The Highway of Death refers to a road between Kuwait and Basra, Iraq, on which retreating Iraqi army units were attacked and destroyed by Coalition forces during the 1991 Gulf War. Also, many civilian vehicles were destroyed. Where is this road located? The Highway of Death is officially known as Highway 80, and runs from […]
The Pamir Highway (officially called M41 road) is the second highest road on earth. Indeed the highest point crosses the Ak-Baital Pass at 4655 meters (15260 ft) above the sea level. This road, more or less in good condition depending on the location, links Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan, and then to Afganistan. The Pamir Highway or […]
Pamban Bridge in India is also called the Indira Gandhi Road Bridge. It is one of the most impressive bridges in the country. It is the longest bridge in southern India. Where is Pamban Bridge located? The Pamban Bridge is situated in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. In fact, it connects the cities […]
The Khyber Pass is an historical road in the Peshawar region in Pakistan. This a mythical road, part of the ancient Silk Road. Nowadays it is known for being a road to different kinds of traffics and a strategic place. Where is the Khyber Pass located? The Khyber Pass (also written Khaybar, or Khaibar) is […]
The Road Tianmen mountain which in Chinese means Winding Mountain Road is also called Heaven’s Gate or the Dragon road by locals. It a very famous and scenic place in China. Why is the scenic Tianmen mountain so famous? The famous Winding or TianMen Mountain road is an ascension of 11 kilometers (6.9 miles) long. […]
The Eshima Ohashi Bridge Japanese bridge is very famous for its vertical drop. It is a very famous tourist attraction and should be on your to do list for your road trip in Japan. It is one the most spectacular bridges in the world. Where is the Eshima Ohashi Bridge ? Eshima Ohashi Bridge (or […]