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 attractions…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.

Heading to Incredible India

Taj Mahal at sunset by MikesRoadTrip.com

Excited to announce that in a couple weeks I will be heading to Incredible India! I was one of 60 travel bloggers selected to participate in the 1st ever India tourism sponsored FAM trip entitled #IndiaBlogTrain. There were over 1000 travel bloggers who applied for the trip and I am...

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Arrived at South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe Edgewood resort aerial photo by MikesRoadTrip

Road Diary update from South Lake Tahoe I just arrived into South Lake Tahoe the other day and am loving it! Not as much snow as I would have hoped for, especially given the time of year (mid-January), but it's just as beautiful as I remember. I've actually never stayed...

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Church Rock an Arizona Roadside Attraction

Church Rock in Arizona by MikesRoadTrip.com

Along highway 160 in northeast Arizona, on the Navajo Nation, the landscape is quite dynamic—rapidly changing  from sandstone red rocks to a swath of odd mounds known as the Painted Desert. It's along this route about about 30 miles southeast of Monument Valley that the landscape turns flat. Then, out...

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Speaking at ITB Berlin in March

ITB Berlin Mike Shubic speaker

For the past two years I've been speaking at travel conferences around the world, mainly on the topic of video content. Today, I am excited to announce that I have been selected to speak at ITB Berlin, one of the largest travel conferences in the world. Hope to see you...

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Now an Allianz travel ambassador

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I'm so excited to announce that I am now a travel ambassador for Allianz Travel Insurance. I have been an Allianz customer for many years, it is so great to now be working with them to create inspiring travel content. As a travel ambassador, my job is to showcase the...

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Most Colorful Places in the World

Newfoundland fishing shacks by MikesRoadtrip.com

Color is the characteristic of human visual perception and it not only comes in various shades, but it is also a language. Color is communicated quicker to the brain than words or shapes, as it works directly on our feelings and emotions. Typically when we see colorful objects or scenes,...

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Making the most of your experience at Rio de Janeiro Carnival

rio de janeiro carnaval

Interested in attending Brazil's Rio de Janeiro Carnival? Here are a few tips before you go. Brazil is known for its beaches and street parties, and the Rio de Janeiro Carnival is the grand daddy of all parties! It is essentially the country’s annual highlighted event. People from across the...

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Bucket List for Road Trips [infographic]

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Today there seems to be a bucket list for just about everything—how about a bucket list for road trips. This comprehensive infographic showcases some of the most epic road trips around the world. From the UK, USA, South Africa, Australia and beyond, this bucket list for road trips list should...

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Kuwait: Its history is its beauty – three places not to miss when visiting Kuwait

Dhow Harbor, Kuwait

Kuwait is a place where its history is its beauty. Here are three places not to miss when visiting the middle eastern country of Kuwait. It hasn't been that long since travel to the Middle East has been viable. Understandably, the instability and unpredictability of the region in the past...

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The Perfect 7-Day Nova Scotia Road Trip Guide

A Nova Scotia road trip is the perfect introduction into the Maritime region of Canada. Nova Scotia, which means “New Scotland” has a significant Scottish influence while also being known as Canada’s ocean playground. I road tripped around many areas of Nova Scotia and have put together what I think...

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B-roll rates

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Whether you're a DMO/CVB, a hotel/resort or a tourist attraction, everyone needs B-roll footage today. Most travel-related entities have stock photos, but today, you need an archive of B-roll as well. We at Mike's Road Trip can provide quality B-roll clips for myriad needs. Here are just a few examples....

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Top Instagram photos of 2017

Best Instagram images for 2017

This past year I have tried to be very active on Instagram and it seems to have paid off. My follower numbers have grown and so to have the number of likes and comments I receive on each photos. The collection below illustrates my most popular images. It is interesting...

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