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Backroads: Small-Group, Big Smiles, and the Joy of Moving Through a Place

If you’ve ever paged through a Backroads brochure and thought, “How could one brand possibly cover this much of the world?”—you’re not wrong. Backroads runs thousands of departures across all seven continents, with trips in 55+ countries and styles that match how you like to move: biking, walking & hiking, or multi-adventure (the “why choose?” of active travel). And yes, e-bikes are common and confidence boosting on many biking days. What we love about Backroads is the fit .

Silversea Expeditions: Wild Edges, Warm Towels, and the Thrill of the Zodiac

Expedition cruising has entered its golden age and Silversea sits sweetly at the intersection of untamed and uncompromising . Think: mornings skimming past icebergs in a Zodiac, afternoons trading field notes with a marine biologist, evenings back on board with a hot shower, a perfect martini, and your butler asking how you’d like your parka hung to dry. The ethos is simple: go deeper, learn more, and let nature set the schedule. Days unfold in morning/afternoon forays hikes

Brazil: Between Samba Streets and Jungle Rivers

By Amanda Sauer Rio isn’t a city you simply visit—it pulls you in and insists you join the fun. We jumped off our redeye flight and straight into the city, exploring with a guide to get our bearings. Santa Teresa’s bohemian streets, the sweeping aqueduct, a stop for fried chicken with garlic and lime (heaven), and those first glimpses of Christ the Redeemer and Rio’s one-of-a-kind cathedral. It was the perfect welcome. We ended out first day braving the afternoon crowds of t