Franconia Christmas Markets Road Trip: 344 km from Nuremberg in 4 Days
A 344 km December loop from Nuremberg in four days, with one Christmas market each evening: Bamberg's market on the Maxplatz, the Reiterlesmarkt inside Rothenburg's walls, the Spitalhof market in Dinkelsbühl and the Christkindlesmarkt on Nuremberg's Hauptmarkt. With the 2026 dates and opening hours, parking and the winter tyre rule.
São Miguel Road Trip: 221 km Round the Azores' Main Island in 4 Days
A 221 km loop from Ponta Delgada in four days: the twin lakes of Sete Cidades from the Vista do Rei, the crater lake of Lagoa do Fogo, the warm springs of Caldeira Velha, Europe's oldest tea plantation at Gorreana, the sunrise viewpoints of Nordeste, and the fumaroles, cozido and thermal pools of Furnas.
Crete Road Trip: 562 km from Chania to Heraklion in 5 Days
Five days and about 562 km across Crete from west to east: Chania, the Balos lagoon and Falasarna, Elafonisi, Rethymno and the Arkadi Monastery, the Heraklion museum and Knossos, the windmills of the Lasithi Plateau, Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga.
Galicia Road Trip: Santiago de Compostela to Baiona, 431 km in 5 Days
A 431 km, five-day drive through north-west Spain: from Santiago de Compostela along the Costa da Morte to Malpica, Muxía, Cape Fisterra and the Ézaro waterfall, then south through Muros, Cambados, A Toxa, the hórreos of Combarro and old Pontevedra to Baiona on the Ría de Vigo.
Albanian Riviera Road Trip: Tirana to Gjirokastër (5 Days)
Five days and about 380 km from Tirana down the Albanian Riviera: over the Llogara Pass to Dhërmi and Himarë, on to Sarandë, Ksamil and Butrint, then the Blue Eye and Gjirokastër. Best May–June and September.
Sicily Road Trip: Palermo to Syracuse along the West and South Coast (7 Days)
Seven days and about 565 km round western and southern Sicily: Monreale, Scopello, Erice and Trapani, the Marsala salt pans, Selinunte, the Valley of the Temples, the baroque Val di Noto and Ortigia.
Tre Cime di Lavaredo: Toblach to Cortina via Misurina (2 Days)
Two days and about 50 km from Toblach to Cortina d'Ampezzo past Dürrensee and Lake Misurina, up the toll road to the Three Peaks, round them on foot and over Passo Tre Croci. Best late May–October.
La Gomera Road Trip: 169 km Round the Island from San Sebastián in 3 Days
A 169 km loop from San Sebastián de La Gomera in three days: over the laurel forest of Garajonay National Park past Roque de Agando to Valle Gran Rey, along the north to the glass floor of the Mirador de Abrante, Agulo and Hermigua, and back via Playa de Santiago.
Seville to Gibraltar Road Trip Along the Costa de la Luz (4 Days)
A 343 km one-way drive from Seville to Gibraltar in four days: sherry towns Jerez and Sanlúcar, old Cádiz, Cabo de Trafalgar and Vejer, the Roman town of Baelo Claudia, Tarifa on the Strait, and the open border into Gibraltar since July 2026.
Valencia to Alicante Road Trip: the Costa Blanca in 4 Days
A 293 km one-way drive from Valencia to Alicante: L'Albufera and El Palmar, the capes and coves of Dénia and Xàbia, the Penyal d'Ifac in Calp, an inland detour to Guadalest and the Algar falls, then Altea and Villajoyosa — with the booking rule for the Ifac summit and the traffic zones to avoid.
Swedish Lapland in Winter: Kiruna to Abisko and the Norwegian Border, 3 Days
A 316 km winter drive from Kiruna to the Icehotel at Jukkasjärvi, along the E10 to Abisko and the Aurora Sky Station and on to Riksgränsen at the Norwegian border — with honest advice on tyres, darkness, avalanche closures and reindeer.
La Palma Road Trip: 285 km Round the Island from Santa Cruz in 3 Days
A 285 km loop from Santa Cruz de La Palma in three days: up the LP-4 to Roque de los Muchachos and the observatory on the rim of the Caldera de Taburiente, La Cumbrecita, the 2021 Tajogaite volcano and Puerto Naos, the volcanoes and salt pans of Fuencaliente, and the laurel forest of Los Tilos.
