11 Incredible Road Trips To Take This Summer
You want to go on a road trip with your friends but you have no idea which destination to choose? Here are 11 incredible road trips to take this summer.
1. Great Ocean Road – Australia
Australia s probably one of the best countries to go on road trips. The Great Ocean Road is probably one of the best and most iconic road trips in the country. This road is more than 400 miles and drives along sea cliffs, jungles and amazing beaches. You will be able to witness the real Australian wildlife and see some of the best surfing spots in the country. It is not a very long road trip as it only takes 3 days but it is worth it.
2. Garden Road – South Africa
The Garden Road is one of South Africa most popular holiday destination. This is one of a lifetime opportunity to visit one of the most exotic and amazing places on Earth. The Garden Road is a 190 miles stretch of coastline
3. Amalfi Coast – Italy
The Costiera Amalfitana or Amalfi Coast is one of the best road trips in Europe. It will give you one of Italy’s most scenic stretch of coastline, beautiful little towns and other hidden treasures. You will understand the reason why this road has been used in so many movies. It will take you around a week to see it all.
4. South Island – New Zealand
The South Island is one of the most legendary road trips in the world. This road trip will give you the opportunity to admire the beauty and wildlife of New Zealand. It will take two weeks to go to the end of it.
5. North Coast 500 – Scotland
The North Coast 500 is the Scottish equivalent of the American Route 66. With legendary castles, amazing coastal sceneries and famous whisky distilleries, the North Coast 500 is worth a shot. This 500 miles long route lasts for about 2 weeks.
6. Ring Road – Iceland
The Iceland Ring Road or Route 1 is a national road that runs all around Iceland, connecting all the major towns and cities of the country. With magnificent mountains and an untamed coastline, the Ring Road offers one of the most beautiful scenery in the world. This road is 828 miles long, making it the longest road in Iceland. It should take 2 weeks to explore it all.
7. Route 66 – Arizona (USA)
Route 66 is one of the most iconic and historic road trip road in the world. Nicknamed “The Mother Road”, Route 66 is the ultimate American road trip. It covers 8 states, starting from Chicago to Los Angeles. Goin through the entire road takes about 14 days.
8. Pacific Coast Highway – California (USA)
The Pacific Coast Highway is probably one of the best and most famous road trips in the US. It is a beautiful coastal highway with long stretches of beaches, sea cliffs and legendary stops where celebrities have hung out for decades. This road trip is approximatively 2 to 4 days long.
9. Niagara Falls – Ontario (Canada)
This is a 5 days road trip from New York to Niagara Falls. Blessed with a beautiful countryside full of picturesque farms, acres of vineyards and watery shores, Niagara is one of the best places to go for a road trip in North America. The experience is even better if you enjoy driving, as you can drive through the entire road and enjoy the landscape.
10. New Orleans – Louisiana (USA)
New Orleans is one of the most atypic destinations in the US. Famous for its voodoo, black magic, jazz music and colourful Mardi Gras celebrations. The atmosphere in New Orleans is completelety different from any other city in the United States. You can try a 10 days itinerary from Nashville to Memphis and New Orleans.
