Epic adventures to faraway places are the travel experiences that stay with you forever. When you’re suddenly immersed in a completely foreign world, …
Destinations
Luxury train journeys around the world
If the journey should be every bit as enjoyable as the destination, then what could be more appealing than a luxury rail journey. Reflecting a bygone …
Five fabulous English seaside towns
England has its fair share of wonderful coastal scenery and unspoilt beaches, but for that quintessential summer day outing, a visit to one of its tra…
Quick guide to Wellington, New Zealand
When Lonely Planet dubs you the ‘coolest little capital in the world’ it’s a lot to live up to. Wellington, New Zealand, is an energetic city (not yet…
Exploring France’s Mont Saint Michel
Just a few meters from the island’s small port, a one-roomed chapel rests next to the water. Crusted by barnacles and battered by decades of weather, …
Inside a Bali surf school
It turns out that being a surf instructor is a whole lot of fun, but also a whole lot of hard work. Leaning on a bar in the sweltering noon heat of Ba…
What’s all the fuss about Antarctica?
The great frozen continent divides travellers and even the greatest explorers. Repeat offender, Roderick Eime, buys into the debate. We all remember t…
The Northern Territory’s ancient Lost City
In the remote Abner Ranges of Australia’s Northern Territory stand the bizarre stone pillars of an ancient Lost City. Cape Crawford is not the k…
Treasures of Egypt and Jordan
Ancient Egyptians believed life on earth was part of an eternal journey and the Gods were stars in the skies watching over the land. Believing they wo…
British film and TV buffs rejoice
If you’re a movie buff or a fan of British TV classics, Back-Roads Touring has some special small group tours that will take you right to the heart of…