Author: Mike Shubic
Kerala: 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...
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,...
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