This lavishly illustrated travel planner features 500 of the world's
most memorable driving experiences, from legendary Highway 1 in
California to Japan's famous Irohazaka Winding Road.
Compiled from the favorite trips of National Geographic's legendary
travel writers, Drives of a Lifetime spans the globe to reveal the
best celebrated and lesser-known road trips on the planet. Inside this
fully updated and revised edition--featuring more than 20 new
drives--you'll find routes through spectacular landscapes, ideas for
quick getaways, leisurely journeys of discovery, and revelations of
secret worlds beyond Google Maps. Some are legendary long-distance
odysseys; others are easy day trips close to home, taking you down
charming local byways. All will inspire you to pack up the car and hit
the road. The possibilities are endless: Take Colorado's San Juan Skyway
for a 10,000-foot climb over towering mountain passes. Or travel the
ancient Silk Road on an expedition across Central Asia and through time.
Or why not drive the perimeter of Puerto Rico, a tropical paradise with
many beaches along the way? Whatever your taste and budget, you'll find
plenty of routes tailored to your interests. Alongside detailed
descriptions, full-color maps guide the way and planning tips help you
make the most of your journey; top 10 lists offer quick, easy side trip
ideas. Beautiful, informative, and inspiring, this luxurious volume is a
lifelong resource that readers will treasure.
