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9 Scenic Road Trips Around the World

Road Trips are the most exciting vacation ideas, with the perfect blend of self exploration, adventure and leisure. These scenic road trips around the world, proves that the journey matters as much as the destination. And who better than us to tell you that! Just drop us a note as to which one you want to go on and we’ll make it happen.

Coastal Roads – California

The central coastal road in California touches the cliffs all along the 123 mile journey, promising an enchanting experience on a road trip. At a leisurely pace, it takes about 5 hours to end this road trip in the Morro Bay. The drive covers both Big Sur Coast Highway and San Luis Obispo North Coast Byway.

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Image Credit: www.allroadsnorth.com

The Road to Hana – Hawaii

Hana Highway is the stretch connecting Kahului and the town of Hana which is 65 mile long. The drive takes you through the thick forests and waterfalls which form a stunning backdrop. The drive takes 2.5 hours to complete.

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Image Credit: 500px.com

Amalfi Coast – Italy

It is one of the most scenic roads of Italy where the majestic mountains, the painted villages that are decked along the slopes and the lush gardens complete the picture.  The popular Amalfi Coast route follows the shoreline from Sorrento south to Salerno. More lovely places to visit in Italy right here.

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Skyline Drive, Virginia – USA

The Skyline Drive stretches over the Shenandoah Valley, a scenic 105 mile drive that encompasses the entire length of the Shenandoah National Park. It takes 6 to 8 hours to drive along this route, from Front Royal to the Rockfish Gap. The mornings showcase spectacular views of a phenomenon called “Fog Ocean”, where the mountain tops seem to rise from valleys filled with clouds, like islands in a white sea.

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Image Credit: www.travelandleisure.com

South Island Circuit – New Zealand

The drive along south island circuit in New Zealand is mesmerising, with lake mountains and glaciers and green meadows on either side. The road stretches for around 3000 km and promises an enchanting experience. Here’s how you can plan for a perfect road trip. No boring itineraries, no travel agent quotes. You’ll have your own cool itinerary in just 10 minutes.

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Road to Glenorchy – New Zealand

The Road to Glenorchy in New Zealand offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains raising over the quaint lakes. The road follows the edge of Lake Wakatipu. Though the drive takes only about 45 minutes, it will leave you bewitched for a lifetime. 

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Image Credit: www.reddit.com

Trollstigen mountain road – Norway

Trollstigen Mountain Road tucked along the scenic peaks of Norway, is one of the most visited attractions. It is 55 km long, with hairpin bends and gradient. The road trip is one not to be missed because of the scenic beauty it offers as it is laid over the terraces of the mountains. And these are the best of Norway’s fantastic roads, go on explore!

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Image Credit: www.picbitz.tk

South Dakota Highway – USA

Encompassing a stretch of 350 miles, this route is known for the free-ranging wildlife, hills that are black and stunning landscapes. The trip starts at the Rapid City and goes through Custer State Park and Needles Parkway to end in the Deadwood.

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Image Credit: emmabail.wordpress.com

Transalpina – Romania

Transalpina is the highest road in Romania with an altitude of  2,145m above Sea level in Pasul Urdele. Spanning 146 km in length, it goes through the Carpathian Mountains that contribute to the awe inspiring landscapes along the drive. The road is absolutely  scenic during the fall when the backdrop is dominated by bright colours.

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Image Credit: en.wikipedia.org

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