From winding mountain passes to scenic coastal routes, the world is adorned with highways that offer unparalleled views and unforgettable driving experiences. Let's embark on a journey to explore some of the most breathtaking highways the world has to offer.Pacific Coast Highway, USAStretching along the rugged coastline of California, the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), also known as Highway 1, is renowned for its dramatic ocean views, iconic bridges, and winding curves.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/Pacific_Coast_Highway_USA_6a6a037de2.jpg" alt="Pacific Coast Highway, USA.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Pacific_Coast_Highway_USA_6a6a037de2.jpg 227w,/uploads/small_Pacific_Coast_Highway_USA_6a6a037de2.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Pacific_Coast_Highway_USA_6a6a037de2.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_Pacific_Coast_Highway_USA_6a6a037de2.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">@Avoid Crowds/June 6, 2021/ avoid-crowds.comThis scenic route takes travelers on a mesmerizing journey from the cliffs of Big Sur to the sun-drenched beaches of Malibu, offering glimpses of majestic sea stacks, pristine coves, and vibrant coastal towns along the way.Trollstigen, NorwayTrollstigen, or the Troll's Path, is a legendary mountain road that winds its way through steep cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and dizzying hairpin bends.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/Trollstigen_Norway_5f07f058c5.jpg" alt="Trollstigen, Norway.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Trollstigen_Norway_5f07f058c5.jpg 239w,/uploads/small_Trollstigen_Norway_5f07f058c5.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Trollstigen_Norway_5f07f058c5.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw">@Haakon Lundkvist/visitnorthwest.noWith its awe-inspiring scenery and thrilling driving experience, Trollstigen is a must-visit destination for adventurers seeking adrenaline-pumping thrills and panoramic views of the Norwegian wilderness.Great Ocean Road, AustraliaMeandering along the picturesque coastline of Victoria, Australia, the Great Ocean Road is a breathtaking journey through pristine beaches, towering limestone cliffs, and lush rainforests.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/Great_Ocean_Road_Australia_c14e44e2b2.jpg" alt="Great Ocean Road, Australia.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Great_Ocean_Road_Australia_c14e44e2b2.jpg 245w,/uploads/small_Great_Ocean_Road_Australia_c14e44e2b2.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Great_Ocean_Road_Australia_c14e44e2b2.jpg 750w,/uploads/large_Great_Ocean_Road_Australia_c14e44e2b2.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw">@Bill McKinnon/January 27, 2020/escape.com.auHighlights of this iconic highway include the Twelve Apostles rock formations, the lush Otway Ranges, and the charming seaside towns of Lorne and Apollo Bay, making it a favorite among road trippers and nature enthusiasts alike.Transfagarasan Highway, RomaniaCarved into the majestic peaks of the Carpathian Mountains, the Transfagarasan Highway is a feat of engineering and a paradise for adventure seekers.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/4_2_3a71960d66.jpg" alt="4-2.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_4_2_3a71960d66.jpg 234w,/uploads/small_4_2_3a71960d66.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_4_2_3a71960d66.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw">@mylittleadventure.frThis serpentine road twists and turns its way through breathtaking alpine scenery, ancient fortresses, and glacial lakes, culminating at the scenic Balea Lake and the imposing Poenari Castle, offering unrivaled views of the Transylvanian landscape.Atlantic Road, NorwayDubbed Norway's "Engineering Feat of the Century," the Atlantic Road winds its way through a stunning archipelago of islands, bridges, and causeways, connecting the mainland to the rugged coastline of the Norwegian Sea.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/Atlantic_Road_Norway_a23ed43108.jpg" alt="Atlantic Road, Norway.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Atlantic_Road_Norway_a23ed43108.jpg 228w,/uploads/small_Atlantic_Road_Norway_a23ed43108.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Atlantic_Road_Norway_a23ed43108.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw">@Atlantic Road in nice and really bad weather/Astor H/YouTube.comWith its tumultuous seas, and frequent sightings of marine life, including whales and seals, the Atlantic Road is a mesmerizing destination for nature lovers alike.

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The Most Breathtaking Highways in the World That Leave You Speechless

It was happening in England from the late 17th century until 1913! Moreover, real memoirs about it have been preserved. Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould from Devonshire County wrote about witnessing such a transaction as a child in those times when a local publisher went to the market and returned... with a wife! Yes, indeed, a wife could be bought from her husband like bread. But what preceded this unusual tradition?<img src="/uploads/1_49394c0ba6.jpg" alt="1.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_1_49394c0ba6.jpg 245w,/uploads/small_1_49394c0ba6.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_1_49394c0ba6.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw">@A Brief History Of Wife Selling In The Victorian Era/A Day In History/YouTube.comThe point is that even before 1753, an official church wedding ceremony was not mandatory. All that was required was the consent of both parties and a suitable age (twelve for girls, fourteen for boys). But it was in 1753 that the Marriage Act was passed, which complicated the marriage procedure, but getting a divorce was the most difficult (as it had been since the mid-sixteenth century in England). When a woman got married, she completely ceased to exist as a separate legal entity and lost all her rights. This primarily concerned the wife's property, which was entirely passed to her husband. Women were in a weak position, and getting a divorce was practically impossible!<img src="/uploads/2_172e0efb7f.jpg" alt="2.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_2_172e0efb7f.jpg 205w,/uploads/small_2_172e0efb7f.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_2_172e0efb7f.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw">@A Brief History Of Wife Selling In The Victorian Era/A Day In History/YouTube.comIt was only in 1857, with the adoption of a new Marriage Act, that the divorce issue was finally transferred from ecclesiastical to civil court, but again, there was a nuance – getting a divorce was very expensive! Therefore, one of the alternative ways to divorce became the so-called “wife selling.”This tradition usually took place at the market because it was accessible to the poor, and there were always many people, meaning witnesses, who could thus confirm the fact of the "sale," i.e., divorce. In most cases, this unwritten custom, which, we emphasize, had a symbolic character, was carried out with the mutual consent of both spouses and was the cheapest and most accessible way for them to divorce in society's eyes.<img src="/uploads/3_400c558887.jpg" alt="3.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_3_400c558887.jpg 207w,/uploads/small_3_400c558887.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_3_400c558887.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw">@A Brief History Of Wife Selling In The Victorian Era/A Day In History/YouTube.comSometimes the amounts for which wives were sold were quite impressive, amounting to tens or sometimes hundreds of pounds sterling! But it was still more of a symbolic procedure, so sometimes, a wife was sold for nothing more than a pint of beer!

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The Most Breathtaking Highways in the World That Leave You Speechless

In England, it was possible to sell and buy wives even for a pint of beer

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