The first time I saw Italy was by bike. As it turned out, taking it slow, savoring the details, connecting more personally with the destination i...

Little is known about the earliest inhabitants of the Southwest. Once called the “Anasazi,” or "ancient enemy," mystery surrounds their existence,...

In the 1920s Coco Chanel ushered in the era of the deep dark tan. With her blessing, the tan became a symbol of languorous luxury, rather than a s...

As you travel through Ireland, one given is that even the tiniest of towns will boast at least one Irish pub—and more likely, they’ll each have a ...

Just a short journey from Lisbon, the charming town of Sintra stands in stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of modern city life. ...

What is it about Death Valley that gets such a hold on people and inspires them to live in what might be called the most inhospitable place in our...

Continuing with our series of videos specially made to bring a bit of the Backroads travel world right to your home, we asked longtime Backroads g...

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...

With so many of us home and unable to travel at the moment, we thought it would be nice to bring a bit of the magic of travel (and one of our favo...

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...

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 ...