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Chateau and wine touring in Bordeaux
There are few places in the world that connect you with history more profoundly than regional France. The lavish chateaux, unchanged medieval villages…
Aspen’s glacial valley – Maroon Bells
It was 4:30 in the morning when the alarm clock began screeching. Piercing the still darkness, the noise jolted me from my sleep. Could it be that tim…
The Butchart Gardens – worth travelling for
It began as a labour of love over 100 years ago – an abandoned mine and the eye-sore it left behind was too much to bear for one woman. Determin…
A royal tour of Britain
If you’re thinking about a trip to the UK, chances are you’re thinking about adding a touch of royalty to your travel plans. Back-Roads To…
Essence of Austria with Back-Roads Touring
What could be more magical than a trip through Austria? A country so well known, yet so unique, it defies the simplistic stereotypes or superlatives o…
Castles along the Rhine
There’s a reason European river cruises are so popular. Renowned for their style, service and comfort, there’s no better way to see the magnificent si…
Treasures of the Mekong
A cruise along the Mekong is the perfect way to see all the sites. Travelling from Siem Reap in Cambodia, to Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City, this well-kno…
A Russian river tour
For those not up on Eastern European history and culture, Russia has a way of dazzling the uninitiated. Even if you’re familiar with the stories…
Celebrate the ANZAC legacy in France
A continent fraught with war for centuries, Europe is today a great monument, filled with the scars of battle, and the blood, sweat and tears of human…