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Active Travel Trends for 2025

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10 Best Europe Vacation Tours for Families

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An Unlikely Journey

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Nine Trips, Four Nations, One Kingdom: Which UK Adventure Fits You?

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Welcome to The BackBeat!

Your go-to guide for epic adventures. Dive into tales from the road and trail, straight from our expert Trip Leaders, and get the inside scoop on planning your next escape. From pro tips and a peek behind the scenes to bucket-list destinations and unforgettable travel stories, inspiration is here.

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December 16, 2019

Our Big Greek Family: Solo Travel with Backroads

We were 19 strangers meeting for the first time at the airport in Heraklion, Crete. We all had a common passion for cycling, hiking, seeing the world, and eating great food. Our easily identifiable Backroads jerseys came in handy while we were waiting for each other's arrivals.

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Safari in South Africa
December 10, 2019

The Story Behind the Backroads South Africa & Botswana Video

The moment we stepped out of the vans, we were absolutely swarmed with smiling, laughing and shouting children. Dani, one of the Backroads Trip Leaders, originally from Spain and one of the friendliest people I’ve ever met, swam through the sea of children to get to me and said, “Hey man, you’ve got to fly the drone, the kids will LOVE it.”

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Machu Picchu
December 5, 2019

The Mysteries of Machu Picchu

It's hard to deny that Machu Picchu is a truly grand feat of engineering, but why was such an impressive structure abandoned? War? Disease? Divine intervention? Learn more about one of the greatest archaeological mysteries in human history, as well as how to explore it on your next visit to Peru!

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Cliffs of Moher
November 26, 2019

Five Must-Do Experiences in Ireland

Ireland is a land of old-time charm, bucolic vistas and sheep—lots of sheep.

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Argentina lakeside biking with Backroads
November 19, 2019

Active Travel for Solo Travelers

Want to travel solo but not alone? Choose a Backroads adventure where you can choose how much or how little group time you need. It’s the ultimate freedom!

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Waterfall Costa Rica
November 12, 2019

The Heart of Costa Rica

Sometimes obscured by lush rainforests, dramatic volcanoes and pristine beaches, the true heart of Costa Rica awaits your discovery.

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Wilderness Lodge Lake Moeraki
October 15, 2019

Enchanting Lodges of New Zealand

Ever stayed somewhere so fabulous that you never wanted to leave? These two wilderness lodges on New Zealand's South Island have left one of our leaders awestruck!

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October 9, 2019

Wildlife of the Galápagos Islands

Ecuador’s Galápagos Islands are like no other place on earth. Where else can you swim with curious sea lions, hike alongside a giant tortoise and witness the bizarre mating dance of the blue-footed booby? Check out this one-of-a-kind travel destination.

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Jumping into the Lake
September 13, 2019

Finding Solitude in Yellowstone & the Tetons

It's no secret that America's National Parks have become increasingly crowded in recent years. In an era that has made travel the new fad, it seems that every worthwhile destination is now at the mercy of floods of visitors. And it doesn't look like it's about to slow down anytime soon!

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