Roads make journeys, and as the phrase goes, “It’s not the destination, it’s the path”: When you look out the window and take in the scenery, the ride immediately becomes more usable. For this and the devotion to the traveler’s spirit that few carry within them, the Daily Mail From the United Kingdom produced a A list of the most amazing ways on the planet to travel at least once in your life.
Spread across countries across five continents, from Scotland’s tranquil lakes to China’s winding mountain landscapes, some roads are hot and others cold; Some are modern and straightforward, others seem impossible at first glance. They all have it Common denominator: combined with their surroundings they are stunning.
1. The A82 in Scotland
The A82 is one of Scotland’s main roads. It extends from Glasgow to Inverness and passes through Fort William and many of the region’s iconic lakes, including the emblematic Loch Ness. It is very popular among tourists and locals for its winding but urban aesthetic and its fairytale views that traverse cities and landscapes, with mountains, lakes, valleys and castles such as Urquhart.
2. The Atlantic Route in Norway
Norway’s Wild Atlantic Way runs along the western coast of the Scandinavian country and connects several islands in the region, crossing fjords and cliffs with low, simple but impressive bridges, which follow a kind of Ecological minimalism and blends with the natural environment.
The views are panoramic, expansive, and full of green and blue. If you pay enough attention, in the summer months you can see seals and whales, and for fans of atmospheric chaos, in the fall on this route, the northern storms take on another dimension. They say from the British travel guide Rough Guides that the most beautiful part of this 8.3 km route is the Storseisunde Bridge because it curves so picturesquely over the water.
3. Canada Ice Road
From Tippit Lake to Contoito Lake, most of Canada’s glacial trail passes over frozen lakes. According to its official website, the percentage is equivalent to 85% of its total extension, which is 400 kilometers long.
It is only open during the first three months of the year. From January to March, because the ice surface needs to be at least 74 cm thick to traverse, the speed limits are low, ranging from 10 km/h to 60 km/h. As the ice melts, They build it again every year In mid-December.
4. Tongtian Street in China
China It also holds a place in the list of countries with the most impressive roads Tongtian Streetthat when you enter in Zhangjiajie Tianmenshan National Park It turns the road into a kind of Asian jungle legend.
5. The A8 road in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Many people know this One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World is Victoria Falls located in Zimbabwe.a country in South Africa. What many do not know is that just meters away from the crease in the ground where the violent masses of water flow, there stretches a very ordinary road, full of vehicles every day. The trail starts in Bulawayo and runs along the Zambezi River to Victoria Falls National Park. The tour offers panoramic views of the falls and a chance to explore the natural beauty of the area.
6. Furka Pass in Switzerland
On a scale beyond a dream it is Furka Pass in Switzerland. It is a 150-year-old mountain road that winds through the Swiss Alps and passes through the Alps Furka mountain pass (Hence the name), which reaches an altitude of 2429 metres, connecting the village of Obergoms with the village of Andermatt.
The landscape is typically alpine, winding with snow-capped peaks, glaciers and green valleys. (depending on the season), and the final architecture looks like it was straight out of a Grimm Brothers story. It is also famous for being the location chosen for the car chase scene in the movie Goldfinger Of epic James Bond. In the scene, Agent 007 escapes in his Aston Martin DB5 from his enemy Tilly Masterson, who is driving a Ford Mustang.
7. Florida Overseas Highway
The last road on the list is the Overseas Highwaywhich is a continuation of US Route 1 via the multiplex Keys to Florida It was built on the former right-of-way of the Overseas Railway, the Sunshine State extension of the East Coast Railway.
Flat and the Caribbean Sea, it is 181 kilometers long, and has a total of 42 bridges, including the popular bridge Seven Mile BridgeIt requires about two and a half hours of driving, taking into account the starting point Blue Ocean Marinaon the tip of the continent, even key west, The southernmost point in Florida.