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Route deep-dives, seasonal timing, and practical planning notes from the world’s greatest drives.
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8 Best Road Trips in South Africa, Garden Route to Sani Pass
South Africa's eight best drives, ranked, from the week-long Garden Route to the 4x4 climb up Sani Pass. Real distances, seasons, and road notes for each, straight from the route guides.
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Best Time to Drive the Atlantic Ocean Road, Norway
Norway's Atlantic Ocean Road runs 36 km over exposed bridges and causeways. Here is when to drive it for calm summer seas, and when to come for the big autumn waves.
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Southern Alps Highway: Queenstown to Christchurch in 4 Days
A four-day crossing of New Zealand's South Island, from Queenstown to Christchurch on SH6 and SH73. It climbs over Haast Pass, passes Fox Glacier, and crosses Arthur's Pass, with a spare day for the glacier walks.
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How to Rent a Car for a Road Trip: The Complete Guide
Not every road trip needs the same car. Here is how to pick the right rental class, sort the insurance, and read the fine print before you book.
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The 9 Best Hot Spring Road Trips in the World, Ranked
Nine hot spring drives ranked, from Iceland's Ring Road and Yellowstone's geyser basins to the boat-in pools of Patagonia and a soak in the Tajik Pamirs, each with its real season and distance.
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10 Best Road Trips You Can Do in a Regular Car (No 4x4)
You do not need a 4x4 for most of the world's best drives. These ten fully paved road trips, from California's Highway 1 to Scotland's North Coast 500, all handle fine in a standard rental car.
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10 Best Northern Lights Road Trips to Chase the Aurora
Aurora needs darkness, but the best far-north driving season is summer, when the sky never goes dark. These ten drives are ranked for the lights, each tagged with the weeks it is open and dark enough to see them.
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The 10 Best Fjord Road Trips Around the World, Ranked
Ten fjord drives ranked, from Norway's West Coast and New Zealand's Milford Sound to Iceland's Westfjords and Chile's Carretera Austral, each with its real season and distance.
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Chianti Road Trip Itinerary: Florence to Siena in 2 Days
Two days on the SR222 from Florence to Siena, through the vineyards and hill towns of Chianti. Here is the route day by day, with the tasting and parking rules that keep it easy.
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Driving the Three Corniches of the French Riviera
Three parallel cliff roads climb between Nice and Menton. Here is how to drive all three in two days, past Èze, Monaco and the Roman monument above the coast.
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Road Trip Safety Tips: How to Stay Safe on the Road
Most road trip trouble is predictable. Here is how to check conditions, pack for the gaps between towns, and pace yourself so the drive stays safe.
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Best Road Trips for Solo Travelers Around the World
Ten road trips that stay safe, easy to drive, and sociable when you go alone, from Iceland's Ring Road to Route 66, each ranked with its real season and distance.
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Best Road Trips in the Andes: 10 Routes, 5 Countries
Ten of the best drives in the Andes, ranked, from Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni to Argentina's Ruta 40, crossing five countries and passes near 5,000 metres.
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Best Road Trips in December: 10 Drives Around the World
Ten drives at or near their best in December, from South Africa's summer Garden Route to Baja, Death Valley, Oman, and Patagonia.
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10 Best Southern Hemisphere Coastal Road Trips, Ranked
Ten of the best coastal drives in the Southern Hemisphere, ranked, from Australia's Great Ocean Road to the Garden Route, with the best months to go.
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Cappadocia Road Trip Itinerary: 4 Days, Valley by Valley
Four days of fairy chimneys, underground cities and rock-cut churches, driven as one loop out of Göreme. How to split the days, and when to go.
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Shimanami Kaidō Drive: The Best Stops and When to Go
Six islands, six bridges, and the Seto Inland Sea the whole way. How to drive Japan's Shimanami Kaidō, the stops to make, and when to go.
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How to Plan a Winter Road Trip: Snow and Sun Routes
Some of the best drives peak in winter, while famous summer roads shut for the season. Here is how to tell them apart and plan around open, drivable roads.
