Author: Mike Shubic
Six romantic Seattle attractions to impress your loved one
Seattle isn’t often seen as being a city of romance. It’s certainly not viewed in the same way as cities like Paris or Venice, and that’s a shame. Because the truth is, Seattle is saturated with romantic destinations and fun options for couples. Seattle has so much to offer a...
Read moreStrangest Driving Laws around the World
As a road trip blogger, I thought it would be fun to highlight some of the strangest driving laws I've come across. Driving in another state, or even overseas, will illustrate how cultures can vary greatly across the world—driving/car culture is no different. Driving ethos can change completely just a...
Read moreEarly November I’ll be in Sedona, Arizona
Earlier this year I won the North American Travel Journalist Award (NATJA) for best travel video. My prize was a stay at a luxury inn in Sedona, Arizona called El Portal. It's not very often that I get an opportunity to travel without having to work, so I invited my...
Read moreZookz is Z’elicious: Best sandwiches in Phoenix
Year-after-year Zookz is named one of the best sandwich shops in Phoenix for their uniquely shaped and creative concoctions. Every time I find myself in the Phoenix area, I make an effort to meet a friend or colleague at Zookz to introduce them to this fantastic, locally owned, gourmet sandwich...
Read moreAutumn road trip around Traverse City continues…
I think yesterday I must have witnessed all 4 seasons in a single day here in Traverse City. "Welcome to Michigan" one follower on Twitter said. I woke up to snow flurries that morning, and by the evening, I saw an incredibly dramatic sunset reminiscent of summer. I had planned...
Read moreNow in Traverse City, Michigan
For the past couple of days I've been road tripping around Traverse City, Michigan. This has been a trip that has been on the books for nearly a year and I'm so excited to finally be here. So far, Travere City has been everything I had hoped it would be....
Read moreQuintana Roo, Mexico at a Glance
Quintana Roo is located on the Yucatán Peninsula, along the stunning Caribbean coast. This Mexican state is probably best known for its long sandy beaches of Cancun, or the Mayan Ruins of Tulum. Quintana Roo is a haven for sun worshipers, adventure seekers and water enthusiasts. It’s place full of...
Read moreA Visit to the Surreal Part of Houston
One might not think of Houston, Texas as a quirky city, in fact, at first blush, it may seem like a pretty unremarkable place. However, if you peal back the layers you will find that Houston is teeming with weird places where surreal experiences seep into reality. In this post,...
Read moreNext road trip is to Traverse City in the UP of Michigan
It has been a long time coming, but I am finally going to road trip around the Upper Peninsula (UP) of Michigan to Traverse City. My travel schedule is often booked out six to twelve months in advance, and this one to Traverse City, has been on the calendar for...
Read moreAravaipa Farms: A wilderness retreat in a canyon hideaway
Aravaipa Farms Orchard and Inn is set amidst a distinctive and remarkable backdrop within the Sonoran Desert of Southern Arizona. What makes this area so special is the perennial stream that flows through Aravaipa Canyon, along the base of the Galiuro Mountains. This spring-fed stream spawns lush and mature vegetation...
Read moreDrove through AZ mine country today
Today I drove through southern Arizona down Hwy 177, a road of rolling hills I had never been down before. This stretch of highway from Superior to Aravaipa Canyon seems to be in the heart of Arizona mining country. I think I must have passed at least 4 different mines,...
Read moreAmangiri: A look at ultimate exclusivity
Amangiri is one of the most expensive and exclusive hotels in the world. It's one of those places that, if you have to ask how much it costs, you can't afford it. There are five star resorts, and then there are properties like Amangiri that are exclusive to the very...
Read moreThe Grand at Moon Palace offers All-Inclusive Indulgence
The Grand at Moon Palace in Cancun, Mexico is a luxury lodging experience you will never forget. The resort fully embodies the name as it is grand on an epic scale. Cancun is a luxurious destination located in the state of Quintana Roo, on the western side of the Yucatan...
Read moreWhen travel goes terribly wrong: A saga about a missed flight and a lost bag
What happens when everything goes wrong while traveling? This is the story of a trip in which Murphy’s Law, which states that “everything that can go wrong, will!” reared its head. I had two back-to-back trips to Mexico planned. One to Quintana Roo where I flew into Cancun, which went...
Read moreLast minute trip to Quintana Roo, Mexico
As part of the Travelocity Gnomads team, we often participate in promotional trips, whereby a destination will host us in exchange for content and coverage for a promotional fee. The Gnomads on the trip, along with Travelocity, will create content and leverage our collective social outlets to promote the area....
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