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Reykjavik, Iceland

As the plane begins its final descent, I lean my forehead against the Plexiglas and try to catch my first glimpse of the island. For a moment, the...

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Notre Dame Paris France

I'm not writing any new material by saying that Paris is a magical place. The amount of history, creativity, fine art and architecture in this eve...

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`A Backroads leader prepares a spectacular picnic lunch, featuring Spanish ham –- Jamón

The Spanish love their ham. I just never realized the profoundness of their devotion until I first stepped into a local cervecería (bar). To say I...

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Sunflower in Tuscany

All right, I realize I’m not about to unleash a revolutionary statement here, but the fact is, Tuscany has some amazing bike routes. Even if you h...

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Fresh Chopped veggies, herbs, spices and limes from the Pun Pun farm in Thailand

Much like the US, Thailand has dramatically changed the way it grows food with the introduction of modern agricultural practices. And in northern ...

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Belize Beach

Whether you're on Backroads' Belize and Guatemala Multisport trip or traveling on your own, head to Belize for stunning beaches, abundant wildlife...

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One warm and lazy afternoon, I found myself meandering about the twisted and narrow pedestrian streets of downtown Seville. As I made my way back ...

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church beneath the mountains in Kandersteg, Switzerland

Traditional, yet modern. Buzzing with activity, but filled with peaceful pockets of relaxation. Where the Kloster Dhammapala (a serene Buddhist mo...

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Delecate Arch Sunset in Arches National Park, Moab, Utah

If you’ve ever imagined a small desert down, Moab might be the place that you’ve pictured. This tiny Utah town is nestled between glowing red rock...

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