Mallorca Road Trip: the Serra de Tramuntana on the Ma-10 in 4 Days
A 292 km loop from Palma: the Ma-10 mountain road from Andratx to Pollença through Valldemossa, Deià and Sóller, the hairpins down to Sa Calobra, Lluc and Cap de Formentor, with the seasonal rules for Formentor and Sa Calobra.
Finnish Lapland in Winter: Rovaniemi to Inari on the Arctic Road, 4 Days
A 674 km winter drive up the E75 from Rovaniemi to Sodankylä, Saariselkä and Inari and back — northern lights, Sámi culture at Siida, honest advice on tyres, darkness, cold and reindeer.
Fuerteventura Road Trip from North to South: Corralejo Dunes, Betancuria and Jandía in 3 Days
A 269 km drive from Fuerteventura Airport in three days — the Corralejo dunes and the island of Lobos, La Oliva and the sacred mountain of Tindaya, the old capital Betancuria on the FV-30, Pájara, the caves of Ajuy, Costa Calma, Sotavento and Morro Jable on the Jandía peninsula.
Gran Canaria Road Trip: 255 km Round the Island from Las Palmas in 3 Days
A 255 km loop from Las Palmas in three days: Teror, Pico de las Nieves and Roque Nublo, Tejeda and the cave village of Artenara, Agaete and the GC-200 down the west coast, Puerto de Mogán and the Maspalomas dunes.
Alta to the North Cape Road Trip: Rock Art, Nordkapp and Hammerfest in 3 Days
A 642 km drive from Alta Airport to the North Cape and back in three days — the UNESCO rock art at Alta, the E6 over Sennalandet, Repvåg, the North Cape Tunnel, Honningsvåg, the Nordkapp plateau, the hike to Knivskjellodden, the bird cliffs at Gjesværstappan and Hammerfest, with the winter convoy rules.
Bieszczady Road Trip from Rzeszów: Łańcut, Sanok, the Połoniny and the Great Bieszczady Loop in 3 Days
A 435 km drive from Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport in three days — Łańcut Castle, the open-air museum and the Beksiński Gallery in Sanok, the tserkva in Turzańsk, the forest railway at Majdan, the połoniny above Wetlina and Ustrzyki Górne, the tserkva in Smolnik, Lesko and the Solina dam.
Bohuslän Coast Road Trip from Gothenburg: Marstrand, Smögen, Fjällbacka and the Tanum Rock Carvings in 3 Days
A 522 km loop from Gothenburg Landvetter Airport up Sweden's west coast in three days — Carlsten fortress on car-free Marstrand, the Tjörn Bridge and the Nordic Watercolour Museum in Skärhamn, Orust, Havets Hus in Lysekil, the pier at Smögen, Fjällbacka, the UNESCO rock carvings at Tanum and the boat from Strömstad to Kosterhavet National Park.
Budapest and Lake Balaton Road Trip: The Danube Bend, Tihany and Hévíz in 3 Days
A 582 km loop from Budapest Airport in three days — Szentendre, the citadel at Visegrád and the basilica in Esztergom on the Danube Bend, then Balatonfüred, the Tihany peninsula, Badacsony, Szigliget castle, the Festetics Palace in Keszthely, the thermal lake at Hévíz and Sümeg castle.
Dordogne and Lot Road Trip from Bergerac: Castles, Lascaux, Rocamadour and Saint-Cirq-Lapopie in 4 Days
A 425 km loop from Bergerac Airport in four days — the castles of Beynac and Castelnaud, La Roque-Gageac and Domme, Sarlat, Lascaux IV and the Vézère valley, the Gouffre de Padirac, Rocamadour, Saint-Cirq-Lapopie and the Pont Valentré in Cahors.
Lake Constance Road Trip from Friedrichshafen: Three Countries, the Rhine Falls and Lindau in 3 Days
A 270 km loop around Lake Constance (Bodensee) from Friedrichshafen in three days, through Germany, Switzerland and Austria — the pile dwellings at Unteruhldingen, Meersburg castle, the car ferry to Konstanz, Mainau, the monastic island of Reichenau, Stein am Rhein, the Rhine Falls, the Pfänder above Bregenz and Lindau island, without motorways.
Langhe and Barolo Road Trip from Turin: Alba, Barbaresco and the Wine Castles in 3 Days
A 253 km loop from Turin Airport through the Langhe wine hills in three days — Grinzane Cavour castle, Alba and its white truffle fair, the tower of Barbaresco, Neive, Serralunga d'Alba castle, the WiMu wine museum in Barolo, the painted Cappella del Barolo, the belvedere of La Morra, Pollenzo and Bra.
