Photo by Andrea Willmore/Shutterstock Garden Route, South Africa Hugging the eastern coastline of South Africa, the Garden Route takes you through the …
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A Guide to the World’s Best Road Trips
The 10 best road trips around the world, a mix of classic and unexpected, coastal and countryside.
Africa
Hugging the eastern coastline of South Africa, the Garden Route takes you through the nation’s hits.
The Garden Route, a stretch that runs along the eastern coast of South Africa, presents some of the country’s best experiences cobbled into one. …
Namibia may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think “road trip,” but that’s about to change. Exploring offbeat destinations is one of …
North America
This seven-day journey that starts and ends in Anchorage is an outdoorsy road-tripper's dream.
This weeklong excursion traverses four scenic byways and juxtaposes bustling Denali National Park, the most popular in the state, with the less …
Sunny days, sandy beaches, incredible surf. The Pacific Coast Highway, part of California’s State Route 1, may be the best road trip out there—here …
This loop around the San Juans soars over stunning mountain passes and into Victorian-era mining towns, spanning some of the most rugged terrain in …
Two lanes, five days, nine tunnels, and endless diversions. The lilting accents, the stiff drinks, the lingering meals—nearly everything about the …
Whether you’re looking for sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean or a multiday adventure through national parks, these road trips provide plenty of …
South America
Outdoor adventures await throughout the Lake District in northern Patagonia in Argentina and Chile. From white-water rafting to heli-skiing to hiking, there’s something for everyone no matter the season, all amid charming, European-style towns.
This road trip tops lists for a reason: The fairy-tale scenery comes with adrenaline-spiking nature adventures, authentic South American culture, and …
Europe
A drive along Ireland’s windswept coastline brings endless opportunities for nature walks and hunkering down in cozy pubs
Charming French châteaux or windswept Irish vistas? Norwegian fjords or Welsh beaches? Europe’s best drives offer it all. A vast and varied continent, …
Give yourself at least five days to do the 516-mile drive, which starts and ends in Inverness. Don’t miss these highlights on the way. Getting …
Reykjavík has its charms, but to get the most of all Iceland has to offer, it’s best to hit the road. Iceland is not overcrowded, as we’ve …
Australia
Spend at least three days on a leisurely tour of Australia’s Great Ocean Road, a spectacular coastal route that runs south out of Melbourne. There are pristine beaches, yes, but also a stunning national park with waterfall hikes and zipline adventures.
