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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Nestled deep within lush tropical foothills sits a cluster of over a dozen tiny villages that comprise the tranquil town of Ubud--the artistic and...
The punctually repetitious ezan (Islamic call to prayer) will forever ring distinctly in my ears--that shrill wailing cry echoing from loudspeaker...
One of the greatest things about working for Backroads is being able to experience unique cultural events around the globe. Ever since I first set...
If you’re lucky enough to visit Italy, then you undoubtedly need to experience one of Italy’s great initiatives, agriturismos. If you’re lucky eno...
As a Backroads trip leader, I often get asked what is my favorite city in the world. Many of my peers answer, "Oh, that's tough..." For me, it's n...
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Guests on Backroads trips to Ireland explore their family history and connect with the land and culture. Alison traced her great-great-grandfather...
One of the things we hear most often from parents on our trips is that they love traveling with us because it’s one of the only times in their bus...
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...
Cycling through Europe offers a unique opportunity to traverse beautiful landscapes, ride through historic towns and explore new cultures while tr...
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