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.

Mike Breslin 1/2/26 Mike Breslin 1/2/26

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.

Mike Breslin 12/5/25 Mike Breslin 12/5/25

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?

Sudhir Matai 2/14/25 Sudhir Matai 2/14/25

Detour #289: A Return to the Panorama Route, South Africa

Sudhir “Banzai” Matai retraces a route last seen from the back seat of his dad’s old Mercedes-Benz 230E.

Angus Frazer 3/15/21 Angus Frazer 3/15/21

Ari Vatanen, Rally Legend

“Africa, Africa, Africa, Africa, Africa, Africa – there is no other place for me,” is how Ari Vatanen replies when asked where his Favourite Detour lies.