Going on a wildlife safari in the African bushveld is an adventure many travelers have penned on their bucket list. Getting up close with nature's most powerful and majestic animals is an experience unlike anything else and here at Backroads, we offer guests a South African Safari like none other.
Backroads has been traveling to Italy for over four decades. From striking coastal trails to epic alpine peaks, here are our top walking and hiking destinations for all activity levels in la bella Italia.
Hiking offers different benefits to different people. Some enjoy the solitude; others enjoy disconnecting from technology or reconnecting with loved ones on the trail. Whatever your reasons might be for lacing up your boots, here are some tips on how to enjoy a hike, no matter your experience level.
In early 2020, Jane took the leap and moved full-time to Tuscany, where she planned to continue leading Backroads trips and learning more about the Tuscan food scene. But, as fate would have it, that year would go very differently than she expected.
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-distance trails in North America he spends his days on the trails of Bryce and Zion National Parks as our Trip Expert there. He’s selected a few of his favorite trail-side views in this blog post.
