There’s nothing like a good road trip! Whether it’s the freedom of the road or the spectacular scenery it offers, the joy of somebody’s company or the solitude of your own, everybody loves a good drive on the open road. They’re also a great way to see the world...

1. 8 OF THE GREATEST ROAD TRIPS IN THE WORLD
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2. There’s nothing like a good road trip! Whether it’s the
freedom of the road or the spectacular scenery it offers, the
joy of somebody’s company or the solitude of your own,
everybody loves a good drive on the open road.
They’re also a great way to see the world...

3. ROUTE 66, USA

4. Route 66 ran from Chicago to Los Angeles, covering nearly 2500
miles!
Technically, Route 66 no longer exists, with sections of it replaced
by the Interstate Highway System, but efforts are being made to
preserve or restore certain areas and it’s returning to some U.S.
maps.
It was known as The Main Street of America, The Mother Road,
The Great Diagonal Way, and Will Rogers Highway.
Route 66 offers a diverse variety of scenes, from cities like
Chicago to small Midwest towns and Native American
communities, as well as the Grand Canyon.
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5. STELVIO PASS, ITALY

6. The Stelvio Pass is in northern Italy.
It’s the highest road in the Eastern Alps, over 9000 feet
above sea level, and one of the most dramatic.
Drive carefully - the road contains more than 45 hairpin
bends, with sheer drops and only the smallest of
barriers!
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7. GREAT OCEAN ROAD, AUSTRALIA

8. The Great Ocean Road is listed as an Australian National Heritage
site.
A popular tourist destination, and one of the most scenic drives
in the world, it hugs the South Australian coastline for over 150
miles. You’ll see mountains, cliffs, and rainforests, plus – of
course – the ocean.
The road was built by 3000 returned servicemen as a war
memorial for those who lost their lives.
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9. NORTH YUNGAS ROAD, BOLIVIA

10. The North Yungas Road: Death Road
The North Yungas Road in Bolivia is known by several other
names, its most notorious being...
Death Road!
Name aside, it is a beautiful route, with spectacular hillside
and cliff top views from the many hairpin bends thrusting
out over rainforest some 5000 feet below. However, the
lack of guard rails, combined with frequent rain and fog,
also makes it one of the most dangerous roads in the
world.
This danger makes it particularly popular with adventurous,
thrill-seeking cyclists, especially as it offers 64 kilometres of
non-stop downhill riding!
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11. ICEFIELDS PARKWAY,
CANADA

12. Connecting Lake Louise to the mountain town of Jasper, this
National Park road trip can be done in 3 hours – but it’s likely
you’ll want to take your time.
The Icefields Parkway takes you through lush forest, offering
wonderful views of the dramatic mountain peaks of the
Canadian Rockies. You’ll also see cascading waterfalls,
sparkling lakes, and over 100 ancient glaciers up and down
the route.
Keep your eyes open for the wildlife as there’s a chance of
spotting elk and bears, amongst other animals.
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13. THE GARDEN ROUTE,
SOUTH AFRICA

14. Following the Western Cape coastline, the Garden Route
is a drive filled with natural beauty.
From Mossel Bay in the Western Cape, to the Storms
River in the Easter Cape, the Garden Route provides 190
miles of forest and mountains, gorges, rocky coves and
beaches, too, as well as lakes and lagoons. And of course,
the magnificent Indian Ocean.
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15. THE SKY ROAD,
CHINA

16. The Yaxi Expressway, or Sky Road
The Yaxi Expressway, known as the ‘Sky Road’, travels 240km from Ya’an to
Xichang. It uses 270 viaducts, elevating the road into the sky to minimize
environmental damage ...
...and to provide breath-taking views!
Climbing the highway and driving through the 25 tunnels, you’ll experience
mountains and valleys and the beautiful Dadu River.
One of the route’s highlights is the Labajin Beam Bridge, which boasts one of
the tallest piers in the whole world. It also features Siduhe Bridge (featured
above), which is one of the world’s highest bridges.
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17. THE RING ROAD,
ICELAND

18. Driving Iceland’s Ring Road, you’ll cover more than 800 miles!
On that route, you’ll see mountains, volcanoes, icebergs,
waterfalls, geysers, and maybe even the Northern Lights.
Also known as Route 1, it’s one of the most popular tourist
attractions in Iceland. It’s well worth planning your journey
carefully to take it all in, and allow plenty of time – at least 1
week in the summer, 2 in the winter.