Best Road Trips in The World for Epic Adventure

The wide road is one of life's great equalizers, whether riding in the bucket seat of a Bentley Bentayga V12 or listening to the loud whine of an old Mini Cooper.

Anyone with a car can access the Holy Trinity of freedom: open air, beautiful landscape, and the freedom to go wherever he pleases. Where, though, is the greatest area to punch the gas and eat up the miles, given that there are 64 million km of highways circling the Earth?

Here's a review of the best road trips worldwide, from short day trips to shake off the cobwebs to extended vacations with plenty of time to soak up the rays and explore new territory.

Best Road Trips in the World

1. Cabot Trail, Canada: Charming Nova Scotia for 300 kilometers? Where should we sign this? It's not hard to see why the Cabot Trail has become so popular among those who enjoy road trips; the beautiful wilderness is frequently broken up by fishing villages and historic communities, bringing together the two aspects of Canada's culture and landscape. If you continue, it takes around five hours to do the whole thing, but you're in the Canadian wilderness, so of course you will.

2. Route 66, USA: It's not hyperbole to call Route 66 the most famous highway in the world. Books, songs, TV series, films, and more have immortalized the 3,665 kilometers (or 2,228 miles) between Chicago and Los Angeles in the minds of Americans. Allow yourself a few weeks to finish this as you take in the magnificent Americana surrounding you.

3. The Garden Route, South Africa: The Garden Route lives up to its name, so you will be satisfied if you have high expectations. The breathtaking scenery from Cape Town to Gqeberha (previously Port Elizabeth) in South Africa is a testament to the country's great natural beauty. You can drive 300 kilometers daily, give or take, but if you want to take your time and see the sights, your trip will take six or seven days.

4. Uyuni Salt Flats, Bolivia: The Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia are different from anything else, so much so that it may seem odd to recommend a road trip that doesn't centre on a road. Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat, is not exactly a road-trip hotspot, so you'll need to prepare if you want to visit, but it's well worth it for the once-in-a-lifetime experience it promises. You can begin your journey at Sucre and make it a round trip, but you'll need to ensure your tank is big enough and you have extra water. Remember to see the Laguna Colorada! We're getting spoiled by Bolivia.

Conclusion

Your trip budget will be heavily influenced by your standard of living and how quickly you plan to travel. The monthly cost is lower the slower you travel due to petrol, tolls, and shipping savings.