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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.

Guests cycling towards hilltop castle.
July 7, 2022

The Ten Best Bike Routes in Europe

From vineyards to castles, from the Dalmatian Coast to the Bavarian Alps- our top 10 biking regions in Europe.

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Woman biking looking at a grassy field
June 2, 2022

What To Bring on a Bike Ride

Ever wonder what Backroads guests and Trip Leaders carry—or wear—on a bike ride? Read on for a behind-the-scenes look at how one leader, Jeremy Loewenstein, gears up for a day on the road and his tips for what to bring on a bike tour.

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Jane Holding Wine
May 16, 2022

Making Pecorino Under the Tuscan Sun

In early 2020, Jane took the leap and moved full-time to Tuscany, where she planned to continue leading Backroads trips and learning more about the Tuscan food scene. But, as fate would have it, that year would go very differently than she expected.

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Tom riding on coastline of Mallorca
May 4, 2022

A Note from Tom: Spring in the Mediterranean

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.

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Bryce Canyon at sunset
April 20, 2022

6 Epic Trailside Views at Bryce and Zion

Trip Leader and seasoned long distance backpacker Devin Karch knows a good trail when he sees one. After completing the legendary “Triple Crown” of long-distance trails in North America he spends his days on the trails of Bryce and Zion National Parks as our Trip Expert there. He’s selected a few of his favorite trail-side views in this blog post.

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Norway’s Lofoten Islands Family Walking & Hiking Tour - 20s & Beyond | Backroads
April 4, 2022

Five Bucket-List Hiking Trails in Europe

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

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Windmill the in center of a field of red and yellow flowers
March 17, 2022

Top Ten Trips for Flower Lovers

Nothing puts a spring in your step like a landscape of wildflowers. On the first day of the season, we've compiled the top ten Backroads trips for flower lovers.

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Martina Jones Johnson of That Couple Who Travels with her husband in Sardinia and Corsica
March 17, 2022

Why Active Travel Belongs on Your Adventure Bucket List

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

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Pyrenees to Costa Brava Bike Tour - Coastal Town
January 6, 2022

A Bike Tour in Spain - A Break From the Virtual World

What started out as a bike trip in Spain quickly became something unexpected: a meaningful escape from the virtual world.

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A Note From Tom
December 22, 2021

A Note from Tom: Looking Ahead to 2022

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.

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