"I took the road less traveled," said Robert Frost, "and that has made all the difference," a useful paradigm for traveling anywhere, but especially on the Continent. The Yellow Roads of Europe are routes off the beaten path that bring you closer to the less-visited sights and the everyday life of the country. Explore it all by land, river cruises, small ship cruises, Tauck Bridges family adventures, and for the truly adventurous, small group tours.

Coast to coast, the United States is an amazing destination to explore. Tauck journeys are a reflection of the vivid landscapes and hidden gems in our constantly amazing national parks. Tauck's Local Experts tell their stories and help define what our country is built on, a true blending of cultures. Don't forget the unique one-off's — Newport mansions, the best fall foliage, antebellum architecture, Hawaiian luau's, sophisticated cityscapes and Colonial villages.

O Canada! It's a land of breathtaking natural wonders, from Fundy Bay and thundering Horseshoe Falls to the turquoise lakes and glacier-clad peaks of the Canadian Rockies.  The world's second-largest country offers a larger-than-life playground of diverse landscapes and cultures, postcard-perfect fishing towns, Old World cities, vast forests, and cosmopolitan capitals where the hotels are historic and grand.

Legend has it that Nigorongoro Crater in Tanzania was the Garden of Eden, and it's still lush with forest, pasture, lakes, and animal life, and not far from Oldupai, where some of the oldest human fossils have been found. The largest beasts on the planet still roam Africa, tribes still follow ancient ways and traditions, and you can't help but feel the pulse of a primal connection as you hear echoes of a distant past in the strange, breathtaking landscapes.

Costa Rica is tropical rainforests and exotic wildlife. Argentina is arid and distinctly European. Patagonia is an anomaly of animals, glaciers and jagged mountains. Brazil is Rio, Amazon jungles and Andean peaks.  In Peru, mountain cities and Incan ruins wait to be explored. Every region in Latin America has its own dialects, but everywhere the technicolor landscapes speak the same language of adventure.

Across Asia, high-tech cultures are evolving beside ancient ones. From the elegant simplicity of a Japanese tearoom to the neon cityscapes of Tokyo; from the intricate art of a Cambodian temple; from elephant walks to frenetic street markets to the serene beauty of the Taj Mahal, Tauck guides you through the exotic pageantry of Asia, including Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Japan, India and Thailand.

It's only a short flight from Australia's wildly diverse landscapes, cultures and cities to New Zealand's volcanic islands, geysers and mystical fjords. With Tauck, you can visit the countries together on a comprehensive Down Under tour which includes Melbourne, Ulura Rock, the Great Barrier Reef and Sydney. Then, hop across the Tasman Sea to Wellington, Fjordlands and Auckland or explore New Zealand's wonders by small ship.

Ancient sites play headlining roles in Middle Eastern countries, where a cultural tapestry rich with timeless traditions and tales of life long ago coexists with present-day innovations. Whether you're exploring Israel, Jordan, Egypt or Morocco, Tauck's journeys through the Middle East introduce you to timeless architectural treasures and cultural legacies to be learned, shared and experienced.

Explore the world through natural history travels on an expeditionary cruise to Antarctica or a fascinating land expedition to Churchill, Manitoba in search of the polar bears. Learn, explore and become part of a special group of travelers who are explorers, discoverers and adventurers making a deeper connection with the world around us, a world that beckons and inspires with travel experiences unlike any other.

Tauck is committed to providing authentic local experiences that enable educational opportunities for their guests to connect more deeply in the destinations they're visiting, as well as provide an economic benefit to the communities visited.

Tauck is committed to the cultural and historical preservation of the destinations they visit, to help to ensure the past is present for the future — and to help to foster understanding in an interconnected world.

By traveling responsibly, and in partnership with their global suppliers, Tauck continually identifies opportunities to reduce environmental impact worldwide.