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Best Wildlife Road Trips in the Americas: 10 Drives
Ten of the best wildlife drives in the Americas, ranked, from the jaguar country of the Pantanal to the whales and penguins of Patagonia, with the best months to go.
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Best Road Trips in November: 10 Drives Around the World
Ten drives at or near their best in November, from Australia's opening summer coast to the dry-season Yucatán, Kerala, and Patagonia.
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Best Canyon and Gorge Road Trips: 10 Ranked Drives
Ten of the world's great canyon and gorge drives, ranked, from the five parks of southern Utah to the Verdon, Colca, and the Blyde River Canyon, with the best season for each.
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Best Road Trips in October: 10 Drives Around the World
Ten road trips at their best in October, ranked. Fall color on the Blue Ridge Parkway, harvest in Alsace, and whales returning to the southern coasts.
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Great River Road Itinerary: 14 Days Across 10 States
The Great River Road follows the Mississippi 3,000 miles from Minnesota to the Gulf. Here is how to drive all ten river states in 14 days.
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Baja California Highway 1 Itinerary: 10 to 14 Days
Baja California Highway 1 runs 1,700 km from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas. Here is how to drive the peninsula in 10 to 14 days, stop by stop.
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How to Plan a Road Trip With a Dog: Routes and Tips
A dog road trip runs on short legs and frequent walks. Here is how to choose the route, pace the days, pack the back seat, and keep your dog safe in heat and across borders.
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Best EV Road Trips in North America: 11 Electric Drives
Eleven North American drives where an electric car shines, ranked. Dense charging, range back on every descent, and the Pacific Coast Highway on top.
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Best Road Trips in Brazil: 10 Drives Ranked by Season
Ten Brazilian drives worth the trip, from the Transpantaneira's dry-season jaguars to the chapada highlands and the Costa Verde coast, with the best season for each.
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The 10 Best Road Trips in India, from Ladakh to Kerala
India splits into two driving seasons. These are the ten best road trips, ranked, from the summer passes of Ladakh to the winter coasts of the south.
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Best Autumn Road Trips in Europe: 10 Ranked Drives
Autumn is the quiet season to drive Europe, with open passes, mid-harvest vineyards, and thinner crowds. Here are ten of the best drives, ranked, from the Dolomites to the Douro.
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Alaska Highway Itinerary: 8 to 10 Days, Stop by Stop
The Alaska Highway runs 2,400 km of boreal wilderness from Dawson Creek to Delta Junction. Here is how to drive the ALCAN in 8 to 10 days.
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Milford Sound Drive: Te Anau to the Fjord, Stop by Stop
The only road into Fiordland's great fjord, from Te Anau to Milford Sound. Where to stop, the best season, and how to time the drive around your cruise.
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How to Plan a Campervan Road Trip: A Practical Guide
A campervan lets you carry your bed and change plans on a whim. Get the van, the overnight rules, and your daily distance right before you go.
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10 Best Australian Outback Road Trips for the Dry Season
Ten outback drives ranked for the May to October dry season, from a five-day Red Centre loop to a three-week Canning Stock Route. Real distances, best months, and whether you need a 4WD or can go in a normal car.
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The 10 Best Loop Road Trips in the World, Ranked
Ten drives that finish where they start, from a one-day loop of the Ring of Kerry to a 1,600 km ring of Kyrgyzstan. Ranked, with real distances, durations, and the best months to go, plus why a loop skips the one-way rental fee.
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Best Road Trips in New Zealand: 11 Drives, Both Islands
Eleven New Zealand drives ranked, from Fiordland's Milford Sound to the whale coast at Kaikoura and the geothermal North Island. Distances, days and best seasons.
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The 10 Best Road Trips in the Alps to Drive Before Winter
Ten Alpine drives ranked, from the Grossglockner and the Stelvio to a 720 km traverse of the French Alps. When each pass is open, and which to drive first.
