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Deconstructing Travel Video Content – A TBEX Ostrava Presentation
This is the presentation given at the TBEX Ostrava travel blogger conference in July, 2018 by Mike Shubic. The presentation was on deconstructing video content - techniques for production, distribution and monetization. You will find the information below chalk full of examples. If you have any questions at all, please...
Read moreA Nature-inspired performance at the Theatre Hotel
The Theatre Hotel in Olomouc, Czech Republic sets the stage for a performance that will impress even the savviest of travelers. This hospitality experience will leave you yearning for an encore. RECEPTION The entrance is a chic display of sophistication, with supple leathers, rich textiles, opulent lighting and dramatic functional...
Read moreWine tasting nirvana at the Czech Republic Wine Salon
If you are a wine enthusiast who enjoys vineyard visits and wine tastings, you are going to rejoice over this story about the Czech Republic Wine Salon. This is one of the most unique and remarkable wine experiences I've ever had. Located in the small town of Valtice, in the...
Read moreFirst time Visitors to Italy – Don’t miss these destinations
Italy is a place romanticized in movies, immortalized by famous authors and artists, and, on the bucket list of many who dream of drinking wine and dining at al fresco restaurants. Italy is a destination that will capture your heart with its cobblestone streets, Roman and Etruscan ruins, colorful hillside...
Read moreVisiting Monument Valley – Nature’s Masterpiece
Visiting Monument Valley is one of those road trips that is on nearly everyone's bucket list. This short guide will tell you what you need to know about visiting Monument Valley in both Arizona and Utah. Nature is the most prolific artist mankind has ever known—this is no more evident...
Read moreCentral European road trip coming up
I am heading to Europe for five weeks of road tripping around the Czech Republic, Southern Poland and a bit of Germany. This will be my third time to the Czech Republic, and after this visit, I will have road tripped to most areas of the country. While I will...
Read moreFrom Glacier Lakes to Snowcapped Peaks: Red Lodge’s Beartooth Highway is America’s Best Drive
Nestled in the heart of Montana, lies a small town that packs a big punch. Despite its size, Red Lodge, Montana is bursting with quality amenities and never-ending activities. With a population of just 2000, this town is truly a hidden gem. But what makes Red Lodge so special? Let...
Read moreBeyond Bali: 5 Places in Indonesia you have to see to believe
Bali is so well known around the world that some people actually think that it is its own country, but in fact, it just happens to be the most popular place in Indonesia. While Bali is indeed a beautiful place, there is so much more of this wonderful country to...
Read moreBeyond Everest: A Himalayan road trip
This is a list of sights, activities and information on doing a Himalayan road trip in Nepal. When Mike first invited me to go and visit Nepal on his behalf for this travel blog, I knew almost nothing of the country tucked between China and India. My only reference was...
Read moreThe Cliff Dwellers roadside attraction in Arizona
Located along Highway 89a in northern Arizona is an incredible roadside attraction known as the Cliff Dwellers. The Cliff Dwellers is a cluster of several small homes built under unique rock-formations that provided some of the shelter. The soft eroding material from the Vermilion Cliffs offered a bounty of building...
Read moreLake Ontario road trip guide from Toronto to Niagara
If you're interested in doing a Lake Ontario road trip from Toronto to Niagara, this guide is chock full of activity suggestions. There are many amazing road trips to take in a country as large and beautiful as Canada—from the dramatic coastal scenery of Nova Scotia, to the peaks and...
Read moreTop-5 sights to see in Ireland’s Ancient East
Ireland's Ancient East is a remarkable part of the country—the world even, with architectural heritage including looming castles, Stone Age monuments, burial sites, and religious ruins. I spent a week road tripping around the region and here are my top-5 favorite sights to see when in Ireland's Ancient East. https://youtu.be/_Jf9IU7U8kU...
Read moreThe ultimate list of Roadside Attractions
As a road trip travel blogger I have come across some fascinating roadside attractions. I thought it would be fun to put together a collaborative article on the best roadside attractions from around the world. To do this, I have enlisted the help of my fellow travel blogger friends to...
Read moreThe ultimate list of roadside attractions (11-20)
This ultimate list of roadside attractions continues to Page 2 (11-20). Click here to start from the beginning. The Silver Slipper in Las Vegas, Nevada [caption id="attachment_50711" align="alignnone" width="785"] Photo and contribution by Suzanne Jones from The Travel Bunny travel blog[/caption] Along Las Vegas Boulevard roadside you'll discover some iconic Vegas...
Read moreThe ultimate list of roadside attractions (21-30)
This ultimate list of roadside attractions continues here on page three (list: #21 - #30). Click here to go to the beginning of this list. Lunar Lander roadside attraction in Westonia, Mississippi [caption id="attachment_44211" align="alignnone" width="785"] Photo and contribution by Mike of MikesRoadTrip.com[/caption] A Lunar Lander trainer from the Apollo...
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