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Plan your motor home travels around Australia with this guide to routes, seasons and vehicles. Benjamin Probert/Getty Images

Sep 11, 20248 min read

How to plan a camper trip around Australia

From self-drive motorbike adventures to tips on hiring a car and driver, here are the best road trips in India. Solovyova/Getty Images

Sep 9, 202413 min read

9 incredible road trips that showcase the beauty of India

Passengers board trains at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus.

Aug 30, 202415 min read

The best ways to travel around in India

Get to know the diverse landscapes and cultures of Alberta on this road trip from Edmonton through the Ukrainian Bloc. Shutterstock

Aug 30, 20249 min read

The ultimate road trip through northern Alberta, Canada

Lonely Planet Marketing Coordinator, Aoife Breslin just got back from a road trip through Switzerland and they loved it. Aoife Breslin for Lonely Planet

Aug 26, 20247 min read

Copy my trip: Ultimate Switzerland road trip

From Canada to Chile to New Zealand, camper van travel is a great way to explore the world. EB Adventure Photograph / Shutterstock

Aug 23, 20248 min read

The 8 best destinations for an RV or camper van adventure

From short scenic drives to epic countrywide journeys – like National Hwy 1, which takes you over the Sea Cliff Bridge south of Sydney then around the entire country – these are 10 of the best road trips in Australia. Taras Vyshnya/Shutterstock

Aug 22, 20249 min read

10 road trips for discovering all of Australia

An EV road trip through Basque Country allows you to explore where the hidden jewels of this region – such as Txomin Etxaniz Winery – lie. Coke Bartrina for Lonely Planet; Graphics by Dustin Johnson

Aug 1, 20248 min read

Eco-friendly cars connect to the best of Spain’s Basque Country

Tour beyond the cities to lush countryside, historic townships and unique national parks in Malaysia

Jul 25, 202411 min read

The 8 best road trips in Malaysia for beaches, wildlife and more

A winding road leads to the Teton Mountain Range at sunset in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.,,
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Jul 21, 20248 min read

Pack up and set out on these wild Wyoming road trips

Snail Creek Hat Company in Luckenbach. A Texas road trip can create memories that last a lifetime.

Jul 14, 202411 min read

Unique experiences through West Texas and Hill Country

Sustainable agritourism activities – like you can find at Quesos Artisanos Villarejo – are revered cultural experiences in Spain. Blake Horn for Lonely Planet

Jul 12, 202410 min read

Spanish agritourism: Rural experiences in La Rioja and beyond

Road tripping through Cappadocia means dramatic scenes around every turn © Anastasiia Shavshyna / Getty Images

Jul 9, 20248 min read

The 8 most incredible road trips in Türkiye

Explore the best of Singapore with these great drives © Calvin Chan Wai Meng / Getty Images

Jul 4, 202411 min read

The 7 best road trips in Singapore

From the most iconic long-distance routes to round-trip drives that can be done in a day, these are the best road trips in Patagonia © Marco Bottigelli / Getty Images

Jun 30, 202412 min read

The 8 most spectacular road trips in Patagonia

Explore beyond Savannah with thes day trips to beaches, islands and historic sites © Ken Schulze / Shutterstock

Jun 23, 20246 min read

6 of the best day trips from Savannah

Your Lowcountry adventure starts in charming Charleston © f11photo / Shutterstock

Jun 20, 202410 min read

From Charleston to Savannah: the ultimate Lowcountry road trip

These scenic driving routes take in the best of Ecuador © Marcelina Zygula / Shutterstock

Jun 16, 20246 min read

5 of the best road trips in Ecuador

Day trips from Atlanta yield fun surprises – like Bavarian-influenced Helen, Georgia © Sean Pavone / Shutterstock

Jun 14, 202410 min read

The 10 best day trips from Atlanta

Within an hour of Amsterdam, you can find modern architecture, charming historic towns and (naturally) windmills aplenty © Wut_Moppie / Shutterstock

Jun 11, 20247 min read

6 great day trips from Amsterdam for canals, windmills, cutting-edge buildings and more

Mini driving on narrow cobbled street.
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Jun 10, 202413 min read

6 of the best road trips in Belgium

The route from Las Vegas to Great Basin National Park includes the Extraterrestrial Highway © Laura Motta / Lonely Planet

Jun 7, 20248 min read

Road tripping: from Las Vegas to Great Basin National Park

Strap in for an incredible journey on one of these epic road trips through Argentina © Westend61 / Getty Images

Jun 1, 20248 min read

5 of the best road trips in Argentina

There are picturesque landscapes at every turn in Switzerland © ake1150sb / Getty Images

May 24, 20249 min read

7 of the most spectacular road trips in Switzerland

From epic coastal drives to historic maritime villages to whale watching in the Bay of Fundy, read all about the best places to go in Nova Scotia © NetaDegany / Getty Images

May 23, 20249 min read

11 top places to experience Nova Scotia

Drive the wild highways and coastlines of Nova Scotia on a road trip © Peter Unger / Getty Images

May 23, 20248 min read

9 of the best road trips in Nova Scotia

Pause for landscapes that will leave you breathless on these top driving routes in Austria © Fortgens Photography / Shutterstock

May 19, 20246 min read

5 of the best road trips in Austria

From the lakeside beauty of Berchtesgadan to stunning Bavarian castles, here are the best day trips from Munich © Cavan Images / Getty Images

May 18, 202411 min read

10 of the best day trips from Munich: nature, culture, and fairy-tale castles

Explore more of the Netherlands by car (or bike) with these top driving routes © Karl Hendon / Getty Images