South Moravia Road Trip from Brno: Caves, Wine Cellars and the Lednice–Valtice Chateaux in 3 Days
A 283 km loop from Brno in three days — the Punkevní caves with the boat ride and the Macocha abyss, Kateřinská cave, Mikulov and its Holy Hill, the Děvičky ruin on the Pálava hills, the UNESCO chateaux of Lednice and Valtice, and the wine cellars of Petrov–Plže.
Krkonoše, Adršpach and Český ráj Road Trip from Prague: Rock Towns, Castles and the Cable Car to Sněžka in 3 Days
A 494 km loop from Prague Airport in three days — Valdštejn, Hrubá Skála, Trosky and the Prachov Rocks in Český ráj, the Baroque hospital at Kuks, the Adršpach rock town, the cable car from Pec pod Sněžkou to Sněžka, the highest mountain in Czechia, and Špindlerův Mlýn.
Luxembourg Road Trip: the Moselle, the Mullerthal and the Luxembourg Ardennes in 3 Days
A 255 km loop from Luxembourg City in three days — the wine villages of the Moselle and Schengen, Echternach, the sandstone gorges of the Mullerthal with the Schiessentümpel and Beaufort castle, Vianden castle, The Family of Man in Clervaux, Bourscheid castle and Esch-sur-Sûre on the Upper Sûre lake.
Masurian Lakes Road Trip from Gdańsk: the Elbląg Canal, Wolf's Lair, Giżycko and Mikołajki in 4 Days
A 685 km loop from Gdańsk Airport through Warmia and the Great Masurian Lakes in four days — the boats-on-rails of the Elbląg Canal at Buczyniec, Olsztyn, Reszel castle, the basilica of Święta Lipka, the Wolf's Lair, Boyen fortress and the swing bridge in Giżycko, Mikołajki on Lake Śniardwy and the Krutynia river.
Slovenian Karst and Coast Road Trip from Ljubljana: Caves, Lipizzaners and Piran in 3 Days
A 330 km loop from Ljubljana in three days — Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle, the stone village of Štanjel, the Lipica stud farm, the UNESCO-listed Škocjan Caves, Koper and Izola, Venetian Piran, the Strunjan cliffs and the Sečovlje salt pans.
Central Slovakia Road Trip from Bratislava: Banská Štiavnica, Kremnica and Bojnice Castle in 3 Days
A 489 km loop from Bratislava in three days through the old mining towns of central Slovakia — UNESCO-listed Banská Štiavnica and its mountain lakes, the manor of Svätý Anton, Kremnica, where coins have been struck since 1328, Bojnice Castle and Trenčín.
Northern Corsica Road Trip from Bastia: Cap Corse, the Agriates and Calvi in 4 Days
A 285 km drive across northern Corsica from Bastia to Calvi in four days — Erbalunga, the Moulin Mattei and Centuri on Cap Corse, the black beach at Nonza, the Patrimonio vineyards, Saint-Florent, the edge of the Agriates, Île-Rousse and the hill villages of the Balagne.
Bornholm Road Trip from Copenhagen: Castle Ruins, Round Churches and Smokehouses in 3 Days
A 306 km trip from Copenhagen to the Danish island of Bornholm in three days — over the Øresund Bridge to Ystad, the car ferry to Rønne, the ruins of Hammershus, Gudhjem, the round church at Østerlars, Svaneke and the white sand of Dueodde.
Saxon Switzerland Road Trip from Dresden: the Bastei, Königstein and the Pravčická Gate in 3 Days
A 189 km loop through the Elbe Sandstone Mountains from Dresden in three days — Pirna, the Bastei bridge, Königstein fortress and Bad Schandau in Germany, then Hřensko, the Pravčická brána arch, Jetřichovice and Děčín in Czechia.
Gotland Road Trip from Visby: Sea Stacks, Fårö and a Hanseatic Town in 3 Days
A 356 km loop around the Swedish island of Gotland from Visby in three days — the cliff at Högklint, the sea stacks of Hoburgen and Folhammar, the free ferry to Fårö and its raukar, Lickershamn and the walled Hanseatic town of Visby.
