With just about everything, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and when it comes to our favourite places, personal experiences add an extra dimension. But whatever filter you apply, it’s hard to go…
50 Things to do in Queensland
There is no shortage of activities in Australia’s Sunshine State of Queensland. To get you started, here are 50 things to do: 10 Adventures, 10 Walks, 10 With Views, 10 With Water & 10 With …
Tasmania by motorhome
A home on wheels is the way to go to explore Australia’s island state. It’s 5.30am, a time when most sensible people are still in bed with their dreams. As the inky night sky lightened, I peered throu…
Leaf Peeping during New England fall
In Japan, they call it momijigari. In New England, it’s known as leaf-peeping. Come fall, Americans jump in their cars and search out the changing colours of the landscape in Connecticut and other nor…
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 would become Gods themselves, the Pharaohs commissio…
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…
Hawaii in all seasons
Hawaii is a perfect holiday destination year-round. But some months are even more perfect in particular parts of the islands. Here’s how to spend the entire year in spectacular weather. January: Honol…
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…
Hit the road in Australia – 4 classic road journeys
With the cruise control activated and a feel-good beat on your vehicle’s music system, hit the open road and experience the freedom and space of Australia. Here are four classic road journeys to…
30 must-see gardens in ‘America’s Garden Capital’
Quaker farmer John Bartram laid roots in Philadelphia’s first botanical garden in 1728 on the banks of the Schuylkill River. Known as ‘botanist to the king’, Bartram himself could not have predicted t…