May 14, 20248 min read

5 of the best road trips to take in the Netherlands

Hit the road in Europe with these top driving routes © Miemo Penttinen - miemo.net / Getty Images

May 13, 202414 min read

15 of the best road trips in Europe

Embrace your inner-artist at Cadillac Ranch © YuniqueB / Shutterstock

May 5, 20246 min read

Top 10 weird and wonderful USA roadside attractions

On these routes, which span the entire USA including Austin Texas (above), you’ll never be too far from a recharging station for your EV © Roschetzky Photography / Shutterstock

Apr 29, 202412 min read

The 7 best electric vehicle road trips in the US

Take a driving or cycling tour through Slovenia with these top routes © Adam Wrobel / Shutterstock

Apr 29, 20248 min read

5 of the best road trips and long-distance cycling routes in Slovenia

As you drive in and around Oregon, magnificent peaks like Mt Hood are inescapable © Anna Gorin / Getty Images

Apr 28, 20248 min read

5 road trips through Oregon’s amazing landscapes

See more of Jamaica with these top driving routes © Ralf Liebhold / Shutterstock

Apr 20, 202410 min read

7 of the best road trips in Jamaica

Not far from the glitz of the Strip, the open road offers desert adventures © JacobH / Getty Images

Apr 10, 20246 min read

These 5 road trips from Las Vegas will take you far beyond casinos and glitz

Florida is well-suited for road-tripping © Philip Lange / Shutterstock

Apr 10, 20247 min read

7 best road trips in Florida

Step on the gas and explore the mountains, forests and scablands of Washington State © Cavan Images / Getty Images

Apr 2, 20249 min read

8 road trips for taking in the majesty of Washington State

Puglia offers a number of fairytale road trips – which one are you going to take? © Westend61 / Getty Images

Mar 30, 20247 min read

Puglia's best road trips

An RV stops on a blacktop road by a low stone wall overlooking the Grand Canyon at sunset.

Mar 29, 20246 min read

The top 6 road-trip routes to Grand Canyon National Park

Taking a road trip in Alaska promises to be an epic adventure, no matter your route © Michael DeYoung / Getty Images

Mar 25, 20248 min read

8 of the most epic road trips in Alaska

A man and woman head into the sea with their surfboards under their arms as the sun sets.

Mar 22, 20245 min read

The top 5 day trips from Tokyo for hikes, hot springs and surf

Discover the culture, ancient sights and beautiful beaches of Sardinia on a road trip © loreanto / Shutterstock

Mar 20, 20248 min read

5 road trips that showcase the beauty of Sardinia, Italy

On Ireland’s winding country roads, expect to take it slow © Jade Prevost Manuel / Shutterstock

Mar 19, 202415 min read

These 10 road trips will bring you into the heart of Ireland

Scenic drives let you experience Norway’s epic landscapes – like Trollstigen pass – up close © Franz Aberham / Getty Images

Mar 19, 202410 min read

These 5 road trips let you take in Norway’s epic scenery

Get a glimpse into Southern history with these top day trips from Memphis © Ken Wolter / Shutterstock

Mar 5, 20247 min read

6 of the best day trips from Memphis

Get to know the dramatic scenery of Cappadocia with this guide to the best driving routes © Anastasiia Shavshyna / Getty Images

Feb 27, 20247 min read

5 of the best road trips in Cappadocia, Türkiye

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Feb 20, 20246 min read

The 4 best day trips from Québec City

Grab your friends and get ready for the trip of a lifetime © Frazao Studio Latino / Getty Images

Feb 19, 20247 min read

The 10 best graduation trips to take in 2024

A woman bows her head in front of a large Buddha statue in a rural area surrounded by dense woodland.

Feb 17, 202411 min read

The best road trips in South Korea weave through mountains, islands and history

Day trips from Seoul range from beaches to the ominous DMZ © Goldcastle7 / Getty Images

Feb 3, 20247 min read

The 5 best day trips from Seoul

Road trips are the best way to see Benin © peeterv / Getty Images

Jan 16, 20245 min read

The 4 best road trips in Benin

At the top of Cheli La, the views are gorgeous and the prayer flags many © Saud A Faisal / Getty Images

Jan 14, 20248 min read

Peak performance: Bhutan’s 5 best road trips

Experience the best of Belize with these stunning road trip routes © Jamen Percy / Shutterstock

Jan 10, 20248 min read

The 5 best road trips in Belize

Experience more of Cuba on a day trip from Havana © FG Trade Latin / Getty Images

Jan 9, 20248 min read

Top 6 day trips from heavenly Havana

A person driving a vintage car on an unmade road in Viñales, a beautiful and lush valley in Pinar del Río Province, Cuba

Jan 6, 20248 min read

7 of the best road trip routes in Cuba

A car stopped on an african road in the amboseli park under mount Kilimanjaro while a giraffe is crossing the road

Dec 13, 20239 min read

7 of the best road trips in Kenya: top tips for a memorable journey

Explore Washington State and beyond with these great day trips from Seattle © Thomas Barwick / Getty Images

Dec 11, 202312 min read

8 of the best day trips from Seattle

See the beauty of Honduras on your own schedule by taking a road trip © Frazao Studio Latino / Getty Images

Dec 10, 20238 min read

The 5 most incredible road trips in Honduras

Road conditions in Bolivia can vary widely and driving can be challenging, even for the most experienced drivers © Sasipa Muennuch / Getty Images

Dec 7, 20237 min read

Bolivia’s 7 best road trips

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