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Carretera Austral Itinerary: 12 Days, Stop by Stop
Chile's Ruta 7 runs 1,240 km of gravel and fjord ferries from Puerto Montt to the end of the road at Villa O'Higgins. Here is how to drive it in 12 to 14 days.
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Swiss Alps Road Trip: 5-Day Alpine Passes Itinerary
Five alpine passes in one five-day loop from Lucerne to car-free Zermatt, with a day-by-day plan and the best window to drive.
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How to Prepare Your Car for a Road Trip: Full Checklist
Most road-trip breakdowns start with something you could have caught at home, like a soft tire or a weak battery. Here is the pre-trip check, and how to match your prep to the road.
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The 10 Best Road Trips in Mexico for the Dry Season
Ten Mexican road trips ranked, from the 1,700 km Baja peninsula to the Yucatán Maya loop. When to drive each one, and which to pick first.
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The 10 best road trips for ancient history and ruins
Ten drivable routes that link the ancient world's great ruins, from Petra and Delphi to Pompeii, Angkor, and Chichén Itzá. Ranked, with real distances and the months each site is at its best.
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The 9 Best Glacier Road Trips in the World, Ranked
Nine drives that keep glaciers in your windscreen, from a two-day run past the Athabasca Glacier to a two-week Patagonian expedition. Ranked, with real distances, durations, and the best months to go.
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The 10 Best Volcano Road Trips in the World, Ranked
Ten drives built around active and recently active volcanoes, from an hour down Kīlauea to a full ring of Iceland. Ranked, with real distances, durations, and the best months to go.
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Natchez Trace Parkway Itinerary: 5 Days, Stop by Stop
The 715 km parkway from Natchez to Nashville follows a 10,000-year-old trail past ancient mounds, ghost towns, and Civil War sites. Here is how to drive it in five unhurried days.
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Best Time to Drive the Douro Valley, Portugal's Wine Route
Portugal's Douro Valley peaks during the September harvest, when pickers work the schist terraces and the quintas open their cellars. Here is when to drive it, and why summer is the hard season.
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How to Plan a Road Trip With Kids: Routes and Tips
Pick an easy, paved route with short daily legs and a reward at every stop, then plan the days around the kids. Here are the best family drives, with a full planning checklist.
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Best Central America Road Trips: 10 Dry-Season Drives
Ten dry-season drives across the isthmus, from Costa Rica's wildlife loop to Panama's Azuero coast. Ranked, with real distances and seasons.
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Best Road Trips in Argentina and Chile: 10 Drives
Two countries, one great mountain range. From the wild Carretera Austral to Ruta 40 and the lakes of Patagonia, here are 10 unforgettable Andes drives, ranked.
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Best Road Trips in the USA: 11 Iconic Drives
From Route 66 to the Pacific Coast Highway, here are the 11 best road trips in the USA, ranked, with real distances, seasons, and the one to drive first.
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Best Road Trips in France: 10 Scenic Drives Ranked
France may be Europe's most complete driving country. Here are the 10 best road trips in France, ranked, from the French Alps and the Verdon to the Loire châteaux and the Alsace wine route.
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Olympic Peninsula Road Trip Itinerary: 3 Days from Seattle
Ferry across Puget Sound and circle Olympic National Park in three days, from Hurricane Ridge to the Hoh Rain Forest and the wild Pacific beaches.
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Southern Utah Road Trip Itinerary: 7 Days, Five Parks
The classic one-way plan from St. George to Monument Valley, linking Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, and Goblin Valley.
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How to Plan a Solo Road Trip: Routes, Safety, Tips
Choose an easy, well-serviced route, pace it gently, and tell someone your plan. Here are the best drives to do solo, with a full planning and safety checklist.
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Best Spring Road Trips: 10 Drives for Blossom Season
Spring is the season of blossoms, wildflowers, and mild empty roads. Here are the 10 best road trips to drive in spring, ranked, from Japan's cherry blossom to Utah's red-rock canyons.
