As a single parent of a teenager, I was hoping to get an exciting, carefree and fun experience to share with my daughter. But our Backroads trip to Iceland left us with so much more. Our adventure In Iceland will inspire my daughter and me for years to come, and it was exponentially more valuable due to the remarkable people who shared the adventure with us.

When my husband asked me how I’d like to mark my 40th birthday, my answer was to go on an action-packed adventure with him and our three kids. A vacation where there is something for everyone seemed like the ultimate challenge.

Famous today for its dramatic coves and cliffs, picturesque fishing villages and warm turquoise water, the Costa Brava's gorgeous exterior hides a checkered past.

Insider tips from a Backroads Trip Leader to help you discover England's most iconic region.

After years in Iceland, it happened at last: a volcano erupting before my eyes.

The most sparsely populated country in Europe, Iceland is a place where nature dwarfs humanity. It’s awe-inspiring and humbling, and it’s one of our favorite places to travel—here are five reasons why.

When Marty Perlmutter's good friend Roy passed away from multiple myeloma, Marty decided to bike across the USA from coast to coast to raise awareness of the disease in honor of Roy.

Can you believe there are no trespassing laws in Scotland? It's true—Scotland's "Right to Roam" will allow you to discover the hidden corners and forgotten ruins of this stunning country.

Rachel Carson's little-known love affair with the rocky Maine coastline kicked off her career and, ultimately, helped save the majestic Peregrine Falcon from extinction.

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 is all deeply embedded in the very nature of traveling by bike.