Regardless of personal faith, visiting the world’s great churches is high on most travel to-do lists. The stirring stroll through St Peter’s Square to tour the Renaissance wonder of St Peter’s Basili…
Exploring Yorkshire – England’s largest County
From gritty mill towns to wild moorlands and secluded coves, Yorkshire is England’s best-kept secret. Drystone walls climb the hills as they have always done. Those wonderful limestone walls tha…
Exploring Britain’s Lake District
Touring Britain’s Lake District transports you to a serene world of undulating fells, mystical tarns and oak woodlands. And then there are the 16 lakes that add the fairytale overlay that have inspire…
Exploring Northumberland’s castles
Medieval Northumberland used to be a dangerous place to be. Today, you can plunge back into medieval times through historical reenactments and a liberal dose of your own imagination. The year is 1346…
Exploring the ancient city of York
As King George VI once said, “The history of York is the history of England.” It’s certainly easy to agree with him as you stroll atop the city’s 4.5-kilometres of 13th-century…
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 traditional seaside towns is a must. Here are five mu…
10 of the world’s most spectacular places
Buy your airline ticket, pack your travel bags and camera gear, and get ready for a whistle-stop tour of ten of the planet’s most spectacular man-made and natural sites… 1. Arches National…
Magical history tour – Europe’s ‘lesser-known’ World Heritage Sites
A UNESCO World Heritage Site can be defined as “a place like a building, monument, national park, desert or city that is listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization …
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 famous and very familiar places. From the cult cl…
A UK hotpot for foodies!
He is one of the more affable and authentic chefs on the world stage and a favorite son of Cornwall. Dining at a Rick Stein restaurant on the southwestern tip of England is just one of the many epicur…