Chapter V

The Journey

Grand touring, destinations and the pleasure of travelling well.

Scotland
Destination

Scotland

From Edinburgh to the North Coast: heather, sea lochs and long, empty roads.

The Lake District
Destination

The Lake District

Wordsworth's country in a modern grand tourer.

The Alps
Destination

The Alps

Passes, hairpins and mountain hotels — the classical grand tour.

Normandy
Destination

Normandy

Chalk cliffs, orchards and the great coast road.

The French Riviera
Destination

The French Riviera

Palm-lined promenades and belle-epoque hotels.

Northern Italy
Destination

Northern Italy

The lakes, the Dolomites and the pleasures of the pausa.