Mike Shubic

HomeArticles by: Mike Shubic

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.

Top 10 Winter Activities in Flagstaff

Mike Shubic January 4th, 2016 7 Comments

The quintessential American road trip has to be the scenic byways of ol’ Route 66. I have road tripped throughout the state of Arizona, but one place I've not explored in a long time is Flagstaff. I thought it would be fun to head to the highest city along Historic...

Boston’s Breeze Team amaze and entertain

Mike Shubic January 3rd, 2016 4 Comments

Through my travels around the world I have seen a lot of talented street performers. One that really stood out over the years was a young man in Venice Beach, California who worked his way through college performing just a couple days a weeks. This guy's performance was a juggling...

Villa Tugendhat – A design lesson for today

Mike Shubic January 3rd, 2016 Comments Off

Villa Tugendhat is a museum located in Brno, the Czech Republic’s second largest city. Built in 1929, Villa Tugenhat was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, a contemporary of the more well known American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. The museum is a wonderful look at early 20th century modern...

Happy New Year 2016

Mike Shubic January 1st, 2016 Comments Off

Wow, what an amazing year of travel here on MikesRoadTrip.com. This year I focused a lot on international travel, visiting nine countries in Asia and Europe. This year I'd love to make it to South America...Argentina and Colombia are high on my list. What road trip destinations do you have...

BRIX balances culinary excellence

Mike Shubic December 29th, 2015 32 Comments

Colorfully concocted cuisine. Sumptuously blended flavors. Artfully presented. Savored within a warm and intimate setting. Enjoyed with great company, followed by impeccable service. This describes the culinary nirvana I experienced at Brix Restaurant and Wine Bar in Flagstaff, Arizona. I have been to Flagstaff many times, and while there are...

Mother Road beer and pizza

Mike Shubic December 20th, 2015 2 Comments

I'm staying in downtown Flagstaff for the next couple of nights at the historic Hotel Weatherford, where there are a lot of dining options within walking distance. I strolled just a couple blocks south of the hotel to the Mother Road Brewing Company, which I heard had some of the...

Guest on the Amateur Traveler Podcast show

Mike Shubic December 12th, 2015 Comments Off

Each week the Amateur Traveler produces a top-rated travel podcast on a different city from around the world. I believe the show has been produced for nearly a decade now. The host of the show is Chris Christensen, a great guy whom I've known for many years now. I think...

Promotional Press Trips

Mike Shubic December 1st, 2015 2 Comments

MikesRoadTrip.com is published by Mike Shubic, an award-winning travel writer and author of 52 Tips to a Perfect Get-Away, and the soon-to-be-released novel, Lines, Signs and Forks - Diaries of a Nomadic Road Tripper. Mike's Road Trip has been published since early 2010 and is ranked within the top 150...

Impression West Lake show in Hangzhou

Mike Shubic October 30th, 2015 2 Comments

While I was in Hangzhou, China I had an opportunity to see and do a lot of extraordinary things, but without question, one of the highlights was seeing Impression West Lake. This aquatic tableau was one of the most sensational live performances I’ve ever seen, and that’s saying a lot...

The Essence of Tea in Hangzhou

Mike Shubic October 29th, 2015 Comments Off

If you look just beyond the majestic West Lake in Hangzhou, China, you'll see a mountainous silhouette casting a shadow on the horizon....this is where the famed Longjing Tea (aka Dragon Well) is grown. Longjing Tea is the best-of-the-best when it comes to green tea, this is due in part...

Crossing European Borders: Cheapest places to fuel up

Mike Shubic October 25th, 2015 Comments Off

When heading out on a road trip with friends and family, planning ahead and budgeting for fuel can make quite an impact on the overall cost of your trip. Petrol and diesel prices in Europe have seen a significant drop in the past year, however there are certain destinations whose...

TripFilms article: Twelve Travel Questions with Mike Shubic

Mike Shubic October 23rd, 2015 Comments Off

The travel video website, TripFilms.com recently interviewed me for their "Twelve Travel Questions" travel blogger series. Here are the first few questions. To read the entire article, click here. 1. What are three things you take on every trip? iPad with lots of movies, music and books. Camera/video gear. Computer. 2....

Back to the Future…predictions for 2025

Mike Shubic October 21st, 2015 2 Comments

So, apparently today is "Back to the Future" day, the day in which Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) traveled to October 21, 2015, to save his yet-to-be-born children...the year was 1985 (30 years to the day). What's fascinating, is to look back at all the predictions the writers/director made in...

The Bone Church (Ossuary) in Kutná Hora

Mike Shubic October 16th, 2015 2 Comments

Kutná Hora might be most well known for its creepy and eerie "Bone Church," which is filled with bones and skulls from some 40,000 people, dating back to the 17th Century. One of the reasons for the influx of bodies is that during the 13th century, the abbot of Sedlec...

MIM Music Theater is symphonic nirvana

Mike Shubic October 16th, 2015 3 Comments

The Arizona Phoenix metro area has an outstanding selection of musical venues in which to enjoy concerts and other live performances. From massive stadiums, arenas, outdoor amphitheater, sophisticated performing art theaters, to intimate venues… Phoenix boasts them all. Opened just a few years ago, one of the newest venues in...