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Best Road Trips in Spain and Portugal: 11 Ranked
Spain and Portugal are two of the world's great driving countries. Here are the 11 best road trips in Spain and Portugal, ranked, from the Douro Valley and Picos de Europa to the Algarve and Andalusia.
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Best Road Trips in Italy: 11 Scenic Drives Ranked
Italy is one of the world's great driving countries. Here are the 11 best road trips in Italy, ranked, from the Amalfi Coast and the Dolomites to Tuscany, Sardinia, and Sicily.
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Best Central Asia Road Trips: 10 Epic Overland Drives
Ten unforgettable overland drives across Central Asia, from Tajikistan's Pamir Highway to the Silk Road cities of Uzbekistan, ranked with real distances, durations, and the season each is at its best.
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Death Valley Road Trip Itinerary: 3 Days, Stop by Stop
The classic three-day plan from the Las Vegas Strip to Stovepipe Wells, linking Zabriskie Point, Badwater Basin, Artist's Palette, and the singing dunes.
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Best Time to Drive Trollstigen, Norway's Troll Road
Norway's Troll Road only opens for a few short months. Here is exactly when to drive the eleven hairpins, and how to dodge a closed barrier or a ferry queue.
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How to Plan an International Road Trip Step by Step
Driving abroad is easier than it looks once six things are settled at home. Here is a practical checklist, grounded in real routes, for planning any international road trip.
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10 Best Epic Long-Distance Road Trips, Ranked
Ten multi-week giants that cross whole countries and continents. Here are the best epic long-distance road trips ranked, from Route 66 to Ruta 40 and beyond.
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Best Road Trips for Photographers: 11 Epic Drives
Eleven road trips built for the camera, ranked from Iceland's Ring Road to Death Valley, with the signature shots, best light, and seasons for each.
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Best Waterfall Road Trips: 10 Drives Full of Falls
Ten road trips built around waterfalls, ranked from the Columbia River Gorge to Iceland's Ring Road, with the falls, seasons, and stops that make each one worth the drive.
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Best Southeast Asia Road Trips: 12 Epic Drives Ranked
Twelve unforgettable drives across Southeast Asia, from Vietnam's Ha Giang Loop to the volcanoes of Java, ranked with real distances, durations, and the season each is at its best.
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Ring of Kerry Road Trip: The Best Stops and Timing
Ireland's classic one-day loop, stop by stop. Where to pull over between Killarney, Kenmare and the Atlantic coast, and the best season to drive it.
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Ha Giang Loop Itinerary: 4 Days, Stop by Stop
About 350 km, four days, and one unforgettable pass above the Nho Que gorge. Where to sleep, when to go, and how to ride northern Vietnam's greatest loop safely.
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How Many Hours Should You Drive a Day on a Road Trip?
How far should you drive each day? The honest answer is in hours, not kilometres. Here is a route-tested pace guide, so every day leaves room for the views.
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Best Middle East Road Trips: 10 Cool-Season Drives
October to April is the Middle East's driving season. Ten ranked road trips across Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, with real distances and the best month for each.
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The 10 Best Honeymoon Road Trips Around the World
From the Amalfi Coast to the Garden Route, here are the 10 most romantic road trips in the world for a honeymoon, ranked and grounded in real route data.
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Best Desert Road Trips for Autumn: 10 Ranked Drives
Autumn is when the desert cools into its finest driving season. Ten ranked drives with real distances, durations, and the best month for each.
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The 10 Best National Park Road Trips in North America
Ten unforgettable drives that run right through the parks, ranked with real distances, durations, and the best season for each.
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The Romantic Road Itinerary: 4 Days, Würzburg to Füssen
Germany's best-loved drive, 420 km of walled towns and rococo churches from Würzburg to Neuschwanstein. A four-day plan, stop by stop, and the best time to go.
