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Bucket-List Road Trips: 5 Scenic Drives You Can't Miss 🚗
PLUS: The new website offering homes in Sardinia for €1 🏠
Did you know that the average driver spends almost 4 years of their life driving? So, why not make the most of at least some of that time and spend it on the most scenic roads in the world.
In this week’s issue 👇
🚗 5 of the most scenic drives in the world for your next road trip.
🏠 The new website offering the chance to buy a home in Sardinia for €1.
🎢 Minecraft’s $100 million dollar deal to bring the game to the real world.
🗺️ THE ADVENTURE INSIGHT
Bucket-List Road Trips: 5 Scenic Drives You Can't Miss 🚗
This week, we’re sharing 5 scenic drives from around the globe that deserve a spot on your bucket list.
Whether you’re into tropical coastlines, rugged mountains or desert roads, we’ve got a drive here for you.
1. The Ring Road, Iceland - 1,300 km 🌋
Where else on the planet can you find waterfalls, black sand beaches, glaciers and steaming geysers, all along one road!?
Iceland's famous Ring Road offers a front-row seat to the country's jaw-dropping natural beauty.
Don't miss the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Seljalandsfoss waterfall.
2. West Coast, New Zealand - 600 km 🏔️
New Zealand's West Coast is a paradise for nature lovers and one of our all time favourite drives.
This route takes you from Westport to Haast, weaving through lush rainforests, dramatic coastlines, snow-capped peaks and glaciers.
Don't miss the iconic Punakaiki Pancake Rocks or the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers - the diversity of landscapes is just incredible.
3. Western Australia's Coral Coast - 1200 km 🐠
This epic drive from Perth to Exmouth is a monster of a rural drive but one that is worth every second.
Along the Coral Coast, you'll explore turquoise beaches, vibrant coral reefs and stop at the most unique desert landscapes, like the Pinnacles.
Snorkeling at Ningaloo Reef or meeting the friendly dolphins at Monkey Mia are unforgettable highlights.
4. The Garden Route, South Africa - 300 km 🦁
As one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, South Africa's Garden Route combines lush forests, pristine beaches, and dramatic cliffs.
This scenic drive runs from Mossel Bay to Storms River, offering highlights like the Tsitsikamma National Park, Plettenberg Bay and the chance to spot whales off the coast.
5. North Coast 500, Scotland - 830 km 🏰
Scotland's answer to the ultimate road trip combines rugged coastline, fairy-tale castles, and misty highlands.
Start in Inverness and make your way through quaint villages, pristine beaches, and jaw-dropping mountain views.
Don't miss a stop at Smoo Cave or sampling whisky at a local distillery.