From Europe to America and Asia, 6 road trips to take at least once in your lifetime

From the Netherlands to Miami to Japan, if you have more time and want to explore a place in more depth, road trips are the ideal choice. They allow you to stop wherever you want and pursue your interests, whether in cities, nature or beaches. From Europe to America to Asia, here are 6 dream itineraries to do at least once in your lifetime.

Road trips in Europe

1. Portugal – From North to South

Depart from Porto and travel through the vineyard valleys, such as the Douro. An ancient wine region, for a river cruise and a night of relaxation, tastings and nature in an old winery, which has now been transformed into a luxury country house.

Then drive to Coimbra and up to Nazarè to eat grilled fish in its alleys and admire the very high waves, then in Peniche you can surf and in Obidos unforgettable photos, writes A2 CNN.

Spend the night overlooking the sea in Ericeira, which boasts a charming old town. Visit the Sintra complex and Cascais, then stop for a few days in Lisbon before driving back to the Algarve, stopping in Sines or relaxing on the beach in Sagres, Lagos, Portimão and the Benagil caves, Albufeira, Faro, Tavira. The perfect trip for wine, beach and culture.

2. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

Often underestimated, these places are actually all there to discover, thanks to their combination of traditions, local culture, flavors, nature, and modernity.

Start in Tallinn, Estonia, exploring the Old Town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then head to Lahemaa National Park, where you can relax in the greenery, reports A2 CNN.

Drive to Parnu and, if you have more days available, to the island of Saaremaa, then land in Latvia, stopping in Valmiera and the greenery of Sigulda and Gauja Park, where you can enjoy various outdoor activities.

Then on to Riga, which has one of the largest and oldest markets in Europe. Here you are in Lithuania. Visit Kaunas, then take two relaxing days to visit Trakai with its famous lake with a castle in the center and have fun at one of the resorts in the area, and finally land in Vilnius.

3. Alsace and the Black Forest – European Fairy Tales

It is ideal for those who love landscapes and fairytale villages. The itinerary passes from the historic cities of France such as Strasbourg and Colmar, to the lush nature of Germany with the Black Forest and Lake Titisee. A very suitable trip for families and lovers of nature and traditional architecture.

Start in Strasbourg, discover the cathedral, the Petite France district and enjoy traditional cuisine, then continue with the half-timbered houses of Colmar (which is also lovely during the Christmas market period), and finally travel along the Alsatian vineyard route, stopping among windmills and landscapes that are just waiting to be photographed, reports A2 CNN.

Then cross the border into Germany, towards Freiburg and its entertainment. Here you are in the Black Forest, on Lake Titisee which will be discovered by boat, in Feldberg, in Triberg, in Baden-Baden, in the beauties of Mummelsee, ending with the castles. You can also start the journey by disembarking in Zurich, Switzerland.

4. Netherlands

It is the ideal place for a road trip, but by train it is convenient for those who do not drive or for those who prefer to avoid renting a car.

You can depart from any city that suits you best in terms of flights, but the ideal would be to start your tour right from Amsterdam and dedicate at least three days to walking along its canals, discovering museums, green areas, and flower markets, writes A2 CNN.

Then head to Utrecht, which is 30 minutes away, a lively university city that will give you the feel of the capital, but on a smaller scale. Stops in Gouda (where the famous cheese was born), The Hague, then Delft and modern Rotterdam, with the Erasmus Bridge and street food. Then head to the windmills of Kinderdijk. If you have more days to spare, you can also include Maastricht and Groningen in your itinerary.

Road trips around the world

5.Miami and the Keys

Land in Miami, where you'll visit South Beach, the historic Art Deco district and Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road, Little Havana. After two or three days, drive to the subtropical eco-region of the Everglades, where you can take a wildlife flight tour, writes A2 CNN.

The next day, drive to Key Largo, where you can go snorkeling, then visit Islamorada and stock up on local crafts, while Marathon is home to the Dolphin Research Center and Sombrero Beach.

Also stop at Big Pine Key, famous for its wildlife and turtles, and arrive in Key West, strolling through the historic streets and neighborhoods and visiting Hemingway's home and having a seafood dinner. Then return to Miami. With a little more time, you can add other stops, such as Dry Tortugas National Park.

6. Japan

An immersion in a culture far from our own, divided between ancient temples and the latest video games. Spirituality, nature, good food: Japan is this and much more. Depart from Tokyo, where you will sleep for five nights, considering some day trips to Nikko and Kamakura.

Then head to Hakone for a night or two, where you can stay in a ryokan (a traditional Japanese inn), go to an onsen (a Japanese hot spring), see the view from the top of the cable car, and enjoy the famous black eggs. Then continue to Kyoto, where you can stay for four nights, considering a day trip to Nara. Then Osaka and Hiroshima. But you can add other destinations depending on the length of your stay.

  (A2 Televizion)