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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.

Prague continues to impress

Mike Shubic September 9th, 2015 Comments Off

This morning marked the end of our group press trip with the other travel journalists from around Europe. My girlfriend and colleague Terri and I would be on our own for the next 8-9 days, road tripping around Prague and the wine region of Morovia. After having breakfast and checking...

Random Facts about Niagara Falls

Mike Shubic September 4th, 2015 Comments Off

Niagara Falls is the destination heard round the world. Millions of tourists every year from all over the planet go to experience the beauty and allure that is, Niagara Falls. Created over 12,000 years ago at the end of the last glacial period, Niagara Falls has been the staple tourist...

After epic RWT, back to Europe tomorrow

Mike Shubic September 3rd, 2015 Comments Off

I just returned to Arizona a few days ago after an epic five weeks journey traveling around the world. Just as I get adjusted to the time zone change and over jet lag, I head back to Europe for an amazing two-week road trip through the Czech Republic. Whew...let's do...

10 essentials to pack when going abroad

Mike Shubic August 31st, 2015 Comments Off

I just returned from a five-week trip around the world, where I logged nearly 27,000 miles. I have been traveling for more than twenty years, the past five as a professional travel blogger. Needless to say, I have a bit of experience with international travel. In no particular order, I...

Travel Channel.com road trip advisor

Mike Shubic August 30th, 2015 Comments Off

Very excited to be have been selected as one of the Travel Channel's "Travel's Best" road trip ‬ advisors for 2015. If you're looking for some good road trip destination ideas, don't miss this post: Travel Channel's Best Road Trips for 2015.

Random facts about Santorini

Mike Shubic August 28th, 2015 10 Comments

Santorini is highly acclaimed for the dramatic views and stunning sunsets, and is considered to be one of the most romantic and beautiful of the Greek Isles. The exquisitely clear waters, perched on the rim of a massive active volcano in the middle of the sea, will certainly skip a...

Hangzhou Global Tour: Day 31 in NYC

Mike Shubic August 26th, 2015 1 Comment

Many of the great cities around the world have water running through them…from Prague, Chicago, Paris to Hangzhou and New York City to name a few. I have always been a fan of water tours as you can really get a different perspective of a city. This morning we boarded...

Hangzhou Global Tour: Day 30

Mike Shubic August 24th, 2015 Comments Off

I scream. You scream. We all scream, for ice cream! Organizers of the Global Tour had a large ice cream truck wrapped in the tour logo colors and insignia. Parked at 5th Avenue and 20th Street in the shadow of the iconic Flatiron Building, the entire team, along with some...

Hangzhou Global Tour: Day 29

Mike Shubic August 23rd, 2015 1 Comment

As we’ve traveled around the world, the people in every destination have been so kind and helpful, that organizers thought it would be nice if we gave back a little by doing some volunteer work. Bright and early on our first day in New York we met up with a...

Hangzhou Global Tour: Day 28

Mike Shubic August 22nd, 2015 2 Comments

Today we toured the State Capital (aka State House), located here in Boston, which happens to be one of the most significant and historic buildings in the U.S. Built in 1798 by none other than Paul Revere, the State House is located across from Boston Common at the top of...

Hangzhou Global Tour: Day 27

Mike Shubic August 21st, 2015 Comments Off

It was a beautiful day in Boston. First up on our agenda was a tour of the Harvard University campus, which was led by a highly informed student. We learned some fascinating facts about Harvard during the tour…for starters, the university dates all the way back to 1636, well before...

Random Facts about Pasco County, Florida

Mike Shubic August 21st, 2015 2 Comments

At the southern tip of the Nature Coast and the northern edge of Tampa Bay, Pasco County is an outdoor lover's paradise that offers a great eco-tourism and outdoor adventure alternative to the typical theme-park experience. Close to major cities, the area boasts 20 miles of shoreline to the west,...

Hangzhou Global Tour: Day 26

Mike Shubic August 20th, 2015 1 Comment

This morning we had a bit of free time to ourselves, but most of mine was spent packing for the last major leg of this Global Tour. Today we’ll board an Air France flight to Boston, which happens to be a sister city to Hangzhou. After one last walk around...

Hangzhou Global Tour: Day 25

Mike Shubic August 19th, 2015 Comments Off

This morning we went to a local Parisian farmers market to pick up a few things to prepare a picnic. As a foodie photography enthusiast, I was thrilled to capture some close-up shots of the vibrant produce and other edible goodness on display. Unfortunately, I learned many of the vendors...

Hangzhou Global Tour: Day 24

Mike Shubic August 18th, 2015 1 Comment

We started our day touring the Latin quarter of Paris, which is the oldest part of town…dating back some 2000 years. There are even some remnants of Roman occupation which visitors can see. Something I found interesting is that Paris is designed in what is described as a snail shell. Each...