Tips & Planning

Can AI plan the perfect trip? It can suggest destinations and itineraries, but authentic travel experiences still depend on local expertise, cultural knowledge and the human ability to adapt when the unexpected happens. Backroads believes people remain the heart of great travel.

Does your family prefer flip flops or fleece? Castles or cowboys? Every family has its own travel style, and the world is full of incredible places to explore together. Answer a few fun questions about the landscapes, wildlife and experiences that inspire you most and find the family adventure that…

Whether you're preparing for your first cycling vacation or a local ride, these beginner-friendly tips will help you ride safer, smarter and farther. Learn how to use bike gears, brake safely and ride confidently in traffic with practical tips for new cyclists.

Dreaming of traveling in Italy, but not sure if you can navigate the land of pizza and pasta with a gluten allergy? Go ahead, book that trip—incredible gluten-free Italian dishes await!

Thinking about booking a Backroads Private Trip? Learn how private departures work, the best time to reserve your preferred dates, ideal group sizes, popular destinations and our new Small Group Savings offering.

Planning your first biking adventure? Hear from a veteran Trip Leader about beginner-friendly cycling tips, gear recommendations and how Backroads provides the rider support, flexible route options and expert guidance to help cyclists of all abilities ride with confidence.

Italian coffee is more than a drink. It's a daily ritual and an important part of Italian culture. This guide explains the most common coffee drinks in Italy, when locals drink them and how travelers can confidently order coffee like a local.

Can children with severe food allergies travel safely? Yes! Hear from a Backroads mom as she shares key strategies for trip planning, dining and emergency preparedness for confident family travel.

For some of us, December is less about escaping winter and more about escaping routine, leaving predictability behind. If we’re going to go somewhere new, why settle for a lounge chair on a beach when we could witness nature, culture and wildlife at their most peculiar and spectacular? These five de…

We’re pros at navigating unexpected changes. Here’s how we make sure every trip is a great trip, even during heat waves.