Harz Mountains Road Trip from Hannover: Goslar, the Brocken and Quedlinburg in 3 Days
A 358 km loop through the Harz from Hannover in three days — the old mining town of Goslar and the Rammelsberg, the Oker valley, Torfhaus, the steam train up the Brocken, Wernigerode, the Bode gorge at Thale and the half-timbered town of Quedlinburg.
High Coast Road Trip from Sundsvall: Skuleberget, Skuleskogen and Ulvön in 3 Days
A 396 km loop through Sweden's High Coast from Sundsvall in three days — the High Coast Bridge, the diabase shore of Rotsidan, Skuleberget, the Slåttdalsskrevan gorge in Skuleskogen National Park, Örnsköldsvik and a boat to the fishing village on Ulvön.
Istria and Krk Road Trip from Rijeka: Hilltop Towns, Rovinj and Pula in 3 Days
A 353 km drive from Rijeka Airport on Krk to Pula in three days — Vrbnik and Baška on Krk, the Krk Bridge, Opatija, the Učka tunnel, the hill towns of Hum, Motovun and Grožnjan, Poreč, Rovinj, the Roman arena in Pula and Cape Kamenjak.
Lake Maggiore Road Trip from Milan: Islands, Lake Orta and the Verzasca Valley in 4 Days
A 355 km loop around Lake Maggiore from Milan in four days — Lake Orta, the Borromean Islands, the gardens of Villa Taranto, Locarno and the Verzasca valley in Switzerland, the cliff hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso and the giant statue at Arona.
High Tatras and Slovak Paradise Road Trip from Poprad: Lomnický štít, Vlkolínec and Spiš Castle in 4 Days
A 362 km loop through northern Slovakia from Poprad in four days — the cable cars to Lomnický štít, the lakes of Štrbské Pleso and Popradské pleso, the Demänovská valley caves in Liptov, the log village of Vlkolínec, the ladder gorge of Suchá Belá in the Slovak Paradise, Spiš Castle and Levoča.
Rügen and Usedom Road Trip from Rostock: Chalk Cliffs, Piers and Baltic Islands in 4 Days
A 608 km loop along Germany's Baltic coast from Rostock in four days — Stralsund, the white town of Putbus, the resort of Binz, the chalk cliffs of Jasmund and Cape Arkona on Rügen, then Greifswald, Peenemünde and the imperial spas of Usedom.
Šumava and Lipno Road Trip from České Budějovice: Treetops, Glacial Lakes and the Source of the Vltava in 3 Days
A 356 km loop through the Šumava mountains from České Budějovice in three days — the monastery at Vyšší Brod, the treetop walkway at Lipno, Kvilda and the source of the Vltava, the old timber canal at Rechle, the glacial lakes above Železná Ruda, Kašperk castle and the salt town of Prachatice.
North Wales Road Trip from Manchester: Snowdonia, Castles and the Llŷn Coast in 5 Days
A 627 km loop from Manchester into North Wales in five days — the castle and walls of Conwy, Betws-y-Coed, the Llanberis Pass and the Snowdon Mountain Railway, Caernarfon, the Llŷn Peninsula, Beddgelert, Portmeirion, Harlech and Aberystwyth, with no tolls.
West Jutland Road Trip from Billund: North Sea Beaches, Dunes and Lighthouses in 4 Days
A 640 km drive up Denmark's North Sea coast from Billund in four days — the drive-on beach of Rømø, Ribe, Esbjerg, Blåvand, Hvide Sande, Bovbjerg, the Thyborøn ferry, Thy National Park, Rubjerg Knude and Hirtshals, ending in Aalborg.
Brittany Road Trip from Rennes: Pink Granite, Wild Capes and Carnac in 6 Days
An 820 km loop around the Brittany coast from Rennes in six days — Saint-Malo, Cap Fréhel, the Pink Granite Coast, the Crozon peninsula, Pointe du Raz and the standing stones of Carnac, with no motorway tolls.
Småland and Öland from Malmö: Glass, Castles and Lighthouses in 5 Days
A 945 km loop through southern Sweden from Malmö in five days — the glassworks of Småland, Kalmar Castle, both ends of the island of Öland and the naval town of Karlskrona.
Eifel Loop from Cologne: Maars, Monschau and the Nürburgring in 3 Days
A 390 km loop through Germany's Eifel from Cologne in three days — half-timbered Monschau, the Nürburgring, the volcanic crater lakes of Daun and two castles at Manderscheid.
