Author: Mike Shubic
Southern 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 Southwestern. 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...
Read moreTop Travel Destinations in North America for 2020 [video included]
These are some of the top travel destinations in North America for 2020. I wanted to select some lesser known, but equally remarkable places that might not be on everyone's radar. This is indeed a subjective list, but I think after watching the video, you will agree that each are...
Read moreBest places to stay in Jamaica – Along with an incredible story of my first visit
This is a short compilation of some of the best places to stay in Jamaica, along with an incredible story about my first visit to the Caribbean island. Jamaica is a Caribbean island with lush landscape and a laid back vibe. This tropical island has beautiful mountains, rain-forests and sandy...
Read moreWhat it’s like to go on a Northern Europe Viking Vacation
In this article and video, I share what it was like to take a Northern Europe Viking vacation on Jupiter, Viking's newest ocean cruise ship, coupled with extended embarkment and disembarkment visits to Berlin, Leipzig and Bergen. As a professional travel blogger, I rarely get to take a vacation since...
Read moreTop things to do in Los Cabos, Mexico [video included]
This is a list of top things to do in Los Cabos, Mexico, which includes a video of the experiences. If you have any questions, please leave a comment below. Los Cabos, Mexico (also known as Cabo San Lucas) is located at the very southern tip of the California Baja,...
Read moreTop European destinations to visit in 2020 [video included]
This is a list (and video) of top European destinations to visit in 2020, from the captivating to the extraordinary. You'll also find links to other content I have created on many of the destinations listed below. Thanks to centuries of history, evocative movies and legendary literature, the allure of...
Read moreNew Cars for 2020 – First impression along with some highlights
If you're interested in the new cars for 2020, this post is for you. As a professional road trip travel blogger I get an opportunity to test/drive a lot of new and different types of vehicles. I recently attended the Southwest Lifestyle Media Drive event in Chandler, Arizona, where many...
Read moreBest Hotels in Germany – From the remarkable to the extraordinary
From my experience, these are some of the best hotels in Germany in the luxury category - from the remarkable to the extraordinary . Germany is well known for its charming villages, dominating castles & cathedrals, and, outstanding Riesling wine. I have been to Germany several times in the past...
Read moreUndiscovered Tuscany – 5 of the best places to visit in Tuscany
This article and video on undiscovered Tuscany highlights five of the best places to visit in Tuscany beyond Florence, Pisa and Siena (the most popular parts of this central region of Italy). Tuscany is a very special part of Italy—it's romanticized in movies, immortalized by famous authors and artists, and,...
Read moreBack to Germany, 2nd time this year
News Update: Earlier this year I spent three weeks road tripping around Germany, exploring many areas I had never been to before. As a matter of fact, it seems I've spent a fair amount of time in Germany these past few years, recently I published this article: 10 Incredible Places...
Read moreRoad Trip Essentials – A list of cool products for your next road trip
This is a list of road trip essentials that will help you hit the road fully prepared for what life might throw at you. Click the following link if you're looking for a road trip packing list. I've also created some life-saving road trip tips that you may want to...
Read moreVisiting Canyon De Chelly – Where wind, water and time have etched a masterpiece
Canyon De Chelly (pronounced Shay) might just be one of the most underrated attractions in the state known for its Grand Canyon. This road trip to Canyon De Chelly from Phoenix is about 300 miles to the northeastern part of the state and will take about 5 hours with no...
Read moreFeiyu Tech AK4500 DSLR Gimbal Review
Feiyu Tech AK4500 Review and Video Overview of this DSLR Stabilizing Gimbal If you’re new to MikesRoadTrip.com, I am a professional travel blogger who also produces video content. As you might imagine, I have a fair amount of gear in my kit and frequently get stuff sent to me to...
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