9 Bucket list road trips: scenic routes to explore

1) Pacific Coast Highway, California, USA

This legendary road trip along the California coast features breathtaking coastal views and stops in places like Big Sur and Monterey.

2) Great Ocean Road, Australia

The Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia, is a magnificent coastal road with stunning rock formations, beaches, and animals such as koalas and kangaroos.

3) Ring Road, Iceland

The Ring Road in Iceland is a circular route that circles the entire nation, providing breathtaking vistas of waterfalls, glaciers, and volcanic scenery.

4) Amalfi Coast, Italy

The Amalfi Coast is a cliffside drive through lovely towns with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.

5) Garden Route, South Africa

The Garden Route is a lovely journey along South Africa's southern coast, passing through woods, beaches, and coastal towns.

6) Route 66, USA

Route 66 is a traditional American road trip that passes through numerous states, providing views of small-town America as well as Grand Canyon.

7) Cabot Trail, Canada

The Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia, Canada, is a picturesque route that winds along the coast and through the Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

8) Causeway Coastal Route, Northern Ireland

This route takes you along the Northern Irish coastline, with spectacular views of cliffs, beaches, and the Giant's Causeway.

9) The Great Ocean Drive, Western Australia

Western Australia's Great Ocean Drive is a breathtaking coastal drive that takes you over cliffs, beaches, and through national parks.