Road Trips

8 min read • May 21, 2023

The scenery in the Loire Valley seems to change around every corner - and these five road trips make the most of it.

6 min read • May 18, 2023

Hidden towns and rolling vineyards – France has it all on offer on a road trip. Explore this stunning country behind the wheel with our pick of the best.

12 min read • May 17, 2023

If you’re in search of an eco-minded road trip through Europe, enjoy this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s new “Electric Vehicle Road Trips Europe” guide.

7 min read • May 16, 2023

Whether you're cruising the Amalfi Coast or driving through the Tuscan countryside, these scenic road trips will help you see the best of Italy.

16 min read • May 15, 2023

From Lake Garda to Verona, and further afield to Ferrara and Trieste, here are 12 of the best day trips to take by train from Venice.

8 min read • May 14, 2023

In a land of epic wilderness, rugged landscapes and a Serengeti’s worth of big fauna, Alaska’s highways offer unlimited possibilities for road trips.

7 min read • May 10, 2023

Throw together an Iberian soundtrack and you're ready to hit the open road in Portugal. Here are our top Portuguese road trips, from the hills to the coast.

7 min read • May 3, 2023

These five road trips in Maine will show you the very best the state has to offer: beaches, working port towns, mountains, glorious fall foliage and more.

7 min read • Apr 28, 2023

Tour charming small towns, marvel at the view as your car hugs the lakeshore, and explore dense forests on our favorite Michigan road trips.

5 min read • Apr 27, 2023

After enjoying the cultural riches of Zürich, take a day trip to admire Alpine peaks, medieval cities, superb art and more.

5 min read • Apr 27, 2023

Cape Town is hard to leave, but take a day trip outside the city, and you'll be glad you did.

5 min read • Apr 25, 2023

After years of living in the Middle East, writer Jenny Walker recently set off on move back to Europe, driving the whole way. Here’s why.

9 min read • Apr 24, 2023

Natural beauty. Sugar-white beaches. Roads that lead to the rainforest. Panama by car beats all else as these 6 road trips show.

8 min read • Apr 23, 2023

Wherever you go, you’re in for one hell of a drive, but these seven road trips will make you yodel in delight.

5 min read • Apr 20, 2023

Explore Malawi in your own time with these top road trip routes.

8 min read • Apr 19, 2023

Explore the beautiful country of Belize by car on these top road trip routes.

10 min read • Apr 17, 2023

Hiring a car and road-tripping is one of the best ways to see Iceland. Here's a guide to the Ring Road and beyond.

8 min read • Apr 17, 2023

From sampling Tennessee whiskey to exploring an underground sea, these are the best day trips from Nashville.

8 min read • Apr 12, 2023

Athens has plenty to offer but it's worth taking a day trip beyond the city limits to find beautiful beaches, ancient ruins and charming Greek towns.

7 min read • Apr 12, 2023

Excellent roads, incredible scenery, towering mountains and vibrant cities – Japan is ideal for exploring on four wheels. These are our favorite road trips.

8 min read • Apr 11, 2023

We turned to the Ingalls, an LA-based family of travelers, for the best stops on a California road trip for everyone

6 min read • Apr 11, 2023

Michael Washington, founder of the USAL Project, helps guide us on an exploration of the state's outdoor adventures