Is there anything quite like that first moment you get behind the wheel of a vehicle, turn the ignition, flick on the radio and embark on an epic road trip? The eternal cliché of the wind in your hair, the sun on your face and the open road laid out before you – with hopes and dreams and endless possibilities? Hey man – they’re clichés for a reason.
Memorable road trips have become the stuff of legend, from books to screen and everything in between, embarking on a mammoth journey with a full tank of gas and without a care in the world has been the inspiration for many travellers and explorers down the ages.
Right back to when Hannibal marched his elephants on that great road trip through the Alps. So, put the top down and buckle up, because we are on hand to drive you through our choices for the best road trips in the world.
Route 101/1 – The Pacific Coast Highway – USA
California has a lot going for it, and this drive is an incredible way to take it all in. This is a particularly epic road trip, with highway 101 actually beginning as far north as Seattle, and hugging the coast all the way down to Los Angeles. However, the highlight of the drive is undoubtedly route 1 – the Pacific Coast Highway, which is reputed to be the most scenic drive in the world.
Beginning just south of San Francisco, this 1,055 km stretch of tarmac will leave you breathless at ever turn with its stunning coastal vistas, rocky cliffs, iconic bridges and real characters you’ll meet on the way. Stop in at beautiful