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July 16, 2026
Traveling with a Child with Severe Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide
Can children with severe food allergies travel safely? Yes! Hear from a Backroads mom as she shares key strategies for trip planning, dining and emergency preparedness for confident family travel.
For cyclists seeking something new in Europe, Cyprus combines coastal routes along the Mediterranean coast with sustained climbs into the Troodos Mountains. Wide, lightly traveled roads, scenic valleys and historic villages create a challenging, uncrowded alternative to Europe’s better-known cycling…
What does responsible travel look like in action? Key lessons from Alaska's USTOA Sustainability Summit and how Backroads is advancing responsible travel through conservation, community partnerships and sustainable tourism practices.
When Meg Zucker, author of Born Extraordinary, joined a cycling trip in Mallorca, she wasn't looking for special treatment, just an opportunity to explore. What she found was a welcoming community, supportive Trip Leaders and a powerful reminder that adventure travel can be accessible to everyone.
Backroads celebrates Canada Day as a reflection of the country’s history, diverse cultures and iconic landscapes—honoring the voices and stories that continue to shape Canada today.
For some of us, December is less about escaping winter and more about escaping routine, leaving predictability behind. If we’re going to go somewhere new, why settle for a lounge chair on a beach when we could witness nature, culture and wildlife at their most peculiar and spectacular? These five de…
Go behind the scenes of Backroads’ new 2027 adventure travel destinations, from Costa Rica to the Alps—with insider insights from the experts who designed each trip.
Tucson, a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, offers a food scene rooted in Sonoran Desert traditions and local agriculture. Experienced on a Backroads Hiking & Walking Trip, from Mercado District bites to memorable on-trip dining, it pairs vibrant cuisine with outdoor adventure and cultural discovery.