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.

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

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Westgate 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,...

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Winter 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...

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Venice 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...

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A 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...

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Zen 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...

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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...

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First 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...

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What 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...

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Mike’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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