Fun week in Phoenix
I had fun this week in Phoenix checking out the hottest new hotels for an article I'm working on for Travelocity. Here is a glimpse at the five hotels that will be featured. ANDAZ CANYON SUITES FOUND:RE HOTEL PALOMAR THE CAMBY
Read more[Infographic] North American Road Trip ideas
There are so many fantastic road trips around North America, from east to west, and from north to south. With so many miles to explore, I hope this comprehensive road trip infographic will help inspire you to get out on the open road. For the past seven years that I've...
Read moreWestgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino rolls a 7
Westgate Las Vegas is a solid choice with culinary bright spot at EDGE Steakhouse I road tripped to Las Vegas, Nevada last week for the most "un-travel" related activity...the World of Concrete show. Why was I at a construction trade show you ask? Well, in addition to producing travel videos,...
Read moreIn Vegas for the most ‘non-travel’ related event
While I am a full time professional travel blogger, I also have some clients in which I produce video content. One of those clients happens to be a tool manufacturer and distributor attending the World of Concrete show in Las Vegas. I will be in Vegas over the next few...
Read moreWinter road trip to Beloit, Wisconsin
Beloit, WI offers visitors a beatific experience. While road tripping around southern Wisconsin this winter, I discovered the beatific city of Beloit. Located just across the northern border of Illinois, this pleasantly unexpected town reinforced my passion for discovering those hidden gems of the road. Beloit is a small city...
Read moreVenice and Burano, Italy are bellissimo
Bellissimo only begins to describe Venice and Burano Since before the time of Christ, Italy has been leading the world with its innovative designs. From architecture, glass, clothing, art, lace, to modern-day cars…Italy makes the best-of-the-best. This exceptional and sophisticated Italian design style is clearly evident in Venice. The patina...
Read moreA winter road trip to Janesville, Wisconsin
With a ho! ho! here, and some snow snow there, I headed to Janesville, Wisconsin for some holiday cheer and Midwestern charm. While summer might be the most popular time of year to take a road trip, winter in the Midwest showcases a snow-filled experience that certainly put me in...
Read moreZen experience in Hangzhou
The term Zen comes from the Chinese school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China during the Tang dynasty, known as Chan Buddhism. The Zen philosophy moved throughout Asia and is known as a method of rigorous self-control, meditative practice, self-awareness and the personal expression of ones insight in daily...
Read morePrado; 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...
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