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.
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.
Jan Kalmar, Automotive Adventurer and Entrepreneur
When he’s not building retro hypercars and restomod Porsches, Jan Kalmar hosts incredible driving adventures all over the planet. But what’s his favourit?
Detour #330: Riding High on the Laguna Route, Bolivia
One of the highest navigable routes in the world, the Ruta de Las Lagunas is an off-road adventure with many risks, but just as many rewards.
Around the World in 90 Days by Morgan
We raise a chapeau to the Frenchmen who drove the world in their Morgans back in 1994.
Detour #329: In Search of the Karoo, South Africa
South Africa’s Karoo offers open roads, big skies and plenty of 19th Century charm – but where exactly does it start and finish?
The Greatest Ever Road Race is to Run Again in South America
Bespoke Rallies is bringing back the Grand Prix of South America to capture the spirit of the 1948 original marathon event.
Detour #328: Art & Engineering – London to Bristol by Bentley, UK
With a Bentley Continental GTC at Detour’s disposal we explore the works of Brunel and Banksy, taking the longer way between London and Bristol.
Detour Pit Stop #132: Mollie’s Motel & Diner, Bristol, UK
The Mollie’s recipe of an American-inspired diner and motel with a dash of modern sophistication is replicated at its Bristol venue.
Detour #327: Traversing the Tara Canyon, Bosnia and Herzegovina-Montenegro
It’s hard to believe that the Tara Canyon’s wild landscape of deep gorges, glacial lakes and a Mordor-like moorland is even in europe.