Lake Garda Circuit: 210 km Around Italy's Largest Lake in 3 Days
A 210 km loop around Lake Garda from Verona in three days — Sirmione, the cliff tunnels of the western shore, the Strada della Forra and Monte Baldo.
Kraków to Zakopane: 260 km Through the Tatras in 3 Days
A 260 km drive from Kraków to Zakopane over three days, through a limestone gorge and past wooden churches into Poland's Tatra mountains.
Skopje to Ohrid via Mavrovo: 310 km Road Trip, 3 Days
Drive 310 km from Skopje west into the Mavrovo highlands, down the Radika gorge and out to Lake Ohrid, Europe's oldest lake, over three days of mountain roads.
Sarajevo to Mostar: 230 km Down the Neretva Valley
A 3-day, 230 km drive from Sarajevo to Mostar along the Neretva gorge, with the rebuilt Ottoman bridge, Blagaj and Počitelj, plus border and currency advice.
Lanzarote Volcanic Loop: 230 km from Arrecife, 3 Days
A 230 km volcanic loop from Arrecife: Timanfaya's fire mountains, the La Geria wine pits, Manrique's lava architecture and the north cliffs in 3 days.
Larnaca to Paphos via Troodos: 330 km Cyprus Road Trip
A 330 km drive across Cyprus in 3 days, from Larnaca up into the Troodos mountains and down to Paphos — painted churches, wine villages and winter sun.
Tromsø to the Lyngen Alps: 330 km Winter Drive, 3 Days
A 330 km winter loop from Tromsø across Kvaløya and by ferry into the Lyngen Alps, with fjord roads, northern lights, real costs and honest driving advice.
Ajaccio to Bonifacio: 312 km Across Corsica in 3 Days
The 312 km drive from Ajaccio to Bonifacio takes three days: the Calanques de Piana, the mountain road to Corte and the southern cliffs. No tolls on Corsica.
Exeter to Falmouth: 283 km Cornwall Coast Road Trip, 3 Days
Three days and 283 km down the Cornish coast from Exeter to Falmouth, through granite villages and lanes older than cars, where the map's timings are fiction.
Madeira Road Trip: Funchal to Porto Moniz, 113 km in 3 Days
Madeira's 113 km coast loop from Funchal: cliff roads, the lava pools at Porto Moniz and the old coast road with a waterfall falling onto it. No tolls.
Namur to Bastogne: 162 km Through the Ardennes in 3 Days
A 162 km drive from Namur to Bastogne over three days, following the Meuse through Dinant and the forest roads of the Belgian Ardennes to the Bulge.
Olbia to Alghero: 228 km of Sardinia's North Coast in 3 Days
Three days and 228 km along Sardinia's north coast from Olbia to Alghero, past the Costa Smeralda, La Maddalena and Capo Caccia. No tolls on the island.
Rotterdam to Sluis: 179 km Across the Zeeland Delta
A 3-day drive from Rotterdam to Sluis along 179 km of Dutch Delta Works — storm surge barriers, the Zeeland Bridge and dams with the North Sea on one side.
Bernina Pass Road Trip: St Moritz to Tirano (2 Days)
A 2-day drive over the Bernina Pass from St Moritz to Italy — glaciers, the UNESCO railway alongside the road, and the Swiss pass that stays open all winter.
Wild Atlantic Way North: Derry to Galway (4 Days)
A 4-day drive down Ireland's north-west coast from Derry to Galway — Slieve League, Benbulben, Connemara, the border rules and why the whole road is toll-free.
Dubrovnik to Kotor Road Trip: The Bay of Kotor (3 Days)
A short 3-day drive from Dubrovnik around the Bay of Kotor to Budva — day-by-day route, the border crossing, the €5 ferry shortcut and what it really costs.
Mosel Valley Road Trip: Koblenz to Trier (3 Days)
A 3-day drive down the Mosel from Koblenz to Trier — Burg Eltz, Cochem, the Riesling slopes and Roman Trier, with the green sticker rule both ends of the road.
Split to Dubrovnik Road Trip: The Dalmatian Coast (3 Days)
A 3-day drive down Croatia's Dalmatian coast — day-by-day route, the Pelješac Bridge that skips the Bosnian border, Ston's oysters and real costs.
Driving Vienna to Hallstatt: 290 km Road Trip in 2 Days
Drive 290 km from Vienna to Hallstatt in two days through the Wachau and Salzkammergut, with a day-by-day route, the village driving ban and parking prices.
