Author: Mike Shubic
Automotive road trip review of the 2019 GMC Terrain
In April of 2019 I had an opportunity take a road trip in a 2019 GMC Terrain. I logged over 1000 miles and had the vehicle for ten days. This is what I thought of the GMC Terrain from a road trip perspective. [caption id="attachment_56848" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Papago Buttes near...
Read moreGrand Falls: The Willy Wonka of Waterfalls in Northern Arizona
Grand Falls, also known as Chocolate Falls, is a seasonal waterfall located about 40 miles northeast of Flagstaff (Keep reading to avoid a directional mishap with Google Maps). Grand Falls is a spectacular off-the-beaten place to visit during March and April as the winter snow melt fills up the typically...
Read moreStandin’ on a Corner in Winslow Arizona
Today I was "Standin' on a Corner in Winslow Arizona," a famous line from the Eagle's song "Take it Easy" that put this ho-poke town on the proverbial map. I have to say, that like most people, I just gave Winslow a cursory look. My primary purpose was to get...
Read more“Travel Because…” This is Why I Travel
As some of you may know, I am an Allianz Travel ambassador. They are currently running a campaign asking all of the travel ambassadors to share the reasons why they travel. The campaign is called, "Travel Because." I hope you will watch the video below and be inspired to see...
Read moreAn epic series of European road trips this summer
This summer I will be spending well over two months in Europe road tripping around Germany, Romania and Italy. I'm so excited because while I have been to Germany and Italy multiple times, I will be visiting regions I've never been to before. And, this will be my first time...
Read moreLines, Signs & Forks now on sale
It has been a long time coming, but I am so proud to announce that that my novel "Lines, Signs & Forks - Diary of a Nomadic Road Tripper" is now on sale at Amazon.com. Lines, Signs & Forks is based on the first five years of my road tripping,...
Read moreArizona Wildflowers Road Trip Guide
This Arizona Wildflowers road trip guide is based on my own person experience road tripping over 600 miles of Central/Southern Arizona in search of the best places to see the desert wildflowers. (Note: There is a clear winner!) This road trip was conducted in late March 2019, and due to...
Read moreAC Hotel Phoenix Biltmore opens in the heart of the city
AC Hotel by Marriott is the newest hotel to spring up in Phoenix, Arizona. Centrally located in the Biltmore area, the AC Hotel does not feel or act like your typical brand property. The AC Phoenix has a wide-open lobby that flows into the lounge. Two very large window-doors open...
Read moreList of the Top-100 Most Scenic Roads in the World
This is a list of the top-100 most scenic roads in the world, segmented by continent. Since early 2010 I have been road tripping the world on a quest to visit the most scenic roads. My goal is to visit all 100! It may take many years, even a lifetime...
Read moreList of the Most Scenic Roads of Europe
This is a list of the most scenic roads of Europe, part of the top-100 list of scenic roads in the world. EUROPE IRELAND Wild Atlantic Way (Completed) The Wild Atlantic Way runs the entire west coast of Ireland, over 1500 miles. This stunning stretch of road is broken up...
Read moreList of the Most Scenic Roads of Africa
These are the most scenic roads of Africa, part of the Top-100 list of most scenic roads in the world. AFRICA South Africa Africa may seem like a daunting place to do a road trip, but many of this continent's countries are peaceful with good roads and some exceptionally stunning...
Read moreList of the Most Scenic Roads of South America
This is a list of the most scenic roads of South America, part of the top-100 list of most scenic roads in the world. SOUTH AMERICA ARGENTINA Ruta 40, Argentina The 3,246-mile Ruta offers an epic journey in Argentina. The road, which is the longest in the country, starts in...
Read moreThese are some of the most Scenic Roads of Ireland
The scenic roads of Ireland are a road trippers nirvana. The angelic tapestry that forms Ireland’s landscape has taken thousands of years to weft and warp into a masterpiece that only nature could weave. The rural farmlands have sheep wandering aimlessly with cattle making their home in actual old homes....
Read moreTemecula: A more affordable and less pretentious option to Napa
Floating over vast vineyards through shallow valleys of rolling hills in a hot air balloon is a marvelous way to see the terroir that has made Temecula Valley a serious contender in the wine industry. The soil in the Temecula Valley does significantly better with Italian varietals, such as Sangiovese...
Read more12 Amazing travel photos that will inspire wanderlust in 2019
I believe travel to be nourishment for the soul. It has been my greatest educator. The 4th Century philosopher Saint Augustine encapsulated it well when he said, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” The Italian poet Cesare Pavese said, "Traveling is...
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