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In the future, cars may be free! They may also be illegal to drive.

The future of automobiles may be free cars

Technology is changing the way we live our lives in dramatic ways, it's also displacing many businesses and tools we once found useful. A few years ago I had a couple of automotive prognostications that seem to be coming to fruition. Automotive data will be more valuable than a car...

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Hotel Adeline: Affordable Scottsdale Sophistication

Pool at Hotel Adeline by MikesRoadTrip.com

Located in the midst of central Scottsdale, Hotel Adeline is one of the newer hotels to open in the ā€œWest’s Most Western Town.ā€ The expansive lobby shares its space with many communal sitting areas and flows into a lounge, which flows into an outside patio overlooking the pool (thanks to...

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Last trip of the year…Los Cabos for Travelocity Gnomads Summit

Travelocity Roaming Gnome driving a truck in Los Cabos. Photo by: Mike Shubic of MikesRoadTrip.com

In mid-December I will be heading to Los, Cabos Mexico for the annual Travelocity Gnomads Summit. This is an opportunity for the entire team to get together and discuss plans for the upcoming year. It is also a chance for all of us to catch up with one another, while...

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Traverse City Road Trip Guide

Traverse City aerial photo by MikesRoadTrip.com

A Traverse City road trip around the lower peninsula of Michigan embodies everything a road tripper could want—there are curvy roads that induce a desire to see around the next bend; Roadside farm stands spilling over with fresh produce; Cobalt blue water set against a backdrop of hardwood trees set...

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Hangin’ in Sedona

Slide Rock State Park photo from bridge by Mike of MikesRoadTrip.com

Earlier this year I won the North American Travel Journalist (NATJA) award for best travel video. My prize was accommodations at a lovely boutique inn in Sedona called, El Portal. I rarely get to travel without working, so this has been a wonderful past few days. Because I travel so...

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Six romantic Seattle attractions to impress your loved one

Seattle Space Needle by Mike Shubic of MikesRoadTrip

Seattle isn’t often seen as being a city of romance. It’s certainly not viewed in the same way as cities like Paris or Venice, and that’s a shame. Because the truth is, Seattle is saturated with romantic destinations and fun options for couples. Seattle has so much to offer a...

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Strangest Driving Laws around the World

As a road trip blogger, I thought it would be fun to highlight some of the strangest driving laws I've come across. Driving in another state, or even overseas, will illustrate how cultures can vary greatly across the world—driving/car culture is no different. Driving ethos can change completely just a...

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The Best of Boston (Minus the Beans)

Boston is a city with historical pride and beautiful sights. This thriving hub hosts the most famous marathon in the country, thrilling outdoor entertainment, and, the best baked beans known the world over. This article won’t be about a single Boston-based bean, baked or otherwise. We will not be discussing...

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Early November I’ll be in Sedona, Arizona

View from Cozy Cactus in Sedona

Earlier this year I won the North American Travel Journalist Award (NATJA) for best travel video. My prize was a stay at a luxury inn in Sedona, Arizona called El Portal. It's not very often that I get an opportunity to travel without having to work, so I invited my...

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The Basics of Car Rentals – Best Sites to rent a car in the USA

There are some beautiful destinations across the U.S., many of which have an abundance of tourist attractions. Getting to the destination is not difficult as local flights are abundant, however, getting to see all the tourist attractions can be difficult, especially for first-time travelers. The problem many new travelers face...

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Autumn road trip around Traverse City continues…

Mazda 6 Signature on Traverse City Road Trip by MikesRoadTrip.com

I think yesterday I must have witnessed all 4 seasons in a single day here in Traverse City. "Welcome to Michigan" one follower on Twitter said. I woke up to snow flurries that morning, and by the evening, I saw an incredibly dramatic sunset reminiscent of summer. I had planned...

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Now in Traverse City, Michigan

Aerial road shot in Traverse City, MI by MikesRoadTrip.com

For the past couple of days I've been road tripping around Traverse City, Michigan. This has been a trip that has been on the books for nearly a year and I'm so excited to finally be here. So far, Travere City has been everything I had hoped it would be....

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Quintana Roo, Mexico at a Glance

Quintana Roo Sunrise by MikesRoadTrip.com

Quintana Roo is located on the YucatĆ”n Peninsula, along the stunning Caribbean coast. This Mexican state is probably best known for its long sandy beaches of Cancun, or the Mayan Ruins of Tulum. Quintana Roo is a haven for sun worshipers, adventure seekers and water enthusiasts. It’s place full of...

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A Visit to the Surreal Part of Houston

Visit Houston

One might not think of Houston, Texas as a quirky city, in fact, at first blush, it may seem like a pretty unremarkable place. However, if you peal back the layers you will find that Houston is teeming with weird places where surreal experiences seep into reality.  In this post,...

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