Alsace Wine Route Road Trip: Strasbourg to Colmar (3 Days)
A 3-day drive down the Alsace Wine Route from Strasbourg to Colmar — day-by-day villages, half-timbered towns, vineyards, real costs and the stops worth making.
Stelvio Pass: Bormio to Prato allo Stelvio by Motorbike
Ride the Passo dello Stelvio from Bormio to Prato allo Stelvio: 46 km, about 40 hairpins up from Bormio and 48 down to Prato, 2,758 m at the top, usually open from late May to early November.
Causeway Coastal Route: Belfast to Giant's Causeway (2 Days)
A relaxed 2-day drive along Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast — day-by-day route, timed tickets, real GBP costs and the clifftop stops worth making.
Furka, Grimsel & Susten Loop from Andermatt: 134 km
The three-pass loop from Andermatt: 134 km over the Furka, Grimsel and Susten, past the Rhône Glacier and dam lakes, usually open June to October.
The Great Dolomite Road: Bolzano to Cortina (3 Days)
A 3-day drive of the Grande Strada delle Dolomiti from Bolzano to Cortina d'Ampezzo — the passes, cable cars, seasonal closures and real costs, day by day.
Picos de Europa: Cangas de Onís to Potes, 160 km in 3 Days
A 3-day, 160 km mountain loop through the Picos de Europa in green Spain, from Cangas de Onís to Potes, with slow twisting roads and a pickup in Bilbao.
Rüdesheim to Koblenz: 65 km Rhine Castle Drive, 2 Days
The Romantic Rhine from Rüdesheim to Koblenz is 65 km of UNESCO gorge and hill castles; two unhurried days for Riesling stops, car ferries and real costs.
Route Napoléon by Motorbike: Grenoble to Cannes (2 Days)
Ride France's Route Napoléon (N85) from Grenoble to the Riviera at Cannes — Sisteron, Castellane, Grasse, sweeping bends, where to sleep and real costs.
Teide Loop Tenerife: 200 km from Santa Cruz, 3 Days
A 200 km loop from Santa Cruz de Tenerife around Mount Teide in 3 days: volcano park, Anaga laurel forest and the Los Gigantes cliffs, drivable year-round.
Andalusia's White Villages: Málaga to Cádiz (4 Days)
Drive Andalusia's Pueblos Blancos from Málaga to Cádiz — clifftop Ronda, the white villages of the Sierra de Grazalema and the Atlantic coast, with real costs.
Black Forest High Road: Baden-Baden to Freiburg (3 Days)
Drive the Schwarzwaldhochstraße through Germany's Black Forest — panoramic ridge road, waterfalls, Lake Titisee and cuckoo-clock villages, with real costs.
Deutsche Alpenstraße: Germany's Alpine Road (5 Days)
Drive the German Alpine Road from Lake Constance to Berchtesgaden — Neuschwanstein, the Zugspitze, Bavarian lakes, best stops and real costs.
Grand Tour of Switzerland: The Highlights Drive (7 Days)
Drive the Grand Tour of Switzerland from Zürich to Lugano — Lucerne, Interlaken, the Matterhorn, alpine passes and lakes, with the best stops and real costs.
Lake Como Circuit: The Perfect 3-Day Drive (Italy)
Drive the Lake Como circuit — Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio and the villa gardens, with the best stops, where to sleep and real costs.
Lake District Road Trip: Windermere to Keswick (3 Days)
Drive England's Lake District from Windermere to Keswick — Ambleside, Grasmere, the Honister Pass and Ullswater, with the best stops and real costs.
Normandy Road Trip: Rouen to Mont-Saint-Michel (4 Days)
Drive through Normandy from Rouen to Mont-Saint-Michel — Honfleur harbour, the D-Day beaches, the Bayeux Tapestry and the island abbey, with real costs.
Peloponnese Road Trip: Nafplio to Monemvasia (5 Days)
Drive the Peloponnese from Nafplio to Monemvasia — ancient Epidaurus and Mycenae, Byzantine Mystras and the sea-castle of Monemvasia, with real costs.
Provence Road Trip: Avignon to the Verdon Gorge (4 Days)
Drive through Provence from Avignon to the Gorges du Verdon — Luberon villages, lavender fields, the ochre cliffs and turquoise gorge, with real costs.
