THE dream of uniting North and South America by a convenient means of overland communication has long been popular. At first those who entertained this vision looked to the railroad for its fulfilment ...

What do Prudhoe Bay, Alaska and Ushuaia, Argentina have in common? They're the beginning and the end of the world's longest ...

Road warriors love the idea of a road trip for the freedom to explore at their own pace, to see as many sites as possible, and to choose their own route, whether they want to add on detours or ...

Every road has a story to tell. From border-crossing adventures to desert marathons, there's always something exciting happening on highways around the globe. With summer getaways just around the ...

Part I: The rail. The magnificent conception -- The eagle and the octopus -- The route of volcanoes -- Interlude. Out of the muck -- Part II: The road. Good roads make good neighbors -- The far ...