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When I first decided more than 40 years ago that I was going to start an active travel company leading bike tours around the country, a lot of peo...

While the world has been transformed in big ways, I can confidently say that when this is all said and done, the essence of a Backroads trip will ...

There’s nothing like the thrill of exploring new places. And there’s no escape like a good book! Especially if you're unable to travel at the mome...

There's no doubt about it - these are difficult times. As I write this, I'm at my home in the Bay Area with my wife Liz and the kids. Like everyon...

As we flip our calendars into the first half of 2020, let's take a moment to revisit those dreaded New Year's Resolutions. How are yours going? Mi...

People often ask us for advice on how to improve their chances of winning our annual photo contest. Read on for some tips to improve your travel p...

As the founder and owner of Backroads, people often expect me to have some special insight into how our trips run. It's true that I was a Trip Lea...

Imagine blasting down an icy slope, blinded by fog and flat light, nothing protecting you besides a helmet, goggles, and a spandex speed suit. Ent...

We recognize that throwing a bunch of children of all ages together isn’t necessarily the best way to travel with your family. That’s why we’ve de...

The Iditarod is one of the most epic dogsledding races in the world, but outside of Alaska, few even know what it is. How long is it? Why is it kn...

This is the post I’ve been needing to write for roughly a decade. Why? Because, as a former Glasgow bartender, I’ve spent most of my working life ...