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Finding the highest mountain road in South America may also mean discovering some of the highest roads in the world. But in the South American Andes the situation is confusing like in the Himalayas and the results are often questionable and conflicting. Many high altitude gravel roads are particularly being reported in Bolivia and Chile. But all elevation indications vary greatly in different reports and you can actually not rely on them.

Sometimes we’re so high up in the mountains that we take a deep breath and it feels like we havent’ any oxygen left at all. Even in these conditions, human beings have adapted to a huge variety of conditions, living in sky-high elevations over 16,700ft above the sea level.

We believe that we’ve seen most of the road signs already. But some of them, all around the world, are really crazy. They are meant to do anything from indicate an upcoming turn to warn of hazardous conditions. But sometimes the signs are so unusual they’re more distracting than they are helpful.

Europe is the sixth largest continent in size. It extends from Iceland (west) to the Ural Mountains of Russia (east). It’s bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south, Asia to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the West.

It’s difficult so say where’s the African highest mountain pass. Some sources say they should be found either in Morocco, in the mountainous East Africa or in South Africa/Lesotho. But some of these areas are still not well developed and is hard to obtain reliable information about the condition and elevation of mountain roads there.

Paved roads are those surfaced with crushed stone (macadam) and hydrocarbon binder or bituminized agents, with concrete, or with cobblestones, as a percentage of all the country’s roads, measured in length.

Tunnels, with their extreme low lighting, echoing darkness, and often damp conditions, are intrinsically eerie places. It's no wonder that many tunnels are steeped in legends of haunting and paranormal encounters. From spine-chilling discoveries to ghostly apparitions, these subterranean passages have gained sinister reputations. Enter these eerie tunnels at your own peril, where mysteries and phantoms await.

When it comes to purchasing a car, subscribing to a car service, or renting a vehicle, one of the foremost considerations is the level of safety while driving. However, the safety of the roads on which your vehicle will traverse is beyond your control. Road safety standards vary significantly worldwide, influenced by multiple factors such as driver competence, road conditions, regulations, and speed limits. Consequently, it is essential to identify the countries with the safest roads and those that warrant caution.

Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España are the three major European professional cycling stage races. They are multi-week races (21 days) with daily stages and have more points for the UCI World Tour than in other races.

The James Bond film series, started by Ian Fleming in 1953, often features well-known roads as key parts of its action scenes and settings. These roads are chosen to show off the region's landscape and provide the setting for car chases and dramatic escapes.

Fancy yourself as a top-notch driver? We all love dangerous roads and road trips. Sometimes the road less taken is less taken for a reason. In the case of these 12, it's because they may very well kill you. Go for a ride! Some roads require a lot of skill just to pass through them and stay alive. Read for an in-depth look at the most terrifying and dangerous roads.

Looking close enough, Google Maps is full of bizarre moments. A two-headed dog, a magical floating limb, disappearing woman's body on the beach, people with missing heads and even half a cat, prowling nonchalantly along a street, disembodied limbs, strange distended abdomens, and even iPhones embedded in bums.

Climbing a hill on a bike is pure physical and a mental torture. One of our favourite parts of bicycle racing is watching the pros battle it out up really brutal climbs. After careful research, we have now selected some of the very hardest ascents around the world, so we scoured the globe to find the hardest and most epic climbs you can ride on two wheels. Plan a trip to one of these cycling hotspots and feel like a pro!

Approximately 1.24 million deaths occurred on the world’s roads in 2010. In 2010, middle-income countries had the highest road traffic death rates, at 20.1 per 100 000. In 2010, 50% of deaths on the world’s roads occured among vulnerable road users.

Driving on a truly exhilarating road is a once in a lifetime experience for some people. The adrenaline rush is definitely something any driver can crave for. Yet, anyone can enjoy the magic of dangerous roads and cars at any time by putting on these great movies and embracing the emotions. Films about long journeys on the open road have always made for vital cinema.

Curious about the most captivating roundabouts that shape cityscapes around the globe? Explore some of the world's most unique circular wonders, where functional traffic intersections transform into defining landmarks for the cities they inhabit.

Navigating regions with the risk of landmines presents significant hazards and complexities. Landmines, designed to cause harm, are often remnants of past conflicts, creating perilous conditions for drivers.

Many sports car drivers flout the law in their quest for extreme adrenaline rushes. HomeToGo and HappyCar investigated drivers across Europe to create a ranking featuring 8 of the fastest speeding offences in 8 different European countries.

Throughout history, bridges have been significant for helping us get from one land mass to another — bringing people to places previously inaccessible. But these towering structures that rise above valleys, rivers and oceans represent far more than simply a means of getting from point A to point B, they are a testament to human ingenuity, willpower and the ability to overcome nature’s many obstacles.

There are a few roads in the world that actually run through natural caves. These rare roads offer a unique experience. The caves through which these roads pass are not tunnels created by humans, but natural rock formations formed millions of years ago.

Discover the longest urban tunnels in Europe, from Madrid's M30 Ring Road Tunnels to Moscow's icy Lefortovo Tunnel. Explore the construction, dimensions, and unique features that make these tunnels essential elements of urban mobility

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