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31 Jul 2025

More Than Just Ragu: Why Bologna should be on your list

This irresistible destination nestled in the heart of the world-famous Emilia-Romagna region is charming, yet less chaotic and touristic than its louder neighbours. 

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By Nikkita Vass

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Truffles, Castles & Tastings: Our Favourite Signature Moments

8 Oct 2025

We believe that travel is made memorable not by ticking off the sights, but by those unique moments that stir all the senses – the taste of local wine poured with pride, traditions told by those who have lived them, the hush of history echoing through a cobbled lane. 
 

 

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By Montana Unterweger

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Beaune: Burgundy’s Medieval Gem for Wine Lovers

8 Oct 2025

Let’s face it, France is the undisputed wine capital of the world. Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne… the names alone conjure up glasses of ruby reds and sparkling golds.

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By Nikkita Vass

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Siestas, Stories & Scenic Roads: Through Julia’s Eyes

15 Jul 2025

Today, we step into Julia’s world for a heartfelt look behind the scenes of life on the road.

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By Julia Antiguedad

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Meet Your Tour Leader: from the Classroom to the Coast

29 May 2025

Every Back-Roads journey is shaped by those travel moments that just feel... different. Our Tour Leaders play a huge part in creating those extraordinary memories for guests that last a lifetime.

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Our Top 10 Gastronomic Experiences

9 Aug 2019

Our Top 10 Gastronomic Experiences

Stories waiting to be unravelled. Secrets waiting to be revealed. Delicious flavours that tantalise your every taste bud. It’s time to embark on a voyage of gastronomic discovery with our one-of-a-kind culinary experiences. Here, we’ve selected some of our European favourites to share with you. Are you ready to discover your Europe?

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By Erin Bunn

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7 Reasons Why You Should Join Our Corners of Cornwall Tour

2 Aug 2019

Discover Cornwall with Blue-Roads Touring Touring

From windswept moors and wild coastlines to historic cities and picture perfect fishing villages, the county of Cornwall is filled with evocative sights and fascinating stories. Our Blue-Roads Touring Corners of Cornwall tour seeks out the maritime heritage, rural beauty and culinary pride of this unique corner of South West England – here are seven reasons why it’s time to join the journey.

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By Erin Bunn

The Scottish Highlands

Our top 5 experiences in the spellbinding Scottish Highlands and Orkney Islands

22 May 2019

Visit the Scottish Highlands and Orkney Islands

The Scottish Highlands and Orkney Islands have an air of magic and melancholy that surround them. The verdant, mist-veiled peaks and troughs of the Highlands have inspired legends for centuries, whilst in the Orkneys dramatic red sandstone cliffs plunge vertically into the often tumultuous waters below. Lonely wrecks of warships are strewn around the islands and the eerie soundtrack is the chatter of vast sea-bird colonies.

But there are also sublime stretches of pristine sand lapped by clear waters, undulating hills dotted with sleepy villages and imposing, ancient ruins which tell of the region’s great history. The far North of Scotland is the embodiment of contrast.

We’ve narrowed down a list of some of our favourite things to see and do in these enigmatic parts.

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By Natalie Baker

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What To Pack For Your Blue-Roads Touring Tour

11 Mar 2019

What To Pack For Your Blue-Roads Touring Tour

Wondering what to take with you on your upcoming Blue-Roads Touring tour?

It’s important to bear in mind that what you pack will depend on the countries you’re visiting and the time of year in which you plan to travel. So be sure to do some research before your departure.

In the meantime, use our handy packing list to get you started.

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By Marianne Lampon

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Unwrap gifts with us this December... ?

Travel gifts await this festive season

This December, something spellbinding awaits... 

We’re thrilled to announce that we will be spreading some festive magic this season by unveiling some truly enchanting gifts. Every week, these travel-themed gifts will get bigger and better the closer we get to the New Year.  

Read on to unearth these awe-inspiring prizes... 

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By Nikkita Sartori-Sigrist

A Scottish Journey

Reflecting on a wonderful season of touring...

The 2023 Season

What a wonderful year on the road it’s been! We’re taking the opportunity to reflect on some of our guests’ reflections about what made their 2023 touring experiences extra special. 

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By Nikkita Sartori-Sigrist