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Seward Highway Road Trip: Anchorage to Seward Guide
Alaska's most accessible great drive, the Seward Highway follows Turnagain Arm from Anchorage to Seward. Here are the best stops, tips, and when to go.
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Shoulder Season Road Trips: When to Go and Why
Drive the world's iconic roads without the crowds. Here is what shoulder season means for a road trip, and how to time yours for the best weather and lowest prices.
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Best Balkan Road Trips: 10 Epic Drives Ranked by Region
Ten unforgettable drives across the Balkans, from Romania's Transfăgărășan to the Albanian Riviera, ranked with real distances, durations, and the season each is at its best.
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Best Road Trips in Japan: 10 Scenic Drives Ranked
Japan is one of the world's great driving countries. Here are the 10 best road trips in Japan, ranked, from the Shimanami Kaido to Mount Fuji, Hokkaido, and Kyushu's volcanoes.
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Best Family Road Trips: 10 Kid-Friendly Adventures
Ten gentle, wildlife-packed drives that keep kids glued to the window. Here are the best family road trips ranked, from Yellowstone to the Great Ocean Road and the Florida Keys.
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11 Best Motorcycle Road Trips: Ranked Riding Roads
Eleven roads, eleven of the best reasons to own a motorcycle. Here are the best motorcycle road trips ranked, from the Transfăgărășan and Stelvio to Norway's Trollstigen.
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Route des Grandes Alpes: 7-Day French Alps Itinerary
The great French Alpine traverse, from Lake Geneva to the Riviera over 16 passes. A seven-day plan, pass by pass, and the best time to drive it.
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Driving the Million Dollar Highway: A Complete Guide
Colorado's boldest short drive, the Million Dollar Highway climbs US 550 over Red Mountain Pass. Here are the best stops, driving tips, and when to go.
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One-Way Road Trip Rentals: The Point-to-Point Guide
Pick up in one city, drop off in another. When the one-way drop fee is worth it, which iconic drives need one, and how to book it for less.
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10 Best Stargazing Road Trips for Dark, Starry Skies
Ten drives, ten of the darkest skies on Earth. Here are the best stargazing road trips ranked, from Namibia's dunes to Death Valley, the Salar de Uyuni, and the Pamir.
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10 Best Winter Sun Road Trips for a Warm Escape, Ranked
Escape the cold on ten warm-weather drives. Here are the best winter sun road trips ranked, from Baja California to the Garden Route, the Florida Keys, and beyond.
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10 Best Mediterranean Coastal Road Trips, Ranked
One warm sea, ten unforgettable coast roads. Here are the best Mediterranean coastal road trips ranked, from the Amalfi Coast to the Adriatic, the Lycian shore, and beyond.
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Best Fall Foliage Road Trips: 11 Autumn Colour Drives
Eleven Northern Hemisphere drives for peak autumn colour, ranked, from the Blue Ridge Parkway to Japan's Golden Route, with the best season for each.
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Sea to Sky Highway Itinerary: Vancouver to Whistler
The classic two-day plan for all 125 km of the Sea to Sky Highway, from Howe Sound's fjord to Squamish's granite and the alpine village of Whistler.
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Garden Route Itinerary: 7 Days From Cape Town, Stop by Stop
The classic seven-day plan for the Garden Route, from Cape Town's two-ocean peninsula and the Hermanus whales to Knysna's lagoon and the Tsitsikamma forest.
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Road Trip Packing List: What to Pack for Any Route
Pack the universal list once, then add only what the terrain demands. The complete road trip packing checklist, grounded in real route conditions.
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Best African Safari Road Trips: 10 Dry-Season Drives
The dry season, June to October, is peak safari time. Here are ten of Africa's best game-country road trips, ranked, from the Serengeti to Etosha.
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Best Australia and New Zealand Road Trips: 8 Drives
Eight of the best road trips across Australia and New Zealand, from a two day surf coast classic to a week on Kimberley dirt, ranked with real distances and seasons.
