4 articles
7 May 2026
icelandIceland Ring Road Guide: Route 1, What to See, and How Long It Actually Takes
Route 1 circles Iceland in 1,332km — the full circuit takes 7–10 days done properly, not the 5 days many itineraries suggest. The south coast, Vatnajökull glacier area, East Fjords, Mývatn, and the north each require a day and a half to two days to see at a pace that isn't rushed.
Henrik Vinter
25 April 2026
new zealandNew Zealand North Island: Auckland, Rotorua, and the Self-Drive Circuit
The North Island holds New Zealand's geothermal zone, its Māori cultural heartland, and the capital Wellington—all accessible on a 7–10 day self-drive from Auckland that requires no internal flights.
Henrik Vinter
20 April 2026
south africaGarden Route, South Africa: Self-Drive Guide from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth
The Garden Route covers 300km of coastline and forest between Mossel Bay and the Storms River. A self-drive of 5–7 days connects coastal towns, whale-watching points, and the world's highest commercial bungee jump.
Henrik Vinter
8 February 2026
united kingdomScotland's Highlands: A Self-Drive Guide for First-Timers
The Scottish Highlands span approximately 9,500 square kilometres across the north and west of Scotland, but what matters to a driver is this: Inverness to John o' Groats is 150km; Inverness to Fort William is 65km; and the North Coast 500 circuit totals 830km of primarily single-track road through terrain that changes radically every 20 minutes. Plan for an average of 60kph—not 80—because single-track roads with passing places, sheep, and weather collapse any pretence of speed. A realistic Highland road trip requires either seven days for a compact circuit or ten to fourteen days if you're committing to the North Coast 500 route properly.
Henrik Vinter