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Monday\u00a0newsletters<\/a>\u00a0always feature\u00a0top 10 travel lists<\/a>\u00a0to inspire.<\/p>\n

Today (September 16, 2019): Top 10 most scenic roads in the world.<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

Our planet is paved by more than 18 million kilometers or 11 million miles of roadways. However, only few of them are worth the drive, be it because of the adrenalin factor, the amazing scenery, or the expectation of adventure. Some roads are so stunningly beautiful that they became iconic destinations in their own. Here’s my countdown of the top 10 most beautiful and scenic roads in the world (with more information below the slideshow).<\/span><\/p>\n

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10. PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY ONE, CALIFORNIA, USA<\/strong><\/h5>\n

One of the crown jewels of America’s national scenic byways system, the Pacific Coast Highway stretches just over 190 km (120 miles) between Monterey and Morro Bay. The narrow two-lane road hugs the impressive cliffs of California’s Central Coast, towering over the waves crashing into the shore below. Some of the best spots for a break along this roughly five-hour drive include the Monterey Peninsula and\u00a0the Bixby Bridge in Big Sur, one of the most beautiful (and photographed) places in all of California.<\/span><\/p>\n

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9. RUTA 40, ARGENTINA<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Winding its way from the top of Argentina to the southern tip of the mainland, Argentina’s Ruta 40 is one of the longest stretches of highway in the world, covering more than 4800 km (3000 miles).\u00a0\u00a0Most of the highway runs alongside and sometimes within the Andes Mountain range, passing through some of the most extraordinary landscapes on the planet and connecting 20 national parks. One of the most\u00a0spectacular views along the way (weather permitting!) is that of the Fitzroy and Cerro Torres ranges which kick in when you get close to El Chalten in Southern Patagonia.<\/span><\/p>\n

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8. TRANSFAGARASAN HIGHWAY, ROMANIA<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Europa has no shortage of mountainous roads with spectacular vistas, yet it is the Transfagarasan Highway in Romania that tops them all. Named by\u00a0Top Gear\u00a0as one of the world\u2019s best driving roads, the Transfagarasan is dotted with\u00a0endless twists and turns and with spooky, pitch black\u00a0tunnels (the longest is more than 800 meters or 2600 feet), making for an exciting trip through Dracula territory. The winding road from Cartisoara goes south to Curtea de Arges then zigzags from Transylvania into Muntenia, and later ascends to 2,034 meters (6673 feet), to the highest peak in Romania (Moldoveanu Peak).<\/span><\/p>\n

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7. GOING-TO-THE-SUN ROAD, MONTANA, USA<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The Going-to-the-Sun Road is a spectacular 50 mile (80 km), two-lane highway that bisects Glacier National Park – my favorite National Park in the USA<\/a>\u00a0– east to west. The road spans the width of the park and crosses the Continental Divide at the 2025 meters (6,646 foot) high Logan Pass. It passes through almost every type of terrain in the park, from windswept alpine tundra atop the pass to large glacial lakes and cedar forests in the lower valleys. In 1983, the Going-To-The-Sun Road was included in the US National Register of Historic Places and in 1985, it was made an US National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.<\/span><\/p>\n

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6. AMALFI COAST DRIVE, ITALY<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The Amalfi Coast is widely considered Europe\u2019s most scenic stretch of coastline, a landscape of green-swathed mountains, pastel-hued villages with cobblestoned streets, palatial renaissance mansions, and expansive vistas over the turquoise waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. In 1997, the coastal landscape was rightfully awarded a coveted spot on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. The scenic Amalfi drive (formally Strada Statale 163) winds for about 80 km (50 miles) along the shoreline and cliffs of the Sorrento Peninsula, with plenty of viewpoints along the way to take in the spectacular coastal views.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n