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Best EV Road Trips in Europe: 10 Electric Drives
Ten European drives where an electric car shines, ranked. Dense charging, regenerative range on every descent, and the Swiss passes on top.
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Best Road Trips in Canada for Summer: 10 Epic Drives
Ten of the best Canadian road trips for summer, from a two-day glacier run in the Rockies to a coast-to-coast epic, ranked with real distances and seasons.
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Best Time to Drive the Grossglockner High Alpine Road
When to drive Austria's finest alpine road: a month-by-month guide to gate hours, snow, crowds, and the best light on the Grossglockner.
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Grand Teton to Yellowstone Itinerary: 5-Day Plan
The classic four-to-five-day plan from Jackson Hole to Lamar Valley, linking the Teton skyline with Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, and America's Serengeti.
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How Much Does a Road Trip Cost? A Real Budget Guide
Every road trip budget is five buckets: fuel, the car, lodging, food, and extras. Here is how to price any drive, with real route distances and clear ranges.
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10 Best Overland Adventure Road Trips, Ranked
Gravel, dirt, and high passes for serious overlanders. Here are the 10 best overland adventure road trips in the world, ranked, from Tajikistan's Pamir Highway to Turkmenistan's Gates of Hell.
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10 Best Island Road Trips in the World, Ranked
An island turns the sea into your co-pilot. Here are the 10 best island road trips in the world, ranked, from Iceland's full-country loop to Japan's six-island bridge run.
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10 Best Road Trips in the American Southwest, Ranked
From Utah's five national parks to Death Valley and Colorado's San Juan Skyway, here are the 10 best American Southwest road trips, ranked, with real distances, durations, and the best season to drive each.
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Best Short Road Trips: 10 Spectacular Scenic Drives
Ten iconic drives you can finish in a day or a weekend, ranked by how much scenery they pack per kilometre. From Stelvio's hairpins to Norway's Atlantic Ocean Road.
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Stelvio Pass Road Trip: Italy's Ultimate Alpine Drive
One of the highest paved passes in the Alps, driven the classic way. Where to stop on the Stelvio's 48 hairpins, and the best time to go.
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Beartooth Highway Road Trip: The Best Stops to Make
One of North America's highest paved roads, stop by stop. Where to pull over on the Beartooth Highway, and the best time to drive it.
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How to Plan an EV Road Trip: Range, Charging, Routes
An electric road trip is only as good as its charging plan. Here is a simple method, with real routes and real distances, to drive any road on battery without the anxiety.
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9 Best High-Altitude Road Trips in Asia for Summer
Nine of the world's highest driveable roads, across the Himalaya, Karakoram, and Pamir, all at their reliable best from June to September.
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Best Road Trips for Beginners: 10 Easy First Drives
The 10 most beginner-friendly road trips on earth, ranked. Easy driving, clear signs, and unforgettable scenery for your very first road trip.
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The Best Week-Long Road Trips: 10 Unforgettable Drives
Got one week and a rental car? These are the 10 best road trips you can drive end to end in five to eight days, ranked, from Iceland's Ring Road to Baja California.
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9 Best Nordic Road Trips to Drive in Summer
Nordic mountain roads open only a few short months a year. Here are the 9 best summer drives in Scandinavia, Iceland, and Lapland, ranked, from Norway's fjords to Finland's midnight sun.
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Cabot Trail Road Trip Itinerary: Best Stops in Order
The classic two-to-four-day plan for the full 298 km Cabot Trail loop, from Baddeck's lake to the Highland cliffs, whale-filled Pleasant Bay, and Ingonish.
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When Is the Best Time to Drive Going-to-the-Sun Road?
The road over Logan Pass is only fully open for a few short weeks. Here is when to go, when it opens, how long you need, and what to plan around.
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How to Plan a Road Trip: A Step-by-Step Guide
Great road trips are planned in a specific order. Here is a simple five-step method, with real routes and real numbers, to plan any drive without the usual mistakes.
