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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

Road 125 between Baunei and Dorgali, Sardinia, Italy. Blue sky and mountains in back.

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

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 road trip through the landscapes of Kenya

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

A road and skyline view of Panama City, Panama

Dec 3, 20239 min read

The 6 Best Road Trips in Panama

From floating in the Dead Sea to watching the sunset in Wadi Rum, a road trip in Jordan is full of adventure © IulianUrsachi / Getty Images

Nov 30, 20237 min read

The 5 Most Incredible Road Trips in Jordan

Hit the road with these top driving routes in Tanzania © Anastasiia Shavshyna / Getty Images

Nov 25, 20237 min read

4 of the Best Road Trips in Tanzania

Experience the wide open roads of Nevada with these top driving routes © Jordan Siemens / Getty Images

Nov 16, 20234 min read

6 of the Best Road Trips in Nevada

Step pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, an archeological remain in the Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-07-02T19:18:46.000Z, User: dermothegarty77, Editorial: false, purchase_order: 56530 - Guidebooks, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Egypt-16, other: Dermot Hegarty

Nov 5, 20236 min read

The Best Day Trips from Cairo

Explore more of Puerto Rico with these day trips from San Juan © RandomHartz / Shutterstock

Nov 5, 20235 min read

5 of the Best Day Trips from San Juan, Puerto Rico

Yay! Pornic is just over an hour from Nantes © margouillatphotos / Getty Images

Oct 31, 20236 min read

Best Day Trips from Nantes

Taking a road trip in Botswana is a challenge – and a thrill © tonyzhao120 / Getty Images

Oct 29, 202313 min read

The 8 Best Road Trips in Botswana

Take to the open road in Guatemala and discover the country's beauty up close © PeopleImages / Getty Images

Oct 27, 20237 min read

The 6 Most Incredible Road Trips in Guatemala

A scenic road trip route through Bali, Indonesia

Oct 27, 20237 min read

Bali's 5 Best Road Trips, Plus Tips on Scooter Hire and More

Driving is an ideal way to get off the beaten track and see Taiwan's beautiful scenery at your own pace © Maxchu / Getty Images

Oct 23, 202311 min read

The 9 Best Road Trips in Taiwan

Namibia is a spectacular destination for adventurous road trippers © Anastasiia Shavshyna / Getty Images

Oct 22, 20237 min read

5 Great Namibia Road Trips: Exploring Desert, Coast and Wetlands on Four Wheels

A four-wheel drive car on a dirt track at the edge of a village of thatched huts.

Oct 12, 20237 min read

Explore Fiji by Road: 5 of the Best Driving Routes

A rare annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse, seen from Doha, Qatar

Oct 5, 20233 min read

Don't Fall in: Here's Where to View the "Ring of Fire" Eclipse in the US

Day trips from Lausanne yield epic views like this one from Dent de Jaman © Manfred Stutz / Getty Images

Oct 1, 20236 min read

6 Best Day Trips from Lausanne

Mongolia's wide open spaces were made for road tripping © Yulia Denisyuk / Bell Collective / Getty Images

Sep 30, 20237 min read

The 3 Best Road Trips in Mongolia

Road trip in Maine and find your own slice of seclusion © David Lincoln / Getty Images

Sep 25, 20237 min read

The 5 Most Beautiful Road Trips in Maine

Get inspired by five of our favorite road trip itineraries through Colombia © Frazao Studio Latino / Getty Images

Sep 21, 20238 min read

The 5 Most Incredible Road Trips in Colombia

A roadtrip through Brazil yields adventures through tropical paradise, gorgeous forests, otherworldly deserts, and more © Pollyana Ventura / Getty Images

Sep 20, 202310 min read

The Best Road Trips in Brazil Take You to Mountains, Jungles and Stunning Beaches

The Adirondack Mountains serve as a picturesque backdrop for some of New York State's best road trips © Gabriel Pevide / Getty Images

Sep 18, 20238 min read

The Top 5 Road Trips in New York State

A road trip in South Africa gets you up close to the country’s extraordinary landscapes © Goodboy Picture Company / Getty Images

Sep 6, 20239 min read

The 6 Most Beautiful Road Trips in South Africa

Keep your documents handy when traveling into remote areas © Koonyongyut / Getty Images

Sep 3, 202310 min read

The 6 Best Road Trips in Pakistan

Texas is the perfect state for a road trip filled with BBQ breaks © monkeybusinessimages / Getty Images

Aug 28, 20238 min read

The 6 Most Spectacular Road Trips in Texas

A day-long “round de island” odyssey lets you explore the beautiful landscape of St Lucia © Jack Hollingsworth / Getty Images

Jul 26, 20236 min read

The Ultimate St Lucia Road Trip: Come with Us Round de Island

Explore more of Nigeria with these top road trip routes © Kehinde Temitope Odutayo / Shutterstock

Jun 27, 20239 min read

6 of the Best Road Trips in Nigeria

After a full day of driving and one border crossing, the lead car in Juan’s group enters the city of Freetown at sunset © Juan Martinez / Lonely Planet

Jun 3, 20239 min read

How to Plan an Overland Trip Across West Africa

From the beaches of Cape Cod to the historic museums in Plymouth, here are the best day trips from Boston © Cavan Images / Julia Cumes / Getty Images

May 23, 20237 min read

8 Best Day Trips from Boston

Behind the wheel of an electric car, Norway’s breathtaking fjords are yours to discover © Maurizio Fabbroni / Shutterstock

May 17, 202312 min read

The 7 Best European Itineraries for an Electric-Vehicle Road Trip

Eventually, US Bike Route 66 will cover some 2000 miles © AntonSokolov / Shutterstock

May 16, 20233 min read

Route 66 Is Getting a Bike-Friendly Upgrade

Hit the highway on a road trip around beautiful Michigan © Peter Griffith / Getty Images

Apr 28, 20237 min read

8 Must-Do Road Trips in Michigan

Cape Town is hard to leave, but with day trip experiences like these you'll be glad you did © Ahturner / Shutterstock

Apr 27, 20236 min read

The 6 Best Day Trips from Cape Town

A long drive across the Arabian desert allowed the author to make a slow farewell to the region she had called home for decades © Getty Images

Apr 25, 20235 min read

I Drove 5000 Miles During My Move from Oman to Spain. Here’s Why

Explore the countryside and nature reserves at your leisure on a road trip in Malawi © Maximum Exposure PR / Shutterstock

Apr 20, 20236 min read

5 of the Best Road Trips in Malawi

Both the young and the young-at-heart have plenty of ways to explore the Golden State © Photo by The Ingalls Family / Lonely Planet; Graphics by Jacob Rhoades / Lonely Planet

Apr 11, 20239 min read

Kid-Friendly Destinations Are a California Specialty

Hit the road to explore some of the best camping spots and hike the trails in California © Photo by Maridav / Shutterstock; Graphics by Jacob Rhoades / Lonely Planet

Apr 11, 20237 min read

California Has Every Outdoor Experience You Can Imagine

Let’s hit the road for an exploration of some of California’s coolest cities © Photo by Christopher Chan / Getty Images; Graphics by Jacob Rhoades / Lonely Planet

Apr 11, 20239 min read

A road trip to the best urban experiences in California

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