The Chelsea Flower Show is much more than a stunning annual celebration of all things horticulture, it’s a botanical extravaganza. Showcasing the best in garden design and boasting stunning disp…
Bangkok & River Kwai with Back-Roads
Wherever there’s a Back-Roads tour, you can be sure there’s an adventure to be found around every corner. Few places offer the cultural enrichment of Thailand and Back-Roads Touring has just the tour …
Vietnam’s amazing Halong Bay
Nothing quite prepares you for the sheer beauty of Halong Bay in North Vietnam. It’s a common backdrop for movies set in Vietnam, but no matter how many photographs you have seen or films you ha…
Battle of Britain tour
The Second World War was a defining moment in the history of Britain and to make it come alive, touring battlefields is a powerful, immersive, experience you’ll never forget. Add the museums, wa…
Britain’s great storytellers
Britain has a rich literary history as the place where some of the world’s most-loved characters were created and celebrated prose was written. Over the centuries, great poets and authors penned…
Back-Roads announces new Asia tours
Small group tour specialists Back-Roads Touring are now offering eight exciting new tours through Asia including Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. Starting in September 2018, these immersive tours highl…
Back-Roads Touring launches travel App
Back-Roads Touring has launched its first mobile App available free on Google Play and the App Store. Designed for Back-Roads customers, the new App allows travellers to load passport details and oth…
Life on the road with a Back-Roads tour leader
When you’re on a small-group tour, having a passionate and engaged tour leader can make all the difference to your holiday. Here we meet one such lifelong traveller who just adores her work. Kri…
Britain’s great garden tours
Small-group touring and special interest tours are on the rise in popularity as travellers look for ways to immerse themselves in a destination with like-minded people. Avid gardeners for example are …
5 European tours for your 2018 travel list
Back-Roads Touring has expanded its range of European itineraries with five exciting new tour options – one of which comes with a Dubai stopover. If you’re travelling to Europe, consider b…