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The old adage goes, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Though it may be a cliché, it’s also good advice. The best way to get a sense for your destination’s culture is by partaking in day-to-day activities alongside the locals. But don’t stop at simply doing as the locals do, be sure to eat what they eat, drink… Read More

  We all know that traveling around the world—or even through different parts of the U.S.—is great fun. But it’s also the perfect opportunity to enrich and transform your global perspective by making new connections and finding new kinships among both like-minded travelers and the welcoming folks you meet in each destination. When you explore a new place on an… Read More

If you’re thinking about where to take your next vacation, the breadth of our line of active tours may prove somewhat overwhelming considering you can bike or walk you way through 26 countries on 5 continents with us. We want you to find the perfect itinerary for your preferences. Perhaps nothing is more rewarding than a glass of wine after… Read More

We are always amazed at how devoted many of our travelers are to the VBT experience. Avid “VBTers” (as we like to call them) tend to bring so much knowledge and inspiration to first-time travelers on our tours. Tom S. and Sarah T. are 13-time travelers who have journeyed from Africa to Asia to Europe to right here in the… Read More

According to a study conducted by the University of Scranton, the Top 5 New Year’s resolutions for 2014 were “Lose Weight”, “Getting Organized”, “Spend Less & Save More”,“Enjoy Life to the Fullest” and “Staying Fit and Healthy.” While the millions of Americans who make resolutions may feel that losing weight and enjoying life to the fullest is a paradoxical endeavor;… Read More