Four Magnificent Roads to Drive Around the World

Sep 27, 2023

Since today is World Tourism Day, we thought we would do something a little different with our usual travel blogging content. This week, we’re looking outside of our own backyard and doing a little globe trotting! Let’s check out four of the most scenic places to drive from all around the world.

The Amalfi Coast in Italy is world renowned for its picturesque scenery of sparkling turquoise waters and coastal towns with candy colored buildings and old world charm, and snakes in and amidst plunging rock cliffs. You’ll feel like you’ve been transported onto the scene of the most romantic movie in history. The drive along the coast is full of winding, narrow roads which slip in and out of the cliffside providing absolutely breathtaking views, especially through the areas of Salerno and Positano.

Chapman’s Peak Drive in South Africa is a short but very sweet drive compared to other entries on this list. You’ll find absolutely stunning views of the coastline between Noordhoek and Hout Bay, with the peak forming the gateway between Cape Town and the South Peninsula. It’s prime time viewing at sunset, with 180 degree views along the rocky shoreline and sandy bays. Be sure to stop along the way to snap some gorgeous photos at the scenic picnic areas, too!

Icefields Parkway in Canada is a one-of-a-kind experience, and one of the most scenic roadways in all of Canada. It reaches all the way from Jasper National Park over to Lake Louise in Banff National Park. You’ll want lots of time to take in the sumptuous scenery, so plan for a week-long excursion split between both parks if you can. You won’t be able to get enough of those emerald green trees, crystal clear waters, breathtaking glaciers, and some of the most exquisite natural landscapes and mountainscapes you’ll ever see.

The Great Ocean Road in Australia wraps along the southeastern coast with heart-stopping oceanscape views and the most iconic local rock formations known as the “Twelve Apostles”. You’ll also be able to visit the oldest surviving lighthouse in Mainland Australia, the Cape Otway Lightstation. It’s an unforgettable ride along coastal seaside towns, winding through rainforests, blissful views of waves crashing ashore and against the limestone cliffs, and through plenty of scenic viewpoints. Visiting this gorgeous location is a once in a lifetime experience from start to finish.