Wanderlust road trips : 40 beautiful drives around the world / [director of collection and author, Philippe Gloaguen ; managing editor, Hannah Brezack].
Edition:
1st edition.
Publisher:
Avalon Travela division of Hachette Book Group,
Copyright Date:
2021\
Description:
297 pages : color illustrations, colour maps ; 27 cm
Statement of responsibility from colophon. Includes index.
Contents:
United States.California: Pacific Coast Highway -- Southwest: The eternal West -- Illinois to California: Route 66 -- Illinois to Louisiana: The blues highway -- Florida: The Keys: Florida from island to island -- Southwest: Route 550: the million dollar highway -- Hawaii: The road to Hana -- United States: Other road trips in the United States -- Canada. Alberta: The heart of the Canadian Rockies -- Quebec: Route 138 -- Canada: Trans-Canadian Highway -- Canada: Other road trips in Canada -- Latin America. Argentina: Noroeste Argentino -- Argentina: Ruta 40 toward Patagonia -- Bolivia: Camino de la Muerta -- Brazil: Linha Verde -- Chile Carretera Austral -- Europe. Germany: German Alpine Route -- Austria: Silvretta Hochalpenstrasse -- Scotland: Around the Highlands -- Spain: A tour of the Picos de Europa -- Spain: Mount Teide volcanic route -- France: The Alsace wine route -- France: The Corniches of the French Riviera -- France: Corsica: between sea and mountain -- Ireland: Slea Head Drive -- Iceland: Ring Road and beyond -- Italy: Chianti Route -- Italy: The Amalfi Coast -- Italy: Other road trips in Italy -- Norway: The Route of Fjords -- Norway: Heading north -- Africa. South Africa: The Garden Route -- South Africa: Cape routes in South Africa -- Madagascar: Route N7 in Madagascar -- Morocco: Tizi N'tichka Road -- Morocco: Other road trips in Morocco -- Namibia and Botswana: Up to Victoria Falls -- Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific. Australia: Great Ocean Road -- Australia: Stuart Highway -- Indonesia: Through the Balinese rice fields -- Jordan: The King's Road -- New Zealand: the Milford Road -- Sri Lanka: The cultural triangle of Sri Lanka.
Summary:
"Get inspired with 40 of the world's most incredible road trips, with bucket-list drives in the US, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. This stunning, hardcover book is packed with full-color photos, charming illustrations, and fascinating overviews of each route, making it the perfect gift for dreamers and adventurers alike. Cruise along the historic Blues Highway in the American South, drive the epic Ruta 40 to Patagonia, or stop for a hike as you road-trip along the Canadian Rockies. Drive to Namibia's jaw-dropping Victoria Falls, follow the Alsace Wine Route, or hug the Amalfi Coast and soak up views of the Mediterranean. Drive past fjords in Norway, vast rice fields in Indonesia, or the misty, rugged landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. Filled with natural wonders, bucket-list sites, epic outdoor adventures, and cultural treasures, Wanderlust Road Trips is the definitive book for the adventurous road tripper." --Amazon.com.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.