As Australia’s Northern Territory debates the prospect of reinstating limitless roads, we uncover the places where you can already accelerate to your fast-beating heart’s desire.
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24 January 2013
Whether you are revving your car’s engine to clear a narrow pass or grinding through sand in a 4X4, these five roads have a reputation for being among the most brutal in the world.
02 November 2012
From the gale-blasted cliffs of Scotland to the balmy shores of the Seychelles, travel experts reveal their secret hideaways.
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12 September 2012
Just a few hours’ drive west of Sydney, daring Aussies plunge into the many canyons of the country’s Blue Mountain region.
06 September 2012
Follow the route first set by John McDouall Stuart 150 years ago, as he became the first man to successfully walk across the continent from south to north and make it back alive.
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30 August 2012
Driving along the Stuart Highway, which cuts through the heart of Australia, is a journey through bleak and rugged landscapes punctuated by fuel stops that masquerade as towns.
30 August 2012
From kangaroo meat to flathead fish, the island-continent is revitalizing “bush tucker” cuisine, traditional foods that emerged from the Aboriginal lifestyle of hunting and gathering.
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02 September 2011
Swimming with whale sharks in Australia’s new diving capital.
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29 June 2011
Northern Australia is the real deal, with its vast wilderness, unfamiliar customs, unique landforms, ancient spiritual culture and locals with wits as dry as their dusty boots.
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03 August 2010
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