders, origina...
It's hard to deny that Machu Picchu is a truly grand feat of engineering, but why was such an impressive structure abandoned? War? Disease? Divine intervention?...
Ireland is a land of old-time charm, bucolic vistas and sheep – lots of sheep.
Want to travel solo but not alone? Choose a Backroads adventure where you can choose how much or how little group time you need. It’s the ultimate freedom!...
There might be a creature lurking beneath the surface of Vermont's Lake Champlain. Have you seen it?
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From Picking Grapes to Sipping Wines: Daniel Rodriguez’s path from working in the vineyards as a migrant farmworker to cycling past them as a Backroads guest...
We’re thrilled to see more women embracing exclusive adventures designed just for them. Whether traveling solo or with friends, sisters, or generations of femal...
At Backroads, we believe that where you stay can be as memorable as the journey itself.
This time of year may spotlight flannel, costume planning and everything pumpkin spice, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to lock in your family’s spring br...