The best and worst places to drive

I've been harassed in Italy, bashed by an antelope in Namibia and got a car stuck in a Japanese national park. I've also had some wonderful experiences on the roads of the world. Here are a few

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We are driving back from Reggio-Calabria, a city that’s right at the foot of Italy, to the coastal town of Tropea. It was a difficult, potholed road, winding between a craggy coast and high hills. 

In front of us, there is a classic demonstration of Italian driving. 

The vehicle right in front, from what I can see of it,…