Destination Video Examples
Here are some destination video examples of my work. Click the following link for hotel video examples, Experiential Road Trip Destination https://youtu.be/183GsHSbtmY Brand Destination Video https://youtu.be/rtbw918ibgA Narrated Travel Destination Video https://youtu.be/QV_1p63ylsw Destination Vlog style video https://youtu.be/6Axk716Hk7E Visual video with little or no narration https://youtu.be/ZyeVDvYnhbs https://youtu.be/HwAtQznb0Fk
Read moreArizona Falls: A cool roadside attraction with cooling effects
Visitors and locals alike are often surprised when they discover Arizona Falls, a remarkable roadside attraction located on the border of Phoenix and Scottsdale. Arizona Falls is stationed over the Central Arizona Canal system and is masked by the high embankment of the canal. A bend in Indian School road...
Read moreHistory and Southern hospitality the hallmarks of Vicksburg
On this road trip to Vicksburg I discover that history and Southern Hospitality are the hallmarks of this charming Delta Mississippi town. The legendary Blues Highway 61 runs right through the heart and soul of Vicksburg, which was the destination for my next road trip to Mississippi. One could argue...
Read moreBruce Munro at Desert Botanical Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden (DBG) is one of my favorite attractions in the Phoenix area. No matter how often I visit, I'm always awed by the diversity of the desert. The Southwest is truly a wondrous place and there is no better venue to see such a unique display of...
Read moreHeading to Grapevine, TX for the Travel Media Showcase
Each year I try and attend a couple of travel media conferences to meet new folks, and get connected with so many I've met along the way. This summer, I'll be heading to Grapevine, Texas for the annual Travel Media Showcase (TMS) conference. This will the third time I've attended...
Read moreGuest on Vicksburg radio program
A few weeks ago I road tripped from New Orleans to Vicksburg, MS where I spent five days exploring antebellum homes, Civil War history, enjoying some wonderful Southern food, and of course, listening to a lot of great Blues music. I've written a number of articles and produced a video...
Read moreTwo artists bolster Biloxi cultural identity
George Ohr, the 19th Century Mad Potter, and Frank Gehry, the most recognizable architect of modern time combine to bolster Biloxi cultural identity. I spent a little more than a week road tripping around the South, from New Orleans to Vicksburg, to Fairhope, Alabama. I was driving back to New...
Read moreFairhope Bestows Grandeur, Southern Charm
Road Trippin' the Gulf Coast of Alabama to Fairhope / Point Clear Since I was heading to Mississippi on assignment, I decided it would be a perfect opportunity to knock another state off my list. Neighboring Fairhope, Alabama, the Heart of Dixie, would mark the 49th state I have visited. ...
Read moreHeading to Bloomington, MN for TBEX 2016
A year after launching Mike's Road Trip I attended my very first travel conference in Vancouver, Canada for the 2011 Travel Blogger Conference known as TBEX. As a newbie in the industry I found the conference to be quite helpful. I not only learned a lot, but met many new...
Read moreWhy the TSA needs to go!
As a professional travel blogger I typically don't write about controversial topics, but the latest news on the TSA has prompted me to do so. As a road trip blogger I am thankful that I don't have to fly as often as some of my colleagues, however I still board...
Read moreLowepro DroneGuard 450 Backpack review
DroneGuard BP 450 Review As a quad-copter pilot, I was really excited last year when Lowepro came out with their DroneGuard Kit, which enabled me to easily carry around my quad-copter along with all the extras. In addition to the quad-copter, extra batteries and cables, there is also space for...
Read moreEat, Drink, Play and Snooze your way around Kuta
Kuta Guest Article by: Ruth Johnston - Publisher of Exploramum Kuta , Bali in Indonesia is a magnet. A magnet to tourists from all over the world. Traditionally it was mainly filled with Australians who can fly there for under $100 each way, and from as few as 2 hours...
Read moreArizona Restaurant Week just around the corner
Save the Date: Arizona Restaurant Week (May 20-29, 2016) Many cities and states now have organized restaurant weeks, where culinary experiences are celebrated and shared. Arizona kick's off its gastro week May 20th-29th. If you've never participated, the event gives food-lovers an opportunity to visit a wide selection of participating...
Read moreBrand Ambassador Program
Mike's Road Trip offers three standard brand ambassador packages, however depending on your needs, something can certainly be customized. Minimum six month agreement required. Package 1 (The following is for a 3-month period) (2) Guest write two blog posts for your site/blog and support with quality images. (18) Random social...
Read more[Video] Louisiana Drive-Thru Daiquiri Shack
In Vicksburg, Mississippi there is a bridge that crosses the mighty Mississippi River into Louisiana. One night during dinner a local told me about a novelty I might want to experience...the Drive-Thru Daiquiri. "Drive-thru daiquiri," I said? "Yes, just across the border you can exit the freeway where you'll find...
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