The Amara Journal

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Discover destination guides, scenic driving routes, luxury travel insights, and the latest from the world of prestige vehicles.

A Supercar Weekend in Marbella: Where to Drive and When
Spain · 2026-07-24

A Supercar Weekend in Marbella: Where to Drive and When

Marbella rewards a car that suits arrival as much as driving — the Golden Mile, Puerto Banús in the evening, and a mountain road most visitors never find.

Chapman's Peak, the Winelands, and the Best Way to See Them by Car
Cape Town · 2026-07-22

Chapman's Peak, the Winelands, and the Best Way to See Them by Car

Chapman's Peak Drive is one of the most dramatic coastal roads anywhere in the world — but timing, weather and car choice all matter more than usual here.

Planning a Wild Atlantic Way Road Trip From Dublin
Ireland · 2026-07-21

Planning a Wild Atlantic Way Road Trip From Dublin

The full Wild Atlantic Way is over 2,500km — nobody drives all of it in one trip. Here's how to pick a stretch that's actually worth your time.

Driving Germany's Autobahn Without Making a Rookie Mistake
Germany · 2026-07-19

Driving Germany's Autobahn Without Making a Rookie Mistake

Derestricted sections of the Autobahn are real, but they're clearly signed and less common than people expect — and etiquette matters more than speed.

The Cascais-Sintra Coast Road: Portugal's Best-Kept Driving Secret
Portugal · 2026-07-17

The Cascais-Sintra Coast Road: Portugal's Best-Kept Driving Secret

The N247 from Cascais to Sintra by way of Cabo da Roca is one of Europe's most dramatic coast roads, and one of its quietest. Here's how to do it well.

Driving the Swiss Alpine Passes: What to Know Before You Go
Switzerland · 2026-07-15

Driving the Swiss Alpine Passes: What to Know Before You Go

The Furka, the Grimsel, the Susten — among the finest driving roads in Europe, but only for part of the year. Here's how to plan around it.

Best Weekend Drives From London in a Supercar
United Kingdom · 2026-07-13

Best Weekend Drives From London in a Supercar

London itself is stop-start driving — the reward comes once you're past the M25. Two routes worth the trip, and what to know before you leave.

Getting Around Mykonos and the Cyclades by Supercar
Greece · 2026-07-10

Getting Around Mykonos and the Cyclades by Supercar

Why our Greece minimum runs longer than most locations — and how to make the most of a car once it's on the island.

A Convertible Road Trip Along the Costa del Sol
Spain · 2026-07-07

A Convertible Road Trip Along the Costa del Sol

Marbella to Puerto Banús to Estepona, with a detour into the mountains at Ronda — a route built for a car with the roof down.