Classic Road Trips Around the World

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Do you love road trips? Blasting your favorite music, enjoying some snacks, and seeing the world from inside your car? If so, here are some great, highly recommended international road trips to take.

South Africa’s Garden Route

Best when done in the summer months, the Garden Route in South Africa takes about ten to 12 hours to complete. Starting from Cape Town, you can see all sorts of beautiful places like Plettenberg Bay, Mossel Bay, Boulders Beach, and Hermanus, enjoying beautiful shorelines, penguins, and whales along the way.

The Spine of Italy

Taking between 15 and 19 hours depending on if you take toll roads or not, road tripping is one of the best ways to see all of the best of what Italy has to offer, including cities like Verona, Milan, Bologna, Pisa, and Florence. You’ll get your fill of culture, history, and amazing food. Just don’t forget to stop by the Amalfi Coast!

The Norwegian Fjords

Taking between ten to 15 hours to cover, Norway is a great country for seeing by road, with views of serene, stunning landscapes and tranquil scenery. You’ll see some beautiful fjords if you head from Alesund to Storfjord and end in Geiranger.