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January 6, 2022
A Bike Tour in Spain - A Break From the Virtual World
The last year has been transformative for Backroads, but after welcoming more than 25,000 guests on trip in 2021, it’s clear that some things—like the desire to travel—never change.
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 du…
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.
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.