As the weather cools, Canberra and its surrounds come alive with truffle hunters and events to celebrate this elusive delicacy. From The Truffle Festi…
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12 Spectacular Days in South Africa
South Africa and safaris are hugely popular with Australian travellers and it’s easy to understand why. The incredible diversity South Africa ha…
Would you swim in a glass bottom pool 150 metres in the air?
Dubbed ‘Sky Pool’, the Market Square Tower infinity pool, located on the 42nd floor of a Texas apartment hotel, extends three metres over the edge loo…
Behind-the-scenes with a Back-Roads tour leader
As anyone who has ever been on an organised tour knows, having a tour leader who is engaged and passionate, who shows a genuine interest in their gues…
The secret flight crew rest areas revealed
Have you ever wondered where pilots and flight attendants rest on long-haul flights? As we sit enjoying our meals and in-flight entertainment, crew me…
Why train travel beats flying within the USA
Swap the hustle-and-bustle of crowded US airports, long security checkpoint lines and choked freeways with a train journey instead. Travelling by rail…
Why you should go on a Group Tour
With the world at your technology-enabled fingertips these days, trying to fathom the myriad choices around travel can be daunting. Where to go, how t…
History comes alive on a battlefield tour
Everyone loves to travel but it’s our unique interests and hobbies that usually influence our choice of destination, tours and activities. For h…
Traveller’s Tales: European River Cruise
No matter how glossy the brochure or tempting the offer, a personal recommendation from someone who’s actually been on the trip you’re considering is …
Musings of a Back Roads tour guide
For over twenty-five years, Back Roads Touring has been taking travellers on exciting journeys through Europe. With their road-less-travelled approach…