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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.

Arizona Restaurant Week just around the corner

Mike Shubic April 18th, 2016 2 Comments

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...

Brand Ambassador Program

Mike Shubic April 8th, 2016 Comments Off

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...

[Video] Louisiana Drive-Thru Daiquiri Shack

Mike Shubic April 7th, 2016 36 Comments

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...

History comes alive! Day 3 in Vicksburg full of culture

Mike Shubic March 30th, 2016 2 Comments

Click here to read day two of my road trip to Vicksburg. I don't know about you, but when I was a kid in grade school, the least interesting subject was history. As I get older, I am enthralled by history and can't get enough of it. I have a...

Rate Card

Mike Shubic March 30th, 2016 Comments Off

MikesRoadTrip.com is a well established travel blog producing consistent quality content since early 2010. There are many promotional opportunities available. To make the navigation process as simple as possible, this page will aggregate you to the content you desire. Click the following link to see the full press kit. Promotional...

Product Reviews

Mike Shubic March 30th, 2016 1 Comment

The team at MikesRoadTrip.com love to review products that are related to road trips and travel, and that are helpful to our readers. We will only write or make mentions of products we love. If we do not love your product, we will notify you and/or send the item back....

Encounter with a Mad Baker – Day two in Vicksburg

Mike Shubic March 29th, 2016 5 Comments

Click here to read day one of my road diary in Vicksburg. This morning I met Bill for breakfast at a new establishment in town called the Mad Baker. As soon as I walked in I was enthusiastically welcomed by the staff, each warmly greeting me and other patrons. I...

George’s: Stunning views and classic California cuisine

Mike Shubic March 24th, 2016 Comments Off

Few dining experiences are better than taking in the views of a setting sun over the Pacific Ocean within the temperate climate of Southern California. In San Diego's La Jolla Cove there is local culinary institution that has been serving California cuisine to visitors and locals alike for more than...

Visiting Vicksburg soon

Mike Shubic March 11th, 2016 6 Comments

Last year I did an amazing road trip through Delta Mississippi, along Highway 61, which is also known as the “Blues Trail.” One could argue that Highway 61 rivals Route 66, certainly for its musical significance. This year I'm traveling a bit farther south and deeper into the Delta, to...

The Market Restaurant: Where comfort and class collide

Mike Shubic March 2nd, 2016 Comments Off

In the central Arcadia district of Phoenix, Arizona is The Market, a trendy restaurant and catering company run by chef Jennifer Russo and her business partner Richard Fiero. The establishment is tucked back in a secluded corner of a shopping center where the entire restaurant opens up to the outdoors,...

Women in Travel Summit

Mike Shubic February 29th, 2016 Comments Off

In just a couple of weeks I'll be heading to southern California for the Women in Travel Summit. Now, you may be asking yourself, "uh, that sounds like a travel conference for women." My answer would be..."indeed it does." :-) I fully expect to be the smartest (only) guy in...

2015 Travel Highlights

Mike Shubic January 30th, 2016 Comments Off

2015 was an epic year for me and MikesRoadTrip.com, with a lot of international travel. I have outlined some of the highlights from each month of the year in an effort to provide some inspired travel ideas for your upcoming year. The first part of 2015 was spent in the...

Hangzhou Global Tour highlights

Mike Shubic January 27th, 2016 Comments Off

This past summer I was fortunate enough to be selected as a storyteller for the 2015 Hangzhou Global tour. This was a cultural immersion campaign by the Hangzhou Tourism Commission (HTC) in which ambassadors from the U.S. and China were selected , along with two storytellers to travel around the...

Potato Chip Rock hike up Mount Woodson

Mike Shubic January 21st, 2016 2 Comments

There is a lot of hoopla over the Mount Woodson hike to Potato Chip Rock in San Diego County. A quick internet search will yield a number of creative shots of brave souls who venture out on the thin, precarious, potato chip-shaped ledge to capture a daring moment in time....