The World's Most Iconic Roads

We always take highways, byways, streets, roads, and freeways for granted. They are there to be used but their full utility is accepted and assumed as a given that doesn't need to be acknowledged. However as car usage increases while neighbourhoods change / grow we start to lose iconic roads like Route 66. If you are in the area, why not check out these iconic roads?

Younger generations that do not know who the Beatles were might not realize the importance of this relatively simple road in London. If you do know who the Beatles are then the faded Zebra crossing at Abbey Road will most likely be burned into your mind as being featured on their 1969 "Abbey Road" album cover. A lot of people still come here to recreate the album cover to the annoyance of drivers.

Known as the most crooked road on the planet, this steep hill is home to Lombard street which features eight, hairpin turns, with a maximum speed limit of 5 mph. If it is your first time to the city, you will want to walk it and not drive it. It is so notorious that a lot of car rental's actually have a clause in the insurance where if you get in an accident on this street, you are not covered.

In Asia you will find a ton of "Backpacker Street"'s but Khao San Road is the most popular out of all of them. Here you will find a bunch of cheap accommodations (ex. hotels, dormitories, and inns) as well as cheap nightlight in the form of bars and nightclubs that are aimed at the Western tourist. It is usually extremely busy at night and empty during the day. Just keep an eye out for pickpockets and lady boys if that is not your thing. I've heard that the most beautiful women in Thailand are men and after travelling there myself, I can believe it. You can no longer look for Adam's Apples so take a look at the hands and feet, if they are big for a woman then she might not be one.

This global powerhouse of a city state features Orchard Road which is one of the top shopping areas in the city. Here you can find a variety of malls, businesses, various commercial properties, skyscrapers, fashionable pedestrians, and the official residence of Singapore's presider - Istana - is found. This street is vibrant, busy, extremely clean with no litter, and lots of details giving you things to look at from every angle.

High end shops, expensive hotels, and even more expensive homes. This wide lane, tree lined avenue is constantly named one of the most beautiful in the world which in turn has made it one of the most famous locations in Paris. If you are looking for the high street while in Paris then this is it!

Featuring panoramic views of the Eastern Alps, this 15-mile-long road is a favorite for drivers who want to soak in the natural beauty of the nearby surroundings. If you are susceptible to altitude sickness or vertigo, you may want to skip this drive as it can cause dizziness due to how fast the climb in altitude happens.