Further south, Dalmatia will offer you some of the most beautiful coastal roads in Europe; from Split to Dubrovnik there are many islands, villages and small beaches to explore on your journey. Finally, for those looking for more difficult roads, why not head to Slovenia from Zagreb, the ...
Whether you’re driving the remote winding roads of Iceland’s Westfjords or navigating a compact car through Italy’s narrow streets, these apps will be extremely helpful as you road trip Europe. We have these downloaded on our own smartphones to use each time we embark on a new road tri...
The Swiss make it easy to see their breathtakingly beautiful country, with great roads and a well-managed network of trains, boats, and cable cars. It’s surprisingly easy to see the mountains and gain real elevation without being a super-fit hiker – everywhere you go, there are mechanical...
The back roads of Great Britain are a refreshing antidote to the bustle of its world-famous cities. Though it is possible to zoom along motorways from London to Manchester, Cardiff, Glasgow or Edinburgh in a few hours, it’s the smaller roads away from these urban centres which lead into ...
Roads are well maintained, although you may be caught out by the occasional pothole. Off the main roads you can meander down narrow lanes of hedgerows and stop to watch the sun set or a bird of prey gliding in the sky above. Here are nine of the best road-trip routes across the count...
Austrian roads are excellent in the warmer months, but winter rain and snow can render them treacherous (winter tires/snow chains are mandatory). Note that many high mountain passes are closed during winter. Pack a picnic for long drives ...
With 44 countries in Europe and probably a million roads to choose from, you’ll never get to do them all, but here are a few ideas for some of the best European road trips that’ll impress even the most cynical of travellers.
Europe, or more specifically, Italy, is the homeland of thevia ferrata. The idea of bolting steel ladders and safety cables to the rock was developed in the Dolomites during the First World War. As Austrian and Italian troops battled for the high ground, via ferratas* were used to help mo...
Straddling the border with North Macedonia, Lake Ohrid is one of Europe’s deepest and oldest lakes. Its beauty lies in its tranquility. Go for walks through the hilly, cobblestone roads of the old towns or venture out over the water on shanty wooden bridges that lead to waterfront tavernas...
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