These spectacular paved tar creations from all over the world are an absolute pleasure to drive on!

The Overseas Highway, Florida Keys


Imagine a stunning road that leaps from island to island, across42 bridges over the unbelievably blue ocean. Built in 1938 along the course of an old railroad that was destroyed by a hurricane, this road may be old but it is stunningly well-kept and an absolute pleasure to drive through.
It is essentially a five hour drive over water and if you manage to coincide a part of your trip with a sunrise or sunset, chances are you will just end up wishing you could cruise along this road forever! The only downfall? If you happen to be here in holidayseason, the traffic might bother afew but for the most part, the scenery is so spectacular there is no road rage here and being stuck hardly feels like a prison.

Red Rock Scenic Road


Clearly the US natural resources combined with their technical know-how have ensured some beautiful sprawling roads in its heart and the Red Rock Scenic Road is definitely in the top 3. It winds through Sedonas Red ROck County and offers a marvelous view of the as-rare-as-they-are-beautiful-red-rocks. Little wonder then as to why theycall it the museum without walls.
A drive which can still somehow connect you with nature this strongly is as unique as it is incredible so if you are ever passing through Sedona, you know what you absolutely can not miss.
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Iroha-Zaka, Japan


This one is almost deadly to look at in its picture form but in reality, the 48 curves strong road is both thrilling and exalted to drive through. The road connectscentral Nikko to Oku-Nikko and each one of the 48 letters is matched by the 48 letters of the ancient Japanese alphabet. Nothing like a little old-school culture to improve your drive even more, right?!





Highway 1, Big Sur California


This is possibly one of the most famous ones on the list. Starting from the central Californian coastline right through Big Sur, itruns from the gorgeous San Simeon to the equally stunning Carmel expect perilously dangerous cliff drops with unbelievable views and sudden glimpses of the entire pacific ocean in all its glory, not to mention the dark, intense rocks that speckle each side of the road.
It has simply awful peak traffic hours during which you should definitely avoid this highway butthis birds eye view is worth catching even when your bumper is knocking another.


Nurburgring Norschleife


We know, we know. It is unfair tohave a race track on this list when we specified that it would only be of driving roads but seeing as to how this also happens to be a toll road, open to the public to drive on at a meagre 24 euros, we think it definitely counts.
With a 12.93-mile long loop of tarmac, many also consider this to be the most notorious racetrack/road in the world which only makes it all the more thrilling to drive on of course. It features several treacherous landmarks including points like the carousel and the Flugplatz. However, if you do get the opportunity to rip through this road though, keep yourself in check. With a series of 154 turns, this road has been known to humble even seasoned race car drivers.

Ruta 40
Imagine a shockingly long stretch of highway that connects 20 National parks and a seriously large number of passes through the Andes mountain range as well. Mind-bogglingly beautiful, right? Well, Argentinas Ruta 40--one of the worlds longest highways--provides drivers exactly this.
The route is over 3000 miles long so if you donot have the time for that long a road trip, we have heard it is best to bypass the touristy southern portion and spend whatever time you have exploring the unbelievable upperelevations. At some points this road climbs as high as 16,000 feetabove sea level!

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Karakoram Highway


They call it The Friendship Highway. Built to connect China with Pakistan by road, this is an unforgiving road if ever there was one and many have met their maker on its tumultuous terrain as well. That doesnot mean itis not spectacular though.
I mean, come on. Itis 800 miles of road paved through the Himalayas. You will pass by several romantic, desolate locations like the ghostly town of Abbottabad (Osama Bin Laden met his demisehere) and the ancient silk road. We have no doubt you will be besotted by them either.

Transfagarasan Highway


Linking Tranylvania with Walachia through a series of tunnels, bridges and viaducts, even the hosts of Top Gear have admitted it is one of the best roads the world has to offer to any driver. Thanks to its vaguely desolate location, it is relatively untouched by too many motormen and the entire dynamite-forged highway seems to defy all laws of physics by existing in its trepid position between lofty mountain tops.
It was built by Nicolae Ceausescu in the 1970s and we are sure everyman who loves to cruise is grateful to this single man.

Khardung Pass


Didnot think your own country would feature on this list? Think again. At its peak it exists 17,582 feet above sea level making this the highest road int he world. It'sso high it can literally induce nose-bleeds but the sight of all those spectacular glaciers, peaks and glorious hills and colours willleave you breathless both on account of the altitude and beauty.
Word of advice: Make this drive slow and steady, you WIll need to acclimatize.



Guoliang Tunnel Road


Chinas Guoliang Tunnel Road was built by only 13 local villagers in just five years! Located in the Hunan province ofChina this can be considered to be a sacrificial road of sorts. Why? Many villagers actually lost their lives due to its construction but in Chinas usual headstrong manner, the work went on.
The tunnel itself is 1200 metros long, 5 meters high and 4 meters wide. It Is called the most dangerous road in the world despite its scenic beauty and as a wise man once said,-the road does not tolerate any mistakes.