Hit the open road with 50 epic drives promising the ultimate European adventure

Whether you’ve always dreamed of driving around Scotland’s coast, pottering between the White Towns of southern Spain or crossing the continent by car, Road Trips in Europe will give you all the inspiration you need for a road trip to remember.

Featuring 50 once-in-a-lifetime drives, Road Trips in Europe is a celebration of riding the open road. Turn the pages to discover:

• 50 routes, ranging from scenic trips such as the Wild Atlantic Way in Ireland to historic journeys like Germany’s Romantic Road
• All the key stops to make en route, such as classic landmarks, must-visit restaurants and historic hotels
• Practical information for each trip, including start and end stops, duration, distance and road conditions
• Beautiful photography capturing the highlights of every drive

Climb into the clouds on the dramatic Route des Grandes Alpes, soak up the views on Norway's Atlantic Road and live la dolce vita along the Amalfi Coast – with Road Trips in Europe, taking the scenic route has never been easier. There’s no better way to see the continent than from behind the wheel, so buckle up for the stuff of road-trip dreams.

This practical and inspirational guide takes you on a tour of Monocle’s most cherished Swiss spots. We have traversed the cities, hiked to remote mountain villages, swum in the lakes and rivers, and skied the highest alpine slopes to bring you the best of the nation’s bounty.

We take you from stunning medieval villages to the renowned galleries and contemporary architecture in Basel, Geneva, and Zurich, and beyond to the lakes, rivers, vineyards, and alpine peaks, introducing Monocle’s favorite places to stay, eat, shop, and visit across Switzerland. Discover traditional mountain cuisine as well as great music venues, cool bars, and the best luxury pit stops. You’ll also find out about a new generation of food and wine producers upholding ancient traditions and creating the best produce from local ingredients, as well as contemporary artisans creating great fashion, jewelry, and leather accessories.

For those looking to spend more time, or even put down roots in Switzerland, the book also profiles the cities, towns, and cantons where you could make a home, the architects and designers to commission, and interior design inspiration for your new apartment in Zurich or a cozy alpine retreat. So, whether you are putting together an itinerary for a summer hiking break, a winter snowboarding escape, a culinary and wine-tasting tour, or planning to stay a little longer, Switzerland: The Monocle Handbook makes the perfect companion.

This practical and inspirational guide takes you on a tour of Monocle’s most cherished Thai spots. The magazine's editors have explored the cities, strolled the beaches, swum in the oceans, and sailed to remote islands to select the best of the nation's bounty.

From bustling markets to the renowned art galleries and contemporary architecture of Bangkok and beyond to the beaches, rainforests, and national parks, this handbook introduces Monocle's favorite places to stay, eat, shop, and visit across Thailand. Discover talented ceramicists and bamboo artists as well as skilled bespoke tailors, cool bars, and the best luxury pit stops. Find out about the traditional street food vendors creating delicious dishes using local ingredients, as well as contemporary artisans creating great jewelry, homewear, and wellness products.

For those looking to spend more time in Thailand, the book also profiles the towns, islands, and provinces where you could make a home, the architects and designers to commission, and interior design inspiration for your new apartment in Bangkok or a tropical beach villa. Whether putting together an itinerary for a summer getaway, a city escape, or planning to stay a little longer, Thailand: The Monocle Handbook makes the perfect companion.