Author: Mike Shubic
Top-5 Things to do in Pictou, Nova Scotia – The Birthplace of New Scotland
On the Northumberland Shore of Nova Scotia, there sits an idyllic town known as Pictou. In 1773, the first wave of Scottish immigrants landed here, forever changing the trajectory of this area and the town. Today, Pictou, Nova Scotia, has a blend of old-world charm and modern style and amenities,...
Read moreNow a member of SATW
SATW (Society of American Travel Writers) is a professional association made up of well over 1000 writers, editors, photographers and video producers, as well as bloggers and PR experts in the U.S. and Canada. The organization was founded in 1955 and is probably one of the most trusted voices in...
Read more5 Sights not to miss in Rajasthan, India
Rajasthan is located in the northwestern region of India and is by far the largest state in the country—it’s also one of the most beautiful places to visit in this incredible part of the world. Rajasthan is home to stupendous structures, artistic elements and rich cultural heritage, which has been...
Read moreSpeaking at TBEX Europe in Ostrava, Czech Republic
I am super excited to announced that I will be speaking at TBEX Europe (Travel Blogger Exchange Conference) in Ostrava, Czech Republic in the end of July, 2018. This will be my 9th or 10th TBEX event, and 6th time as a speaker. One of the reasons I'm very excited...
Read more2018 Small City Road Trip Destination winners, #1 may surprise you!
I recently spent a couple of months working on a comprehensive article for Travelocity on the top 10 Best Small City Road Trip Destinations in the country. Most top-10 lists are frivolous and often quite subjective. I wanted to create a list of the best small city road trip destinations...
Read moreEssential Tech for Your Business Trip
Traveling for business can be a stressful activity. From running between meetings to days that include less sleep and more action, business travel often proves hard on the mind, body, and soul. The primary use of technology in our daily lives has always been to support and help us. The...
Read moreBianc Restaurant in Hamburg is defining culinary mastery
Bianc Restaurant in Hamburg, Germany takes contemporary fine dining to a level that will make experienced foodies rejoice. Every element of the gastronomic journey is paved with intense thought and creativity. When I dined at Bianc in March of 2018, the restaurant had been open for only a month or...
Read moreUpcoming 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 moreThe Westin Hamburg is a well orchestrated symphony of excellence
The glacier-inspired Westin Hamburg hotel is fast becoming one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. This hotel is not just a place to stay, but rather an experience that showcases a sophisticated ensemble of architecture, service, comfort and style, leaving the guest yearning for an encore. While in...
Read moreEuropean Road Trip Destination Ideas and a few tips
Road trips are often associated with the idea of cruising down the American highways with the top down and the radio blasting your favorite road trip songs. However, there are thousands of routes you could be missing out on when it comes to the perfect European road trip. In fact,...
Read moreBerlin: Dining in the Dark, what it’s really like
Have you ever heard of dining in the dark? These types of restaurants are popping up all over the world. Here was my experience while dining in the dark in Berlin, Germany. Nocti Vagus is Berlin’s first DarkRestaurant where patrons dine in utter darkness and are served by the visually...
Read moreHow I almost got stranded in the Great Rann of Kutch White Desert
I spent nearly a month in India and was on the tail end of my journey when I almost got stranded in a very remote part of the country called Rann of Kutch, also known as the White Desert. The Great Rann of Kutch is a seasonal destination only open...
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...
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