“Did you ever think,” I said to my son, halfway through a Backroads trip to Argentina’s Lake District, “that one day you’d be sipping champagne on a private boat in the middle of a lake in Patagonia?” “This is epic,” came his response. It wasn’t the only epic moment on that trip. There was the snowc…

In honor of Mother's Day and all the inspirational, kind and strong moms who keep things running smoothly (both at Backroads and in life!), we want to shine a spotlight on one of our favorite moms in our Backroads community. Meet Alison Iles, a former Trip Leader and mom of two champion mountain bik…

Every year, the World Happiness Report reminds us of something we already knew—some places just feel, well, happier. That feeling comes from a unique blend of connection, nature and balance, plus a certain je ne sais quoi that shifts in subtle, fascinating ways from place to place. In this year’s CN…

Many countries call themselves “the crossroads of Europe,” but Romania has a particularly strong claim to take the cake. It’s where the Danube meets the sea, where the Balkans meet Central Europe, where Latin culture meets Slavic and where north meets south.

There are certain places on our trips that guests remember long after they’ve gone home. The Blackford Highland Games field is one of them.

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower,” wrote Albert Camus, and October says it’s true. Dynamic colors, shifting light, foliage stepping back so the wildlife can really stand out–the world just looks a little different at this time of year.

This Earth Day, we’re taking a closer look at how sustainability shows up across Backroads, from how we operate behind the scenes to how we design our trips and how we give back to the communities where we live, work and explore. We don’t think of responsible travel as just one initiative. We are ta…

National parks are the places where many of us formed our fondest memories with family and friends. Go ahead: Close your eyes and recall your earliest or most impactful experiences in nature. Maybe it was watching the sun light up Yosemite’s granite walls, learning how to pitch a tent in the Great S…

Backroads offers nearly 100 Biking, Hiking & Walking and Multi-Adventure experiences in 21 of the most beautiful national parks in the US—from Acadia to Zion. We’ve taken care of everything so you can immerse yourself in the wonders on thoughtfully designed itineraries led by our expert Trip Leaders…

Our Trip‑Leader‑approved river cruise packing tips: experience‑tested advice to help you have everything you need for an unforgettable active travel cruise along Europe’s waterways.