Destinations

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...

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...

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 ...

Guests on Backroads trips to Ireland explore their family history and connect with the land and culture. Alison traced her great-great-grandfather...

Croatia - it’s one of our favorite places to host our guests, and for good reason! Whether it’s the iconic architecture made famous by Game of Thr...

At Backroads, we’ve been leading guided bike tours in Italy for over three decades. Check out a few of our favorite routes and learn more about so...

At Backroads, we’ve been exploring Spain for decades. These are what we think are the 6 best hiking destinations in Spain, suitable for a wide ran...

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...

What started out as a bike trip in Spain quickly became something unexpected: a meaningful escape from the virtual world. ...

When my husband asked me how I’d like to mark my 40th birthday, my answer was to go on an action-packed adventure with him and our three kids. A v...