Author: Mike Shubic

Mike Shubic is a seasoned road trip travel video blogger, traversing the byways of the world looking for those hidden gems of the road. From unique destinations, unexpected discoveries, creative cuisine, intriguing inns to exciting attractionsā€¦the road is his page. The experiences are his ink. And every 300 miles, a new chapter begins. Whether you live vicariously or by example, Mike will do the exploring so you can have an adventure.

Find Your Oasis: The Ultimate Southwest Road Trip Expedition

Southwest road trip to Monument Valley at Goulding's camp ground - Photo by Mihaela Popa of WorldTravelBug.com

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...

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Top 5 Airbnbs to add to your bucket list

Travelers these days want something a little different from their vacations. While big resorts and boutique hotels are still obviously popular, plenty of people look for something a little more authentic when they travel. Genuine experiences, local culture, and a chance to experience the reality of life in the destinations...

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Kerala: A Hidden Shangri-la, India’s Treasure Trove of Tranquil Bliss

Kerala Backwaters

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...

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Won two big awards from NATJA in 2020

NATJA Gold Certificate for Mike Shubic for best Travel Book 2019

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,...

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Top Places to visit in Arizona – You donā€™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 longā€”and it's the 6th largest state in the country by land mass. It's really tough to explore...

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Top Places to visit in Central Arizona

Oak Creek Canyon is one of the best places to visit in central Arizona - Photo by: Mike Shubic of MikesRoadTrip.com

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 everyoneā€™s bucket list. ...

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What 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...

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Where to go in Belgium: 5 remarkable places to visit beyond Brussels

One of the surprise gems in Belgium is Dinant. Photo by: Mike Shubic of MikesRoadTrip.com

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 Europeā€”from Paris to Amsterdam, Dusseldorf to Luxembourg. But the country has some remarkable cities itself. While Brussels...

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Southern Arizona Road Trip Guide

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 Southwest. Winding roads make their way through dramatic desert landscapes, while jagged mountains with steep-sided canyons and unique rock formations will demand your attention....

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Best 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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Top Travel Destinations in North America for 2020 [video included]

Cover photo of top-100 scenic roads in the world

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...

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