Author: Mike Shubic
Sant’Egle offers a remarkable reprieve from the mundane
The Sant'Egle Agriturismo Biologico (organic farm) in Tuscany offers guests a remarkable experience well beyond the typical lodging experience. Staying at Sant’egle is refreshingly different thanks to Erika and Alessandro, two well traveled and thoughtful people who have created a respite sanctuary that you simply must put on your bucket...
Read moreUltimate Guide for a Tuscany Road Trip (and just beyond)
This Tuscany Road Trip guide would take two to three weeks depending on how long you stay in each area. The following itinerary is what Mihaela of WorldTravelBug.com and I did, it is chock full of destination, hotel, restaurant and other recommendations. If you have any questions, feel free to...
Read moreUltimate Guide for a Tuscany Road Trip (part two)
Click the following link to read the first part of this Tuscany Road Trip Guide. BACK TO TUSCANY: DAYS 16 THROUGH 19 Tuscany Road Trip to Suvereto, Italy Suvereto is a marvelous medieval hamlet surrounded by ancient walls. The village features stupendous Tuscan architecture, cobblestone alleys, shaded colonnades and evocative...
Read moreTaking a rare vacation – This September, A Viking Ocean Cruise
As a professional travel blogger, I rarely get to take a vacation...because, well, I travel for a living. Taking a vacation for me might be akin to a mechanic never having a running vehicle of his own. Or a maid never having a clean house. I know it might sound...
Read moreWhat to pack for a road trip (free PDF packing list)
What to Pack for a Road Trip - Free PDF Packing List Brought to you by: MikesRoadTrip.com Everyone loves a good road trip, but unfortunately we often forget something. For this very reason, I came up with the ultimate what to pack for a road trip packing list to help...
Read moreThe Bucharest Water Fountains are elegant and impressive…but don’t miss the evening performance
By day the Bucharest water fountains are elegant and impressive. By night, the fountains really come alive. The Bucharest water fountains in Unirii Square is one of the most impressive choreographed water displays in the world. If you travel to Bucharest, Romania, this is one of the top attractions you...
Read more10 Incredible places to visit in Germany
This compilation of places to visit in Germany has been forged after several road trips to many parts of the country. You’ll find lodging, restaurants, and sights listed, but only when I can highly recommend them. Germany is a place that weaves timeless tradition, stunning landscapes, idyllic villages and vibrant...
Read moreCheck for $91.94 in the mail
Did you receive a check in the mail for $91.94 recently? Well so did I. These checks from Scharfstein v. BP WCP LLC are part of a suite against ARCO gas stations as part of a multi million-dollar class action settlement that affects nearly two million people, mostly from Oregon....
Read moreAutomotive road trip review of the all new 2019 Mercedes-Benz B-Class
In May 2019 I had the opportunity to test the all new Mercedes-Benz B-Class during a 3-week Romania road trip. I logged over 1500 miles/2400km during this three week period. This is what I thought of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class from a road trip perspective. VEHICLE MODEL TESTED 2019 Mercedes-Benz B-Class...
Read moreTop things to see and do in Phoenix, Arizona
This is a list (and video) of my favorite things to see and do in Phoenix, Arizona. Phoenix is a massive metropolis that is surrounded by other large cities, such as Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, and many others. This list and video are just going to focus on things to see...
Read moreThe Ultimate Romania Road Trip Guide
A Romania road trip is one full of twists and turns, both literally and figuratively. The country has some absolutely stunning scenery, while much of it is unspoiled by tourism. It is a country full of contrasts, with classic European old world cities, villages where man still uses horse &...
Read moreEssential marketing tips for innkeepers
Three things thriving inns have in common As the publisher of a leading travel blog with an emphasis on B&B/Inn lodging, I have learned what makes some establishments thrive, while others merely survive. I have reviewed well over one hundred B&Bs and Inns. I have made copious observations over the...
Read moreUltimate Road Trip Romania Guide Part Two
Click the following link if you missed part one of this Romania Road Trip Guide. Road Trip Romania Day 11 and 12 - Transfagarasan to Sibiu (Transylvania) Distance: 112km or 70 miles – about 2.5 hours of driving with no stops From Curtea de Arges (where Transfagarasan road starts) to...
Read moreCook In Tuscany leaves indelible mark on the culinary and traveling soul
Cook in Tuscany is a cooking school located in a rural hilltop village overlooking the fertile farmlands and rolling hills of Tuscany. This article is based on my own personal experience attending the week-long cooking school, which I found to be the perfect introduction to Tuscany. Attending Cook in Tuscany...
Read moreUltimate places to stay when visiting the FrankfurtRhineMain Wine Region of Germany
The FrankfurtRhineMain Region of Germany is well known for its charming villages, outstanding Riesling wine and dominating castles that dot the banks of the Rhine River. I spent a couple of weeks in the FrankfurtRhineMain and Rheingau regions, staying at some incredible properties that should be on everyone’s bucket list...
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