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Drives in North America

The Reno neon sign stretching across Virginia Street.

USA

The rocky road to excess

Louise Goldsbury takes a road trip across the US desert, driving through the heart of the Wild West.

The Tripologist

Can you trust the reviews on TripAdvisor?

TripAdvisor bad review

The Tripologist For the most part, the TripAdvisor website is a blessing for travellers.

USA

All tall and chiselled

Bridal Veil Falls, Yosemite Falls.

Carol West is dwarfed by towering forests and majestic landscapes on her road trip through California's interior.

Canada

Something to declare

Ben Groundwater

Ben Groundwater "Oh, it’ll be slippery," the lady at the rental shop said with typical Canadian understatement.

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Photo galleries

World's greatest day drives

A car crossing the bridge (Vallone di Furore) on the Amalfi Coast.

Hug the corners on some of the world's most memorable drives

World's greatest drives

Bixby Bridge in Big Sur, California.

The highway is a grand canvas, a drive-in screen for our own epics, especially on these five great excursions.

Travellers Tips

Tripologist

Tripologist: Best way to do a California road trip

California, Pacific Coast Highway Sign Near Big Sur.

Tripologist I was wondering how I can best do a road trip up the California coast?

Tripologist

Taste of southern comfort on road to Natchez

Tripologist We are a family travelling to the US to spend Christmas with relatives in Colorado. We are wondering where to go for the other two-plus weeks.

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