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 #347: Life is Sweet on this Alpine Salt Road, Italy-France
The Alta Via Del Sale isn’t for the fainthearted, but the payoff is worth it.
Detour #346: You’ll Have a Blast on the Bainskloof Pass, South Africa
A tight and twisty climb that’s rewarded with terrific views of Table Mountain.
Detour #345: Highway Hypnosis on the World’s Longest, Straightest Road, Saudi Arabia
With its seemingly endless vanishing point, Saudi Arabia’s Highway 10 is officially the longest, straightest road in the world.
Detour #344: Taking Flight Across Gran Canaria, Spain
Detour journeys from relaxing Playa de Mogán to the spectacular Mirador del Balcón in Gran Canaria – retracing a World Rally Championship route along the way.
Detour #343: Three Counties, One Lightweight Sports Car, UK
In the space of just a few minutes it’s possible to drive through Worcestershire, Shropshire and Herefordshire.
Detour #342: Following Clarkson, Hammond and May on the Skeleton Coast, Namibia
It may not be quite as death-defying as the Grand Tour made it look, but a drive up the Skeleton Coast is definitely life-affirming.
Detour #341: An Alpine Adventure on the Rossfeldpanoramastrasse, Germany-Austria
Germany’s highest panoramic road has views and bends to die for.
The Best of British Road Trips
Detour has joined forces with route-planning app MIVIA to share our favourite British driving roads with an even wider car community.
Detour #340: The Joys of the Julian Alps, Slovenia
In the heart of Slovenia’s popular tourist region, Detour discovers a mountain pass with neck-craning vertical views.
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.
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.
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 #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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.