Bari to Salento Road Trip: 360 km, 5 Days to Lecce
Drive 360 km from Bari to Lecce in 5 days: the trulli of Alberobello, whitewashed Ostuni, baroque Lecce and turquoise coves, with the best stops and real costs.
Rostock to the Austrian Alps: Kammersberg Road Trip (7 Days)
Drive from the Baltic coast to Styria's alpine heart — the full Rostock → Nürnberg → Kammersberg route, four day trips, tolls and real costs.
F88 Mývatn to Askja: 200 km 4×4 Desert Drive, Summer Only
The F88 crosses the Ódáðahraun lava desert from Mývatn to Askja, 200 km of glacial river fords in one day, ending with a 2.5 km walk to the Víti crater.
Kjölur (Road 35): Gullfoss to Akureyri, 250 km 4×4 Crossing
Iceland's Kjölur route (road 35) runs 250 km from Gullfoss to Akureyri between two ice caps: a summer-only gravel 4×4 crossing with bridged rivers and no fuel.
Route des Grandes Alpes: Thonon-les-Bains to Nice, 720 km
Drive 720 km from Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean over a dozen high passes, including the Col de l'Iseran at 2,764 m. Cols open roughly June to October.
F249 Hvolsvöllur to Þórsmörk: Krossá Fords, 120 km
The F249 runs 120 km from Hvolsvöllur into Þórsmörk, a green valley under three glaciers. Summer only: the unbridged Krossá demands a large 4×4.
Transalpina (DN67C): Sebeș–Novaci Over the 2,145 m Urdele
Romania's highest road: 150 km from Sebeș to Novaci over the 2,145 m Urdele pass, open in summer only. Day-by-day route, stops, sleeping and costs.
Vršič Pass: Kranjska Gora to Bovec, 50 km in 2 Days
Slovenia's highest pass climbs 50 hairpins over the Julian Alps from Kranjska Gora, then drops to the turquoise Soča and Bovec. Two days, best June–September.
Florence to Montepulciano: 4-Day Val d'Orcia Road Trip
Florence to Montepulciano in 4 days: 275 km through Chianti, Siena and the Val d'Orcia, with a day-by-day route, parking outside ZTL zones and where to sleep.
Galway to Dingle Drive: Wild Atlantic Way, 340 km, 4 Days
Drive the Wild Atlantic Way from Galway to the Dingle Peninsula in 4 days and about 340 km, with the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, a day-by-day route and costs.
North Coast 500: The Scottish Highlands Loop (5 Days)
Drive Scotland's North Coast 500 from Inverness — day-by-day route around the Highlands, beaches, castles and single-track roads, where to sleep and real costs.
The Atlantic Ocean Road: Kristiansund to Molde (3 Days)
Drive Norway's Atlantic Ocean Road from Kristiansund to Molde — the famous Storseisundet Bridge, day-by-day route, real costs and where to sleep.
Lofoten Islands Road Trip: Svolvær to Reine (4 Days)
Drive the E10 through Norway's Lofoten Islands from Svolvær to Reine — day-by-day route, white beaches, fishing villages, where to sleep and real costs.
Iceland Ring Road: The Complete 1,730 km Loop (8 Days)
Drive Iceland's Ring Road (Route 1) all the way around — day-by-day route, waterfalls, glaciers and black-sand beaches, where to sleep and real costs.
Reykjavík to Landmannalaugar: 380 km F-Road 4×4 Route
The 380 km F-road drive from Reykjavík to Landmannalaugar takes 2 days, needs a 4×4 for river fords, and is open only from roughly mid-June to September.
Shkodër to Theth: 75 km Over the Thore Pass, 2 Days
The 75 km drive from Shkodër into the Accursed Mountains to Theth: a steep, mostly paved pass best in an SUV, open late May to October. Two-day guide.
The Romantic Road: Würzburg to Neuschwanstein (4 Days)
Drive Germany's Romantic Road from Würzburg to Füssen and Neuschwanstein castle — walled medieval towns, day-by-day route, where to sleep and real costs.
Durmitor Ring Road: 85 km Žabljak Loop, Montenegro
The 85 km Durmitor ring road from Žabljak over the Sedlo pass, past Black Lake and the Tara Canyon: a 2-day plan, where to sleep and real costs.
Grossglockner High Alpine Road: Zell am See to Heiligenblut
Drive the Grossglockner High Alpine Road from Zell am See to Heiligenblut: 70 km, 36 hairpins to about 2,500 m, tolls, and when the road is open.
