Category: Road Diary
The “road diary” portion of Mike’s Road Trip is a section for daily (ish) posts geared to those who follow Mike’s Road Trip closely—it’s a section for more informal posts that share where Mike is currently, or, where he will be heading next.
Upcoming Southwestern road trip with an Irish lass
The Southwestern part of the U.S. (Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico) is probably one of my favorite areas of the country to road trip/explore. I won't say I've covered every inch, but I have done it many times and it never gets old. The Southwest is truly a unique...
Read moreNext stop, back to Ireland
Toward the end of last year I spent five weeks in Ireland. My first week I road tripped the Wild Atlantic Way, which was one of the coolest road trips I had done last year. I then attended and spoke at a travel conference in Killarney. Then, I spent a...
Read moreFuel, frustration and a series of conspiring events en route to the Berlin airport
I was just a couple hours from reaching the Berlin Tegel Airport, on the tail end of a road trip around northern Germany, when a series of events conspired to delay and stress me out! First I was nearly out of gas and passed, unbeknownst to me, the last fuel...
Read moreBremen, Bremerhaven, Brunswick and beyond
While I was in Hamburg I had people ask me on social media where I was heading next, and when I told them, they suggested that I stop by Lüneburg on the way. Over the years I have received many fantastic suggestions from readers and followers, so if possible, I...
Read moreNorthern Germany road trip continues to Hamburg
I left Lubeck the other day and am now in Hamburg staying at what has probably become one of the most iconic structures in the city, the Westin Hamburg Elbphilharmonie. The Elbphilharmonie is ensconced within the middle of the Westin, which makes it an interesting implementation of private and public...
Read moreBerlin to Lubeck
My last few days in Berlin were wonderful, I had moved from the Vienna House Andel's in the Lichtenberg district, to the Orania Hotel in Kreuzberg, an area once known for it's Punk Rock scene. The Orania is a newly opened boutique 5-star hotel with an amazing vibe that is...
Read moreMade it to Berlin for ITB
I have been in Berlin, Germany for a few days now and am having a great time attending ITB, one of the largest travel conferences in the world. When I say "large," it's actually massive in scale. I can't tell you how many times I've been disoriented trying to make...
Read moreHeading to Germany soon…
My very first trip to Europe was in the mid-90s, and one of the countries I visited was Germany. Back then, Germany was not far removed from the fall of the Berlin Wall. I know a lot has changed since then and I'm really excited to see just how much....
Read moreArrived at South Lake Tahoe
Road Diary update from South Lake Tahoe I just arrived into South Lake Tahoe the other day and am loving it! Not as much snow as I would have hoped for, especially given the time of year (mid-January), but it's just as beautiful as I remember. I've actually never stayed...
Read moreCancun, Mexico blog & vlog — And, a near-death experience
Last year I visited Cancun, Mexico on a business trip with Travelocity (If you're not aware, I am a Gnomad travel ambassador). While I was there I had an opportunity to do some really fun stuff, so I thought in addition to writing a blog, I would edit a vlog...
Read moreA 7634 mile journey through the western United States, with one minor hiccup
Earlier this year I was on a Northern Arizona road trip with fellow travel blogger Archana Singh of Travel See Write. We were setting up camp in a remote area not far from Lake Powell. Off in the distance we happened to see two people walking in our direction. Given...
Read moreAttending SEMA 2017, an automotive accessories extravaganza
The SEMA show is an annual extravaganza in Las Vegas, Nevada showcasing the latest in automotive accessories. SEMA is more than just cool car accessories, it's a place where vendors show off their products in flashy fashion. Because the show is so massive in scale, it's imperative for vendors to...
Read moreLast few days in Ireland
I have been in Ireland for nearly five weeks and have had an opportunity to visit many different areas of the country. I look forward to sharing stories, photos and video footage from my trip in the months to come. In the meantime, my last few days in Ireland have...
Read moreOff to Ireland for the first time
Ireland has never been on my bucket list, but now that I have it on the books, I'm getting pretty excited. I'll be in Ireland for a while, at least a month. My initial reason for visiting the Emerald Isle is to attend a travel conference in Killarney, but after...
Read moreStepped back in time and strolled down memory lane in Nova Scotia
Road Diary update from Nova Scotia. Click here to read the previous Road Diary update from this Maritime Canada road trip. Guysborough is not a very big place on the map, but there are some cool things to do. For example, Chris (my videographer and sidekick on this trip) and...
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