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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 Le...

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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...

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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...

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

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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 l...

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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 ...

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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 seem...

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Is the Loch Ness Monster Real?

The dark cold waters of Scotland's Loch Ness stretch twenty-three miles in length and plunge to depths of nearly eight hundred feet, making it the...

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