For many of us, travel isn't so much about the destination as it is about the journey. In that spirit, take a look at these 35 breathtaking examples of road photography . Nature is a recurring theme in the photos, with paths snaking away into splendid isolation. "It's great you're traveling by yourself," an American...

The New York Times has a great photo slideshow called Why We Travel 2008 . It's a collection of stunning photos with fun-to-read anecdotes. A perfect antidote for those who are currently not on the road (but long to get back on it!). The stories range from the touching, like a woman who taught impoverished...