Author: Mike Shubic
Prado; Not pretentious, just perfection
Prado Restaurant at the Omni Montelucia Resort is located right in the middle of Phoenix and Scottsdale in the stunning enclave of Paradise Valley. The restaurant supports the Spanish village theme with a wide-open communal atmosphere that houses both the restaurant and the lounge. A cozy space is carved out...
Read moreFrom white in Wisconsin, to sun in Scottsdale
I just spent a week road tripping around southern Wisconsin where I was getting my winter on, which really got me into the holiday spirit. The last couple of days I was there we received a good amount of snow. Everything was blanketed in the white stuff and it was...
Read moreConnections, concoctions and Elvis: Day three in Janesville
I meet a great number of people during my travels, some for a fleeting moment, and others I get the pleasure of a stimulating conversation. Over the years I’ve crossed paths with the most fascinating people, from all walks of life. Take for example my coffee experience this morning where...
Read moreIt’s feeling a lot like Christmas here in Janesville, WI
My morning started off wonderfully with a formal and fantastic breakfast at the Guardian Angel Bed and Breakfast. An egg souffle with sausage, fresh squeezed juice and hash browns along with a beautifully set table got my day started off right. I drove around Janesville for a bit that morning, then...
Read moreFirst day in Janesville, WI
I had recently spent the past couple of month in Southeast Asia and southern Mexico, both of which are tropical areas, so I haven't had a chance to get into the holiday spirit. Nothing says the Holidays like Christmas lights and snow, so I've decided to road trip around southern...
Read moreWhat Fall looks like in the desert
I was driving just outside of Wickenburg, Arizona today and noticed the brilliant colors of fall foliage. I parked my truck, sent my drone up and captured a few fall images. Mind you, this is a pretty unusual sight here in the desert Southwest. Of course the variety of the...
Read moreMike’s Road Trip Content Examples
Examples of Mike’s Road Trip Content ROAD TRIPS (Writing) Perfect 5-Day Arizona Road Trip Road trip guide to the Olympic Peninsula San Juan Islands Road Trip DESTINATIONS (Writing) Raja Ampat is no ‘fantasy,’ it’s real! Most colorful Island in the World Huntsville leaves endearing impression LODGING (Writing) St. John’s Lighthouse...
Read moreA Call to Pens – A referendum on working for free
[This article is directed toward both the travel writer/blogger and to DMO’s, Hotels, Attractions and Brands in the travel sector. The goal is to educate and spur dialogue. Please leave comments below so that we may learn from each other.] I have been a professional travel blogger going on seven...
Read moreSuper moon, a super bust! Or was it?
It's been all over the news...Super Moon this, Super Moon that! For two days, once in the morning for the setting moon, and once for the moon rise the next day, I got my camera set up to shoot this "Super Moon," that everyone was talking about. As a photographer...
Read moreFan fleecing at Arizona Cardinals game
I used to be a pretty avid Cardinals and overall sports fan, but over the years of player strikes, listening to over-paid athletes whine and poor performance by my favorite teams, I lost interest. I am now a fair-weathered or band wagon fan, one who temporarily jumps aboard when the...
Read moreThings you need to know before you go to China
China is well known for its Giant Panda, the Great Wall, tea, porcelain, Feng Shui, Tai Chi and its massive population, but when you travel to the Forbidden City and beyond, there are a few things you should know before you go to China. During the summer of 2015 I...
Read moreNear miss for some, not others
During my nearly seven years as a road trip travel blogger I have had two close call/near-tragic accidents occur. One was way back in 2011 while driving in snowy conditions through Montana. I was driving up a hill on the Interstate, stupidly with the cruise control on, when the overdrive...
Read moreRaja Ampat is no ‘Fantasy,’ it’s real!
The Raja Ampat Islands are located in a far off land, and if you want to visit, it requires one arduous journey. Not many are willing to make such a pilgrimage, which is probably one of the reasons this unspoiled area is still so stunning. When I say "stunning," that...
Read moreBorobudur, beyond breathtaking
Borobudur is one of those bucket list places, the ones that leave an indelible mark on the soul of a wanderlust. I spent a few weeks traveling around Indonesia and one of the highlights, was the sunrise hike to the top of Borobudur Temple. Borobudur is located on the Indonesian...
Read moreTake a bite out of these foodie destinations
Dining out has evolved from something to sustain, to an experience. The restaurant food scene has exploded over the past decade, spawning ideas like the once diametric gourmet food truck. Cooking and restaurant shows dominate the cable air waves. And cities are becoming destinations thanks in large part to the...
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