Description
About the book. Epic Drives of the World collects 50 road trips from across the globe in a paperback inspiration book. Lonely Planet foregrounds personal travel experiences and vast landscapes. You can read about famous coastal roads and less obvious routes, finding ideas for a driving holiday where the road itself is a central part of the journey.
Contents. The book is organized by continent and combines narratives with photographs, illustrated maps, and practical advice on access, timing, food, and accommodation. Featured routes include the Hana Highway in Hawaii, Pacific Coast Highway, Icefields Parkway in Canada, and Carretera Austral in Chile. Other trips traverse Vietnam, Bhutan, and India, along Norway’s west coast and Croatia’s Adriatic coast, and through landscapes in Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
Who is this book suitable for? The paperback edition is suitable for those wishing to gather road trip ideas and compare different regions before deciding. You can choose a story from a place you already wish to visit or let the images lead the way to a new destination. The maps and practical material provide a starting point for further research into the routes. The book is also useful as a gift for those who enjoy open roads, vistas, and stops along the way, or as reading material at home when the next journey is currently only on a wish list.
From inspiration to your own plan. Use the guide before departure to select experiences you truly desire, seeing them in context with the rest of the trip. A plan with fewer stops can allow more time to become acquainted with each location. Browse together with your travel companions, compare ideas, and find a balance between what you wish to reach and what you wish to have time to experience. Ensure certain days have room for breaks and detours. A physical book is excellent to return to when discussing the next leg of the journey. Rediscover an idea you have noted and let the plan evolve as you become familiar with the destination.
About the edition. English book, published 2021. 328 pages. ISBN 9781838694685.
