Author: Mike Shubic
Phoenix to Sedona Road Trip Guide [Southwest road trip part three]
This Phoenix to Sedona road trip guide is an extension of my three-part Southwest Road Trip series, each with an independent video. If you missed the previous two parts (or episodes), click the following link: Southwest Road Trip in a Cruise America RV for first-timers. https://youtu.be/V6S_zBEakXI Most people will drive...
Read more10 Road Trip Tips to Save Money
This post and video provide some solid road trip tips to save money. During these uncertain times, road trips will likely be the preferred mode of travel for the not so distant future. I'd like to thank Allianz Travel for their continued support in enabling me to create content that...
Read moreSouthwest Road Trip for First-Timers [part one]
This is story narrative on a Southwest Road Trip that should be a great read for anyone wanting to do a road trip around the Southwest. Be sure to watch the video below. This is part one, at the bottom of this post is a link that will take you...
Read moreRoad Trip of the Southwest for first-timers {part two}
This is an article and video on doing a road trip of the Southwest for first-timers (part two), if you missed the first part, click the following link for the Southwest Road Trip article and video episode one. On our way to Utah we stayed one more night in New...
Read moreKerala: The Shangri-la of India
For most people around the world, Kerala is still an undiscovered place in a far-off land. However, for those in the know, Kerala is a sanctuary to relax the mind, body and soul. Located on the western side of the southern tip of India, Kerala is a tropical utopia with...
Read moreArizona National Parks and Monuments – My top-10 favorites including a video
Looking to visit Arizona National Parks and Monuments? This is the post and video for you as I highlight my top-10 favorites. Many of the National treasures in Arizona showcase both native cultures as well as indigenous cacti. Over the years I have road tripped nearly ever part of Arizona...
Read moreWon two big awards from NATJA in 2020
I have been a member of the North American Travel Journalist Association for four years now, the past three I have won multiple awards, including two Golds. I am very excited to announced that this year (2020 for the 2019 competition) I won a Silver award for best travel documentary,...
Read moreTop Places to visit in Arizona – You don’t want to miss these!
Top 35 places to visit in Arizona...an epic list of favorites from a local. Arizona is a massive state, about 114,000 square miles in fact. It spans 335 miles wide, by 390 miles long—and it's the 6th largest state in the country by land mass. It's really tough to explore...
Read moreTop Places to visit in Central Arizona
This is a continuation of my top places to visit in Arizona article, which is broken down into three parts, Northern Arizona, Central Arizona and Southern Arizona. Top Places to visit in Central Arizona 1) Sedona Sedona is one of those magical places that should be on everyone’s bucket list. ...
Read moreWhat are the prices in Bucharest? A breakdown of the costs to visit the capital of Romania
The prices in Bucharest are quite affordable compared with many parts of the world, especially to other European capital cities. In this post and video I share with you many of the common costs for tourists to visit Bucharest, Romania. Enjoy. I spent the better part of three months in...
Read morePoiana Brasov – A Mountain Escape to the Splendid Teleferic Grand Hotel
Poiana Brasov is located in the splendor of the Carpathian Mountains, high above the popular Transylvanian city of Brasov. This small mountain village is where Romanians from big cities like Bucharest love to escape the hustle and bustle of city life, for some rest and relaxation. I was in Bucharest...
Read moreWhere to go in Belgium: 5 remarkable places to visit beyond Brussels
This is a list and video on where to go in Belgium, five remarkable places to visit beyond Brussels. Geographically, Belgium is incredibly well-suited to explore some of the most popular places in Europe—from Paris to Amsterdam, Dusseldorf to Luxembourg. But the country has some remarkable cities itself. While Brussels...
Read moreSouthern Arizona Road Trip Guide
A Southern Arizona road trip gives travelers a chance to take-in some spectacular Sonoran Desert scenery, while soaking up the savory culture and cuisine of the Southwest. Winding roads make their way through dramatic desert landscapes, while jagged mountains with steep-sided canyons and unique rock formations will possess your attention....
Read moreBest Travel Headphones according to expert travel bloggers
This is a list of the best travel headphones according to many travel blogging experts, as well as my own personal experience. Collectively we have tried dozens and dozens of headphones and/or earbuds over the years—this list represents our favorites at the moment and encompasses a variety of styles and...
Read moreBest Instagram Photos for 2019 on MikesRoadTrip
Road Diary update on the MikesRoadTrip Instagram account, as well as social media emphasis in 2020. I used to be a huge fan of Instagram, but the MikesRoadTrip account saw dramatic decreases in engagement and therefore my enthusiasm for the platform has diminished. In addition to seeing less engagement, my...
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