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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...

Did you know that 63% of travelers are women? What about the fact that 85% of solo travelers are female?We here at Backroads are celebrating the w...

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 ...

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...

Essential gear to bring on a bicycle ride.

We just got back from Mallorca and Menorca, where, as you can see in these photos shot by Liz, I had a smile on my face for the whole week. ...

Trip Leader and seasoned long distance backpacker Devin Karch knows a good trail when he sees one. After completing the legendary “Triple Crown” o...

Discover five unforgettable trails and see how you can join us this summer to explore these iconic routes! ...

Why go active? Discover 10 reasons from a first-time active traveler.