Given that the island of Ireland can realistically be crossed in 6–10 hours, it simultaneously presents itself as a great little place to venture around, but also has the drawback of never really presenting the option of a truly daunting road trip.
The countries of the Americas, with their vastness and varied landscapes, plus differing climates and assortment of cultures, dwarfs Ireland. That is why I am particularly interested in reading Lonely Planet’s Epic Road Trips of the Americas, because I have seldom experienced what one could consider a road trip in my over two decades of life.
This book, like a lot of others, works with the rule of fifties. It breaks down road trips across North and South America, even including some from the Caribbean. So, for those thinking this is purely centred on the United States, think again.
I cannot deny that, in recent months, I have become a bit of a travel-reading junkie. However, I think a publication like this could provide me with a bit of variation, having read about national parks and their hikes, plus some reading on getting around via train and rail systems.
As a non-American, the idea of the road trip is less of a loathsome concept and more of a cultural curiosity, so I do not possess the hatred some may have of a long-distance commute by car.
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