Athens to Meteora Road Trip (3 Days)
A 3-day drive from Athens to Meteora — day-by-day route, where to sleep, real costs and the clifftop monasteries worth the climb.
Barcelona to Costa Brava Road Trip (3 Days)
A 3-day drive from Barcelona to Costa Brava: route, stops, where to sleep and real costs.
Bergen to Geirangerfjord Road Trip (5 Days)
A 5-day drive from Bergen to the Geirangerfjord through Norway's western fjords — day-by-day route, ferries, real costs and the stops worth making.
Bucharest to the Transfăgărășan Road Trip (3 Days)
A 3-day drive from Bucharest to the Transfăgărășan — day-by-day route, Dracula's real castle, Bâlea Lake and honest costs. Read the seasonal warning first.
Copenhagen to Skagen Road Trip (3 Days)
A 3-day drive from Copenhagen to Skagen — day-by-day route across Denmark, where to stop, real costs and the Great Belt Bridge toll to expect.
Dublin to the Ring of Kerry Road Trip (5 Days)
A 5-day drive from Dublin to the Ring of Kerry — day-by-day route, driving tips for Ireland, real costs and the stops worth making.
Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye Road Trip (5 Days)
A 5-day drive from Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye — day-by-day route, where to sleep, real costs and the Highland stops worth making.
Lisbon to Algarve Road Trip: The Alentejo Coast (4 Days)
A 4-day drive from Lisbon to Lagos down the wild Alentejo coast — day-by-day route, why it costs almost nothing in tolls, and where to stop.
Lisbon to Porto Road Trip (4 Days)
A 4-day drive up Portugal's Atlantic coast from Lisbon to Porto — day-by-day route, where to stop, real costs and the towns worth the detour.
Drive Ljubljana to Lake Bled: 130 km in 3 Days
The motorway takes 40 minutes; this 130 km route takes three days, going via Škofja Loka and Bohinj before Lake Bled. Day-by-day driving notes from Ljubljana.
Madrid to Seville Road Trip via Córdoba (3 Days)
A 3-day drive from Madrid to Seville through Andalusia — day-by-day route, where to stop, real costs and the sights worth booking ahead.
Málaga to Granada Road Trip via the White Villages (3 Days)
A 3-day drive from Málaga to Granada through Ronda, Antequera and the pueblos blancos — day-by-day route, real costs and the stops worth making.
Nice to Cinque Terre: 340 km Riviera Drive in 4 Days
The 340 km drive from Nice to the Cinque Terre along the French and Italian Rivieras: day-by-day route, tolls, ZTL fines and where you must leave the car.
Palermo to Taormina Road Trip (4 Days)
A 4-day drive across Sicily from Palermo to Taormina — day-by-day route, where to stop, real costs and the essentials on Etna, ZTL zones and tolls.
Paris to the Loire Valley Road Trip (3 Days)
A 3-day drive from Paris into the Loire Valley — day-by-day route, the châteaux worth your time, where to sleep and real costs.
Porto to the Douro Valley Road Trip (2 Days)
A 2-day drive from Porto into the Douro wine country — day-by-day route, the legendary N222, quinta tastings, real costs and the stops worth making.
Prague to Český Krumlov Road Trip (2 Days)
A 2-day drive from Prague to Český Krumlov — day-by-day route, where to stop, real costs and the towns worth your time.
Reykjavik to Jökulsárlón Road Trip (4 Days)
A 4-day drive from Reykjavik to the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon along Iceland's south coast — day-by-day route, real costs and the stops worth making.
Rome to the Amalfi Coast Road Trip (5 Days)
A 5-day drive from Rome to the Amalfi Coast — day-by-day route, the SS163 rules, ZTL zones, Pompeii tickets, parking and real costs.
Zagreb to Zadar Road Trip via Plitvice Lakes (3 Days)
A 3-day drive from Zagreb to Zadar through Plitvice Lakes — day-by-day route, tolls, timed-entry tickets and the coastal stops worth making.
Zurich to Interlaken Road Trip (3 Days)
A 3-day drive from Zurich to Interlaken via Lucerne — day-by-day route, alpine stops, the Swiss vignette rules and what it really costs.
Munich to Venice Road Trip Through the Alps (4 Days)
Drive from Munich to Venice across the Dolomites — the best alpine stops, where to sleep, tolls and real costs.