THE LONGER WAY
Take the longer way with Detour and enjoy epic road trips, perfect pit stops and stories from the road. Powerful photography and words to inspire you on your next journey.
A Detourist’s Detour to the Pyrenees
When Martin Reynolds was planning a two-week road trip to Spain in his newly-restored Jaguar XK150, he turned to Detour for guidance.
Detour #339: Driving Smart on the Snow Roads of Scotland, UK
In the great British Boaty McBoat Face tradition of giving things the most obvious of names, Scotland’s Snow Roads are exactly what the moniker suggests.
Floor It With a New Ferrari Driving Shoe
If you can’t afford to a drive a Ferrari, maybe you can at least drive with a Ferrari.
Detour #338: On The Road with Jack Kerouac, USA
Jack Kerouac criss-crossed America to write On the Road - the seminal novel for the beat generation. Here’s how to follow his route.
50,000 km and 140 Places for Mercedes-Benz Anniversary Drive
Mercedes-Benz is marking 140 years since founder Karl Benz invented the automobile with a truly epic drive across Europe, South America, North America, Australia, Asia and Africa.
Detour #337: The Coast and Castles of Northumberland, UK
Floodwaters and firing ranges are just some of the hazards of this Northumberland road trip.
Detour x MIVIA: Road Trip Routes Straight to Your Smartphone
Detour road trips are now available in the new MIVIA app.
Detour #336: Driving Deep into the Gorges du Verdon, France
France’s deepest canyon delivers a drive that’s turnful in the extreme, but can also be touristy to a similar degree.
Aston Martin is Now Offering a James Bond Dream Drive
Fancy a spot of 007 role play? Then Aston Martin has the answer with a very exclusive Italian driving tour to mark the 20th anniversary of Casino Royale.
Detour #335: Into the Valley of Fire, Nevada, USA
Even if you lose in Las Vegas there’s a massive win just a few miles away in the incredible Valley of Fire.
Turn Your Focus to the Sahara in 2026
Attention Ford fans, there’s a desert driving adventure just for you this September.
Detour #334: Riding Shotgun on the East Coast Road, Chennai, India
The East Coast Road, or ECR to its fans, is a popular route among Chennai’s classic car enthusiasts. Paranjay Dutt hitches a ride to find out why.
Vantage World Tour Zips Through New Zealand
Detourist duo Phil and Will Churchill have completed the New Zealand leg of their incredible Vantage World Tour.
Detour #333: Climbing The Devil’s Staircase, Wales
Deep in wildest Wales you’ll find one of the most challenging drives, that’s heart-stopping both in its beauty and its danger.
Route 66 Celebrates its Centenary
Route 66 will reach its most significant milestone in 2026 as it hits 100 years old.
Detour #332: The Road to Semonkong, Lesotho
Offering a twisting alpine-like road with an awe-inspiring waterfall at journey’s end, Lesotho’s A5 is one of Africa’s most exciting – if unsung – drives.
Meet the Detourists of 2025
They’re the people living the Detour dream, on driving adventures all over the world, and their stories are always inspirational.
Our Favourite Detours of 2025
It’s the end of the road for 2025 and a chance to reflect on the best road trips of the year.
Enjoy a Cool Festive Road Trip in the Hot Seat of the new BMW iX3
BMW has embraced the slow movement this holiday season with a 20-minute-long video charting a snowy drive in Austria in the new, electric iX3.
Detour #331: Criss-Crossing Christmas Island, Australia
You’ll find a different kind of white Christmas on a drive around this namesake outpost where sandy beaches replace snow.