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Driving into the Andes from Santiago, Chile

From the Chilean capital Santiago, it’s an enjoyable drive through the Aconcagua Valley towards the dreaded Los Caracoles. Driving through the Maipo Valley from Santiago You don’t have to drive too far out of Santiago for the landscape to start getting hillier. The south-eastern route,…

Andes, Chile, driving, mountains, Santiago

Kingman to Las Vegas drive: Distance, driving time & best stops

By car, the distance from Kingman to Las Vegas is 107 miles, with a 1h30m driving time. The best road trip stops on the Kingman to Las Vegas drive are Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Clark County Museum. Kingman to Las Vegas on Route…

Arizona, driving, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

How to play the US state numberplate game

What is the US state numberplate game? The US state numberplate game is one of the silliest staples of any good American road trip. The premise is very simple – you have to see a car numberplate from as many US states as possible. However,…

driving, USA

The view from the Humphrey Peak Lookout on the US-180W in Arizona.

The best route from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon

The best route from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon is via the US-180W, not the I-40W via Williams. It might take a few minutes longer, but the San Francisco Peaks scenery makes up for it. Using Flagstaff as a gateway to the Grand Canyon The…

Arizona, driving, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, USA

Powell Point on the Hermit Road in Grand Canyon National Park.

How to drive Hermit Road at the Grand Canyon without taking the shuttle bus

Driving Hermit Road at the Grand Canyon Without the Shuttle Bus Hermit Road is open to private vehicles during winter months. Accessibility permits are available for travellers with disabilities. Shuttle buses operate from March 1 to November 30. Commercial bus tours are available year-round. Bicyclists…

accessible travel, Arizona, driving, Grand Canyon, USA

Why I ended up enjoying Austalia’s most notoriously boring drive

Crossing the Nullarbor from Adelaide to Perth turns out to be rather enjoyable if you make the right stops. Five reasons to drive the Nullarbor Swimming with sea lions at Baird Bay. Standing on top of giant cliffs at Head of Bight. Telegraph history at…

Australia, driving, South Australia, Western Australia