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.
Detour #365: Coasting Along The Grand Pacific Drive, Australia
This spectacular, winding coastal drive reveals a landscape shaped by millennia of culture and ingenuity.
Detour Pit Stop #138: Cat & Fiddle, Peak District, UK
This storied travellers’ rest has weathered storms, welcomed notable visitors and now distils its own whisky.
Detour #364: Driving into the Vjosa Valley, Albania
Unspoilt. It’s a word that’s overused and seldom truly applicable, but Albania’s Vjosa River makes a compelling claim.
Three Peaks, 470 Miles, 69MPG
British TV presenter Ben Shephard has set a new Guinness World Record by tackling the Three Peaks Challenge in the most efficient manner ever recorded.
Five drives that will make you fall for New England in the Fall
New England’s forests explode into a riot of colour as the days grow shorter. For leaf peepers there’s no better time to take to the road and enjoy the rich reds, abundant oranges and yellows of the canopy.
Detour Pit Stop #137: Cape Agulhas, South Africa
The picture postcard peninsula of Cape Point is not, as many people believe, the southernmost point of Africa.
Detour #363: Lilting Along The Irish Loop, Newfoundland, Canada
A craggy coastline and unfamiliar accents make this Newfoundland drive feel a world away from Canada.
Vantage World Tour Completes Passage Through India
Globetrotting father and son Phil and Will Churchill are one stage closer to finishing their round-the-world drive in the 2005 Aston Martin V8 Vantage after crossing India.
Detour #362: Secret Snowdonia, Wales
The impact of Snowdonia’s popularity has led to soul searching, but, if you know where to take a turn off the beaten track, contemplative touring can still be had.
Globe Trotting ID. Buzz Sets a New World Record
An electric VW ID. Buzz van has entered the record books after travelling 99,676 km and visiting 92 countries.
Detour #361: Action in the Alpes Maritimes, France
High in the hills above the Mediterranean is a road that’s seen its share of cinematic stunts.
Nomad by Name, Nomad by Nature
An Ariel Nomad has just completed a 1,700-mile desert adventure and lived up to its moniker.
Detour #360: Planes, Lanes and Automobiles on the Mach Loop, Wales
Top Gear meets Top Gun in the Mach Loop of the Welsh Valleys.
Škoda Peaq EV Completes 586-Mile Road Trip on Single Charge
If you’re looking for an electric car to cover some major mileage then the new Škoda Peaq might just be the ticket.
Why a Roof Tent Babymoon is a Brilliant Idea
Most mums-to-be book a babymoon for pampering and putting their feet up, but not Charlotte Vowden.
VW California Goes Electric
It’s taken four years, but finally the VW ID. Buzz has an official California camper edition.
Detour #359: Life Moves Pretty Fast – How to Follow Ferris Bueller’s Day Off in Chicago, USA
It’s hard to believe but it’s now 40 years since Ferris, Cameron and Sloane skipped school. If you haven’t followed their route before, then what are you waiting for?
Science Defines The Thrill of Driving
A new study by neuroscientists has discovered a “sweet spot” that influences the sense of thrill drivers get when behind the wheel.
Detour #358: The End of the Road for 007, Faroe Islands
The drive to where James Bond met his demise is dramatic in its own right.
Detour Pit Stop #136: Grill 66, Siglufjörður, Iceland
Make a Pit Stop at Grill 66 for the most remote - and delicious - burger in Iceland