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Tyne Cot Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, Ypres, with blue sky and red flowers

15th March 2021

3min

Tales from the Battlefields: A Q&A with Tour Leader Steve

Our Battlefields Tour Leader Steve shares stories from the front line of the First World War, including the military sites and war memorials we visit, and the personal pilgrimages we make on our tours of France and Belgium.

Tales from the Battlefields: A Q&A with Tour Leader Steve
sunset over Porto and the Douro River

8th March 2021

4min

Tour Leader Tips: Immersive Adventures in Spain and Portugal

Eager to learn more about the alluring countries of Iberia from the people who call it home? Our Spain and Portugal Tour Leaders share their top tips, including mealtimes, viewpoints and a cautionary tale about charismatic strangers...

Tour Leader Tips: Immersive Adventures in Spain and Portugal
twilight scene of Varenna along the shores of Lake Como, Italy

4th March 2021

4min

Italy and Malta’s Mediterranean Charms, Told by Tour Leaders

We asked our Italy and Malta Tour Leaders to share their expert local knowledge, including culinary tips, historic tales, and the best place to catch a majestic Mediterranean sunset.

Italy and Malta’s Mediterranean Charms, Told by Tour Leaders
Padstow harbour, Cornwall, with fishing boats, shops and restaurants

25th February 2021

3min

Corners of Cornwall: Follow in Rick Stein’s Footsteps

Has Rick Stein's BBC series about Cornwall inspired you to pay a visit to this captivating corner of England? Read on to discover how you can explore the programme's highlights, and so much more, with Back-Roads Touring.

Corners of Cornwall: Follow in Rick Stein’s Footsteps
sun setting beyond the Old Man of Storr on the Isle of Skye

23rd February 2021

5min

Tour Leader Tales: Legendary UK and Ireland Historical Sites

Our UK and Ireland Tour Leaders share their favourite legends from their tours, including a lovestruck mermaid in Cornwall and the five sisters still waiting for their suitors in the Scottish Highlands.

Tour Leader Tales: Legendary UK and Ireland Historical Sites