Author: Mike Shubic
Keen Marshall Mid-top review
About ten years ago, while perusing the shoe section at REI, I discovered a truly unique sport sandal that I quickly became enamored with...the Newport by Keen Footwear. Over the past decade, Keen has come a long way from their modest foray into the competitive shoe industry. Today, Keen is...
Read moreBest of 2013
This is the fourth annual Mike's Road Trip "Best Of" list. As usual, there were many worthy contenders. While I'm sorry some did not make it, I'm confident I've chosen the best-of-the-best. Click on any of the links below to be taken to posts, pictures and/or videos of my experience....
Read moreThis week; “Red Rock Country”
This week, I'm spending a week in "Red Rock Country," otherwise known as...Sedona. Sedona is one of the premier destinations in the country, with its majestic red rock setting, luxury lodging, great dining, world-class art scene, to its wonderful outdoor activities. Have you ever been to Sedona? If so, what...
Read moreA lofty view of San Diego
San Diego is one of the most beautiful cities in the country—with its lush foliage, rolling hills and ocean views, one of the best ways to experience this coastal community might be in a hot air balloon. If you've never been in a hot air balloon before, let me encourage...
Read moreNext month…Detroit for NAIAS
I'm super excited...I was just invited to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) by Ford next month. As many of you know, I've been road tripping around North American for nearly four years in my Ford F-150. Next month I will join 150 bloggers from around the world at...
Read moreInterviewed by Hotel Cheap
I am occasionally interviewed for travel stories or related news segments...a couple months back Hotel Cheap talked to me about traveling full time. The article/blog post was just recently published... Imagine closing your business, selling it all, packing your bags and becoming a full-time traveler. That’s the story of Mike...
Read moreLas Vegas KOA at Circus Circus
At the helm of a 27' motorhome rented at El Monte RV, I headed into the heart of Sin City en route to a spot that I'd call my home base for the week. While there’s an abundance of lodging choices when staying in Vegas, there’s only one place for...
Read moreMet my sister today…for the very first time.
It's been several months now since I learned that I have a half sister on my paternal side. I wrote a post recently entitled, "Six degrees of sibling separation," it's really quite an extraordinary story. Anyhow, today, I finally got to meet my sister Susanne for the first time. We...
Read moreLowepro Pro Roller x300 review
If you're a photographer and/or videographer like me, there is a good chance you have equipment stowed in multiple bags, often forgetting which bag has your batteries, filters, or other gear you need at a particular moment. As I continue to add to my equipment list, I found that my...
Read moreFirst traffic ticket on MRT
After more than three and a half years of road tripping, I received my first ticket. Come to think of it, I've not had a traffic citation in more than a decade. Yeah, I'm a good driver. This ticket however, was absolutely bogus and I do plan on fighting it...
Read moreVegas bound baby!
I'm heading to Vegas in just over a week (week of 11/4/2013). If there are any bloggers or followers that would like to get together while I'm there, please drop me a line. I'll be staying on the strip for the week at the Circus Circus KOA where I'll be...
Read moreRock City Gardens: Yabba dabba DO!
As someone who thoroughly enjoys the outdoors, one of my favorite pastimes is visiting botanical gardens, arboretums and the like. Most larger cities have a garden getaway, but few are as unique and interesting as the one I discovered in Chattanooga, Tennessee...Rock City Gardens. Rock City is technically located in...
Read moreRiding the Washington State Ferries
Washington State Ferries is an integral part of the transportation system; most of the routes are to destinations within the Puget Sound area of Seattle. While the ferry system is used as daily transportation for many commuting to work in Seattle, the ferries are also a great way for tourists...
Read moreSix degrees of sibling separation
Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon is a game based on the "six degrees of separation" concept, which posits that any two people on earth are, on average, about six acquaintances apart. The following reads like a cliché Hollywood movie; however, this is not the imaginative tale of a screenwriter but...
Read moreMaui Jim: Best driving sunglasses
As a road trip blogger, I do a lot of driving. I also spend a good deal of time outdoors, so having a good pair of sunglasses is essential. While sunglasses can be a fashionable accessory, they are also a vital tool in protecting your vision from harmful UV rays—this...
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