Branching out from the red cupola of the Duomo, the stone-built alleys of Florence’s historic core connect some of the world’s most precious examples of Renaissance art and architecture. It’s easy to see why millions visit the UNESCO-inscribed capital of…
The USA’s capital is full of cultural and historical attractions but the gems that lie just beyond the city limits are equally extraordinary. From tucked-away hiking trails to neighboring cities with different rhythms, these are some of our favorite day…
Filled the tank? Loaded your playlists? It’s time to set off on an extended road trip across the spectacular and diverse landscapes of Washington State. From the winding, forested roads of the coast to the engineering marvels of the Cascade…
The roads around Yosemite National Park are a driving utopia – these routes carve through expansive backcountry, sublime valleys and pretty meadows, and loop by deep gorges dotted with emerald-green forests, shimmering lakes and ancient sequoias. It’s unfathomably easy to…
The best way to get around Puglia is definitely by renting your own set of wheels, be they four or two. While you can easily navigate major cities with trains and buses, the same is not true when you leave the…
So, you’ve decided this much: Grand Canyon National Park will be the end point of your next road trip. The next questions are: where will your journey begin, and how will you get to such a remote part of the…
In a land of mind-boggling wilderness, rugged roadside pit stops and some of the world’s most impressive big fauna, Alaska’s epic highways offer unlimited possibilities for adventurous drivers. While road trips in the rest of the US are dotted with…
Whether you are a first-time visitor to Tokyo or know the city well, there are plenty of surprises waiting on the capital’s doorstep. The temples and shrines of Nikkō and Kamakura offer a window into Japanese history, while Mt Takao, Hakone,…
The Mediterranean island of Sardinia is home to some of Italy’s most off-the-beaten-track beaches, archaeological sites and culinary experiences, many of which are inaccessible by public transport. With your own wheels, you can experience Sardinia’s hidden treasures at a pace…
With a glorious Adriatic coastline that reveals one beauty spot after another for more than 1770km (1100 miles), it’s little wonder that Croatia has become one of Europe’s most best destinations for a road trip. Away from the coast-hugging and…