Issue 6_MiMagazine_EN

3. THE ATLANTIC ROAD: NORWAY (BUT GO IN WINTER) Where: Møre og Romsdal, Norway Distance: 8.3 km Best For: drama seekers and storm chasers

Yes, the Atlantic Road is increasingly famous for its rollercoaster bridges and surreal ocean vistas, but vis- it in winter and you’ll see it like few others do. When Atlantic storms batter the coast, the stretch becomes a white-knuckle ride through crashing waves and icy winds. It’s like driving through the opening credits of a Nordic noir thriller. Dress warmly, go slow, and let the wind do its thing. On a stormy day, it’s you, the sea, and the sky and not much else.

4. THE KISOJI ROAD: JAPAN Where: Nagano and Gifu Prefectures, Japan Distance: 70 km Best For: culture lovers and scenic road trippers The Kisoji Road is part of Japan’s historic Nakasendo route, one of five Edo-era highways connecting Kyoto to Edo (now Tokyo). But unlike the more modern Tokaido, the Kisoji segment winds throughJapan’s central mountains, dotted with preserved post towns that feel frozen in time. This isn’t a speed run, it’s a slow journey into the past. Drive through sleepy villages like Tsumago and Magome, where power lines are buried and cars are banned on the main streets to preserve the Edo- period atmosphere. Park the car, stretch your legs, and walk a portion of the old footpath between towns, following the same trail samurai and mer- chants once used. In autumn, the Kiso Valley blazes with fiery maples;in spring, mist settles between the mountains like a brushstroke from a sumi-e painting. This is road travel at its most poetic.