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Here is a list of wonderful paths that will want to keep you driving for hours!

  17 Maret 2016 19:40

Brilio.net/en - Its not the destination that matters, but the road we drive through to reach it is a gipsy saying. The roads presented here are the perfect example of it. Here is a list of wonderful paths that will want to keep you driving for hours!

1. Road 66 (USA)

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Also known as The Mother Road , it is the representation of the original American dream. 4000km in length, Road 66 links Chicago to Los Angeles, crossing over three time zones and eight different states.

2. Atlantic road (Norway)

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8,3km long, this marvellous road connects the town of Molde and Kristiansund, in the western Fjords region. Built mainly above small islands and reefs, it counts eight bridges and several viaducts that gives the driver the feeling of driving on the water!

3. Tianmen Road (China)

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With 99 bends, among which some sharper than 37, spread on only eleven kilometres length Youd better not have motion sickness when riding Tianmen road! However, the reward at the end of this crazy road is worth the journey: The Tianmen caves, a natural hole of 1200m of altitude, and a treasure of the Chinese landscape.

4. Great Ocean Road (Australia)

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Located all along the southeast coast of Australia, between the towns of Torquay (a world renowned surfing spot) and Allansford, the road it-self is a National Heritage and a tourist attraction all on its own.

5. Sani Pass (South Africa)

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Beautiful but dangerous, this winding road extends over nine kilometers on the west end of the KwaZulu-Natal province, and goes across the border of the province neighbore, Lesotho. Watch out the impressive precipices at 2800m of altitude!

6. Dads gorge (Morocco)

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On the east part of Marrakech in the High Atlas region, the mountain gorges of Dads have the shape of never-ending loops and goes on until the city of Agoudal and Todra. Located in a very touristic area, the road remains authentic and still quite often blocked by a flock of goat!

7. Baie du Cap (Mauritius island)

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Located in the south of the island, between Flic-en-Flac and Bel Ombre, this comfortable and safe road allows the drivers to enjoy the view from both the right and left sides. Crystal clear blue water all along the way and lush plants are the main characteristics of the scenery.

8. HIGHWAY 1 in California (USA)

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The Pacific Coast Highway is another example of how to enjoy the American dream to its finest. All along the Pacific coast from northern California, this road stretches on 882km, and offers magnificent views on the ocean and crosses main cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles.

9. Karakoram Road (Pakistan)

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This international road is located at a remarkable 4.693m of altitude between China and Pakistan, and is the longest tarmacked road on the planet. It is even called by some the eighth wonder of the world!

10. Ruta 40 (Argentina)

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One of the longest road in the world with 5500km: parallel to the Andes, it crosses 20 national parks, 18 rivers and at least as many beautiful landscapes.

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