Italian cooking class

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. 

Nikkita in the snow

By Nikkita Vass

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Truffle Hunt in Alba

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

Hopspices de Beaune

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.

Nikkita in the snow

By Nikkita Vass

Besalu

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

St Michael's Mount

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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Corners of Cornwall

Tour Leader Tales: Greatest Moments on the Road

1 Aug 2022

Imagine everything our extraordinary Tour Leaders have witnessed on the road. Endless idyllic, mesmerising views. Hidden corners of quaint villages full of mouthwatering cuisine. The intoxicating culture encountered each time our luxury mini-coach stops at a new, hypnotising destination. But what about their most memorable experiences?

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By Nikkita Sartori-Sigrist

Classic carbonara

Flavio’s Famous Carbonara Recipe

27 Jun 2022

Our guests treasure the gustoso (tasty) food on our much-loved Italian tours. Think savouring the top-rated pizza in the world on our Enchanting Southern Italy tour, unlocking the secrets of Tuscan cuisine during a cooking class on our Tuscan Treats tour or joining a truffle hunt with a local farmer on our tour aptly named Italian Indulgence.

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By Nikkita Sartori-Sigrist

Heart of England Tour

Tour Leader Tales: Travelling in 2022

24 Jun 2022

Tours are back!

It has now been a little over 2 months since we ran our long-awaited, first tour of 2022! As many of our brilliant guests, Tour Leaders, Drivers and Head Office staff will be aware, it had been a turbulent time waiting for trips to recommence. However, we are thrilled that so many guests have already booked onto a multitude of our award-winning tours for 2022 and beyond.

Here are a few insights from our remarkable Tour Leaders about their Blue-Roads Touring experience, travelling in 2022.

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By Nikkita Sartori-Sigrist

Plockton View

A Scottish Journey: Our Guests' Best Bits

17 May 2022

After an incredibly challenging period for Blue-Roads Touring, we are thrilled to report back on our first tour to depart since November 2019.

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By Nikkita Sartori-Sigrist

ANZAC Day Poppies

ANZAC Day Poems: Honouring Our Heroes

5 Apr 2022

Today we are commemorating ANZAC Day by reflecting upon the immense sacrifice that soldiers in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps have made for us throughout history. Courage, endurance and companionship are all strongly associated with 'the ANZAC spirit', which is deeply embedded in both nations' cultures. Today we honour our heroes by collating some excerpts of Remembrance and ANZAC Day poems.

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By Nikkita Sartori-Sigrist

Valletta Malta

Discover the most romantic cities in the world with us

10 Feb 2022

This Valentine’s Day, we’re delving into some of the most romantic cities in the world. Paris is constantly coined the city of love for its picturesque Tour Eiffel and River Seine, alongside Venice for its iconic waterways, but where else can you visit for a sprinkling of amore?

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By Nikkita Sartori-Sigrist