Road trips
Thrill ride: Europe’s scariest road beats any roller coaster
The Kotor Serpentine seldom has enough width to let two cars pass. Coaches are only allowed to travel it one way (upwards) and at certain times of year.
- by Brian Johnston
The ultimate Aussie road trip for oyster lovers
There’s something in the water down here in Tasmania, hidden in plain sight.
- by Riley Wilson
Forget the US: This is one of the greatest road trips you can ever do
Africa isn’t the location that always springs to mind for a car journey, but it’s one that will provide endless adventures and memories.
- by Ben Groundwater
The spectacularly scenic South African drive most people miss
Weaving along the Drakensberg escarpment, South Africa’s Panorama Route delivers geological wonders and splendid views.
- by Rob McFarland
This famous stretch of road is the world’s best joyride
There’s no more romantic road in Los Angeles than Mulholland Drive, with scenic turnouts that have lured forbidden lovers and Hollywood bad boys burning rubber for decades.
- by Julie Miller
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This silly pastime is one of the underrated joys of road trips
When you’re halfway into a 700-kilometre outback drive from the Flinders Ranges to Coober Pedy, it’s pretty obvious that “I Spy” isn’t going to cut it.
- by David Whitley
Trains v cars: Which is the better option for travelling in Europe?
There are arguments for and against road and rail travel, but it all depends on your circumstances. Here’s what you need to know.
- by Brian Johnston
America’s most famous road trip is now a ‘ghost highway’
Although it officially vanished 40 years ago, the remnants of Route 66 still offer a glimpse of the “real America”.
- by Katrina Lobley
Heading to Japan? The other form of transport to consider
Don’t be blinkered by Japan’s famed train system: there are good reasons to drive, and you might find it easier than you imagine.
- by Brian Johnston
I tackled a road trip through regional NSW in an EV. Here’s how it went
Minutes into my quest to see how feasible it is to do a road trip through regional NSW in an electric vehicle, I’m already suffering from “range anxiety”.
- by Rob McFarland
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