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Why you need to create the perfect playlist for your road trip
Of all quintessential American traditions, taking a road trip is one that will continue to endear. Long before the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 was passed, American drivers had already become accustomed to the freedom and thrill of the open road, particularly during the summer. It doesn't matter if you...
Read moreTemecula: A more affordable and less pretentious option to Napa
Floating over vast vineyards through shallow valleys of rolling hills in a hot air balloon is a marvelous way to see the terroir that has made Temecula Valley a serious contender in the wine industry. The soil in the Temecula Valley does significantly better with Italian varietals, such as Sangiovese...
Read more12 Amazing travel photos that will inspire wanderlust in 2019
I believe travel to be nourishment for the soul. It has been my greatest educator. The 4th Century philosopher Saint Augustine encapsulated it well when he said, “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” The Italian poet Cesare Pavese said, "Traveling is...
Read moreNATJA Bronze winner for the Travel Video category
For the second year in a row MikesRoadTrip.com was recognized by NATJA (North American Travel Journalist Association) with a bronze award in the Travel Video category for a road trip video on Nova Scotia, Canada. We also received an honorable mention in the same category for a video on New...
Read moreVisiting Slab City and Salvation Mountain
Slab City, California and its focal point, Salvation Mountain, is one of the most bizarre and eclectic places I think I’ve ever visited. I learned of this off-the-grid community after reading a blog post on the Salton Sea, a nearby excursion I also visited while road-tripping from Temecula to Phoenix....
Read moreSan Diego to Temecula
After spending just over two weeks in San Diego, tomorrow I will be heading northeast to spend a few days in Temecula. While I've driven through Temecula a couple of times, I've never stayed or explored. I do know that the area is well known for its wineries and hot...
Read moreStaying coastal in San Diego
The lure of the coast is undeniable. For me, it brings back fond memories as a child playing on the beach and making sand castles with a moat using water from waves washing ashore. As an adult, sunsets, romantic strolls along the beach and surfing always generate lasting memories. I...
Read moreCentral Europe Road Trip Destinations from Prague
This is a Central Europe road trip destinations guide to my favorite off-beat places. Prague has become the most popular tourist destination in Central Europe, with over 7 million visitors a year, ranking 5th in all of Europe. With a world-class international airport and incredible proximity to many of the...
Read moreWon a Travelocity Roaming Gnome photo contest
As many of you know, I have been part of the Travelocity Gnational Gnomads team for a while now. Actually, 2019 begins my 4th year. This past December, I was in Los Cabos, Mexico for the annual Travelocity Gnomads summit. We also had a very special guest in attendance, the...
Read moreMy top 9 Instagram images of 2018
2018 took me all over the world, but apparently 6 of my top 9 images on Instagram were domestic locations. Tell me which one is your favorite by leaving a comment below. If you're not following me on Instagram, please click here. Here are the locations of each image in...
Read moreLife Saving Road Trip Tips
These are some of my life saving road trip tips that I hope you will find helpful. As the "Most road tripped man in the world," I have a few miles under my belt and have had my fair share of close-calls. I thought it would be helpful to put...
Read moreRoad Trip Packing List (Free downloadable PDF)
Road Trip Packing List brought you by: MikesRoadTrip.com Everyone loves a good road trip, but unfortunately we often forget something. For this very reason, I came up with the ultimate road trip packing list to help make sure nothing is left behind. Of course, each of us have our own...
Read moreThat’s a Wrap! Travel Recap of 2018
This is a travel recap of 2018 I thought would be fun to share. Whew, what a year of travel it was! Here was my road trip travel adventures by the numbers... Total miles traveled, around 142,000 (air and road). 96 days spent abroad (outside the U.S.). 52 different hotels....
Read moreNow a member of ATTA (Adventure Travel Trade Association)
As a professional travel blogger going on nine years now, I make a concerted effort to attend several travel conferences per year—while also being involved within the travel community as a member of the many associations out there. I am a member in good standing with all the large travel...
Read moreFavorite pieces of luggage for 2018
As a professional travel blogger I have luggage makers often send me pieces from their latest lines to try out. I thought it would be helpful for you, my travel friends and followers, to provide an overview of my favorite pieces of luggage I've used this year. Luggage models often...
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