In the thick dark of a Serengeti night, our tracker spotted a leopard perched in a thorny branch. We heard bones crunch as the cat devoured his pr...

Your 40s are a great time of your life to travel, but they’re an even better time to travel with Backroads. ...

A day in the life of a guest on our New Zealand trip.

Costa Rica has activities for seasoned thrill seekers and inexperienced explorers alike. We’ve spent nearly 30 years in this Central American para...

Camino de Santiago, Scandinavia and Women’s Adventures Top the List

Iceland: the Land of Fire and Ice. For adventurers, this country is the epitome of what it means to explore, to be outdoors and to discover places...

Iceland is a place where nature paints a mesmerizing canvas of rugged landscapes, dramatic waterfalls, and glaciers that seem to touch the sky. Bu...

You're planning a family vacation and everyone in your family has different interests and preferences , right? Maybe you have a history buff, a w...

Home to over 100,000 miles of hiking trails, choosing the “best” among these natural wonders is no easy task, but here we share with you our top f...

Turkey is known as the place where East meets West. It’s where Christianity meets Islam, where Byzantine meets Ottoman and where Europe meets Asia...

I was blown away when I first experienced the nature that Japan has to offer, and I want you to be too. Read on for our top 5 favorite hiking loca...

Bienvenue en France! We’ve been leading Backroads guided bike tours in France for nearly four decades. From historic routes in Normandy to the sun...