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10 Best Wine Country Road Trips for Harvest Season
Autumn is when a wine region hits full pitch. Here are the 10 best wine country road trips for harvest season, ranked, from Portugal's Douro to California's Napa.
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Best Road Trips in Britain and Ireland for Summer
Long northern daylight and dry summer roads make Britain and Ireland unbeatable from May to September. Here are the 10 best drives, ranked, from Scotland's North Coast 500 to Cornwall's Atlantic Highway.
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The 10 Best South America Road Trips for Dry Season
Ten dry-season drives across the Andes, Altiplano and Brazilian highlands, ranked, with the real distances and the best months to go.
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10 Best Mountain Passes to Drive in Summer
High alpine passes open only a few short months a year. Here are the 10 best summer mountain drives on Earth, ranked, from Italy's Stelvio to Montana's Beartooth Highway.
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Road to Hana: Best Stops and How to Drive It
A stop-by-stop guide to Maui's Road to Hana, from Ho'okipa's sea turtles to black-sand Wai'anapanapa and the bamboo forest above Waimoku Falls.
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Overseas Highway Road Trip: Florida Keys Guide
A key-by-key guide to the Overseas Highway, US-1's 230 km leap across 42 bridges from the Florida mainland to Key West and Mile 0.
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Wild Atlantic Way Road Trip: Itinerary and Best Stops
A stop-by-stop week on Ireland's west coast, from Donegal's sea cliffs to Kerry's peninsulas, with honest advice on time, weather, and driving.
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Route 66 vs Pacific Coast Highway: Which Drive?
Two legendary American road trips, one decision. How Route 66 and the Pacific Coast Highway differ on time, scenery, and season, and how to combine them.
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Dolomites Road Trip Itinerary: 3 Days, Stop by Stop
Just 118 km, but two passes above 2,000 m and a chain of Ladin valleys make it a 3-day drive. Here is where to sleep, which pass to save for last, and how to pace it.
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Transfăgărășan Highway: Romania's Greatest Drive
Jeremy Clarkson called it the best road in the world. A stop-by-stop guide to driving Romania's Transfăgărășan, from Poenari Castle to Bâlea Lake and Sibiu, plus exactly when the high pass is open.
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North Coast 500 Itinerary: 5 to 7 Days in Scotland
The classic five-to-seven-day plan for the full 830 km North Coast 500, from Inverness and the gentle east coast to Durness, the Bealach na Ba, and ancient Torridon.
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Icefields Parkway Itinerary: Banff to Jasper Stops
The classic two-to-three-day plan for all 232 km of the Icefields Parkway, from Lake Louise's turquoise water to the Columbia Icefield and Jasper's dark skies.
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Blue Ridge Parkway Road Trip: Stops, Timing, Foliage
The most beautiful drive in the eastern US, 755 km of billboard-free ridge-top road. Here are the stops to build around, the best seasons, and how to time the famous fall colour.
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Great Ocean Road Itinerary: 3 Days, Stop by Stop
The classic three-day plan for all 660 km of the Great Ocean Road, from Torquay's surf to the Twelve Apostles and the quiet shipwreck coast beyond.
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Driving the Amalfi Coast: SS163 Guide and Itinerary
Hairpin bends, pastel villages, and an impossibly blue sea. Here is the Amalfi Coast SS163 stop by stop, plus whether to drive it yourself or take the bus.
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Iceland Ring Road Itinerary: 7 Days Around the Island
From Reykjavik's Golden Circle to the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon and the whales of Husavik, here is Iceland's Ring Road planned day by day.
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When Is the Best Time to Drive Route 66?
Spring and fall are the sweet spots for the Mother Road. Here is how each season feels across all 3,940 km, how long you really need, and what to plan around.
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Pacific Coast Highway Itinerary: 7 Days, Stop by Stop
From the Golden Gate to the Santa Monica Pier, here is the Pacific Coast Highway planned day by day, with Big Sur, Hearst Castle, and where to eat along the way.