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.

Mel Nichols 8/1/25 Mel Nichols 8/1/25

Detour #312: Sydney Harbour to Bondi Beach The Longer Way, Australia

It’s but four miles between two of Sydney’s legendary landmarks but you can make it a full day’s drive with the right Detours.

Simon Heptinstall 4/18/25 Simon Heptinstall 4/18/25

Detour #297: A Speedy Excursion On Scotland’s South West Coastal 300

It’s less-travelled than the NC500 but Scotland’s SWC300 is every bit as inviting.

Mel Nichols 4/11/25 Mel Nichols 4/11/25

Detour #296: The Winding Road To Australia’s Best Beach

Mel Nichols tackles Tasmania’s Weldborough Pass en route to the superb shores of the Bay of Fires.

Ben Barry 3/31/25 Ben Barry 3/31/25

Detour #294: Driving in the Glow of the Gower Peninsula, Wales

Ben Barry explores Wales’ Gower Peninsula – a sun- and shower-soaked National Landscape of coastal beauty

Nik Berg 3/21/25 Nik Berg 3/21/25

Detour #293: Ocean Driving in the Outer Banks, North Carolina, USA

Off the coast of North Carolina the Outer Banks National Scenic Byway is a drive back in time.

Nik Berg 6/21/23 Nik Berg 6/21/23

10 of the best coast roads to drive in the UK & Ireland this summer

The sun’s out and the coast is calling.

Paranjay Dutt 7/4/22 Paranjay Dutt 7/4/22

Destination sunset – why a drive in the golden hour is good for mind and body

Paranjay Dutt escapes the metropolis of Mumbai in search of serenity.

Nik Berg 1/7/21 Nik Berg 1/7/21

Detour #81: Pacific Coast Highway, California, USA

There can be few more iconic road trips than a run down through California on the Pacific Coast Highway. The PCH or Highway One is one of the best ocean drives in the world and one to be savoured.