Road Trip Essentials – A list of cool products for your next road trip
This is a list of road trip essentials that will help you hit the road fully prepared for what life might throw at you. Click the following link if you're looking for a road trip packing list. I've also created some life-saving road trip tips that you may want to...
Read moreVisiting Canyon De Chelly – Where wind, water and time have etched a masterpiece
Canyon De Chelly (pronounced Shay) might just be one of the most underrated attractions in the state known for its Grand Canyon. https://youtu.be/r1O4iNHcIlY This road trip to Canyon De Chelly from Phoenix is about 300 miles to the northeastern part of the state and will take about 5 hours with...
Read moreFeiyu Tech AK4500 DSLR Gimbal Review
Feiyu Tech AK4500 Review and Video Overview of this DSLR Stabilizing Gimbal If you’re new to MikesRoadTrip.com, I am a professional travel blogger who also produces video content. As you might imagine, I have a fair amount of gear in my kit and frequently get stuff sent to me to...
Read morePike Place Market: A century-old gem that still shines, even when its cloudy.
Pike Place Market is the crown jewel of Seattle. With a mix of fishmonger's, florists, local farmers to restaurateurs and entertainers, it's no wonder why Pike Place is such a popular place among visitors and locals alike. The vast array of sounds, vibrant colors, textures, aromas and flavors, will put...
Read more5 Incredible Places to visit in Romania beyond Bucharest!
If you want to visit Romania, here are five incredible places beyond the capital city of Bucharest that you shouldn't miss. Romania is a country on the verge of popularity with international travelers. The country has some absolutely stunning scenery, while much of it is unspoiled by tourism. It is...
Read moreCinque Terre Weather
Cinque Terre weather is fairly mild, but the winter months can be a bit cold, around 3 degrees Celsius for an average low and 11 degrees for an average high (38 low to 52 high in Fahrenheit). The peak summer months can be on the warm side, 18 degrees Celsius...
Read moreHolographic Fanny Pack information and review
The Holographic Fanny Pack seems to be all the rage right now and it’s one of the most popular items on Amazon. Among all fanny packs, the plus size fanny packs for women seem to be the biggest hit. There is no denying that these waist packs have made a comeback. Synonymous with the 1980s,...
Read moreSant’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....
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