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Drobo 5C BeyondRAID data storage

Mike Shubic February 3rd, 2017 7 Comments

Before Drobo and after Drobo | photo by: Mike Shubic

I have finally taken my data storage seriously by investing in a Drobo RAID system. Here is my story and review of the Drobo 5C. As a professional travel video blogger, I develop a lot of content! Over the past seven years I've amassed nearly 20TB of data. As you...

Fun week in Phoenix

Mike Shubic January 28th, 2017 Comments Off

I had fun this week in Phoenix checking out the hottest new hotels for an article I'm working on for Travelocity. Here is a glimpse at the five hotels that will be featured. ANDAZ CANYON SUITES FOUND:RE HOTEL PALOMAR THE CAMBY

[Infographic] North American Road Trip ideas

Mike Shubic January 23rd, 2017 4 Comments

There are so many fantastic road trips around North America, from east to west, and from north to south. With so many miles to explore, I hope this comprehensive road trip infographic will help inspire you to get out on the open road. For the past seven years that I've...

Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino rolls a 7

Mike Shubic January 22nd, 2017 16 Comments

Westgate Las Vegas is a solid choice with culinary bright spot at EDGE Steakhouse I road tripped to Las Vegas, Nevada last week for the most "un-travel" related activity...the World of Concrete show. Why was I at a construction trade show you ask? Well, in addition to producing travel videos,...

In Vegas for the most ‘non-travel’ related event

Mike Shubic January 18th, 2017 1 Comment

While I am a full time professional travel blogger, I also have some clients in which I produce video content. One of those clients happens to be a tool manufacturer and distributor attending the World of Concrete show in Las Vegas. I will be in Vegas over the next few...

Winter road trip to Beloit, Wisconsin

Mike Shubic January 16th, 2017 41 Comments

Beloit, WI offers visitors a beatific experience. While road tripping around southern Wisconsin this winter, I discovered the beatific city of Beloit. Located just across the northern border of Illinois, this pleasantly unexpected town reinforced my passion for discovering those hidden gems of the road. Beloit is a small city...

Venice and Burano, Italy are bellissimo

Mike Shubic January 15th, 2017 3 Comments

Bellissimo only begins to describe Venice and Burano Since before the time of Christ, Italy has been leading the world with its innovative designs. From architecture, glass, clothing, art, lace, to modern-day cars…Italy makes the best-of-the-best. This exceptional and sophisticated Italian design style is clearly evident in Venice. The patina...

A winter road trip to Janesville, Wisconsin

Mike Shubic January 7th, 2017 25 Comments

With a ho! ho! here, and some snow snow there, I headed to Janesville, Wisconsin for some holiday cheer and Midwestern charm. While summer might be the most popular time of year to take a road trip, winter in the Midwest showcases a snow-filled experience that certainly put me in...

Japanese Tea Garden: Tranquility, beauty and harmony in the heart of San Francisco

Dee Dee Evans January 5th, 2017 Comments Off

Japanese Tea Garden at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California Anytime I find myself in San Francisco, California, I always make time to visit the Japanese Tea Garden. This serene garden boasts natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony. It was originally created in 1894 as a Japanese exhibit for the...

Zen experience in Hangzhou

Mike Shubic December 25th, 2016 Comments Off

The term Zen comes from the Chinese school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China during the Tang dynasty, known as Chan Buddhism. The Zen philosophy moved throughout Asia and is known as a method of rigorous self-control, meditative practice, self-awareness and the personal expression of ones insight in daily...

Prado; Not pretentious, just perfection

Mike Shubic December 23rd, 2016 1 Comment

Prado Restaurant at the Omni Montelucia Resort is located right in the middle of Phoenix and Scottsdale in the stunning enclave of Paradise Valley. The restaurant supports the Spanish village theme with a wide-open communal atmosphere that houses both the restaurant and the lounge. A cozy space is carved out...

From white in Wisconsin, to sun in Scottsdale

Mike Shubic December 15th, 2016 1 Comment

I just spent a week road tripping around southern Wisconsin where I was getting my winter on, which really got me into the holiday spirit. The last couple of days I was there we received a good amount of snow. Everything was blanketed in the white stuff and it was...

Connections, concoctions and Elvis: Day three in Janesville

Mike Shubic December 10th, 2016 4 Comments

I meet a great number of people during my travels, some for a fleeting moment, and others I get the pleasure of a stimulating conversation. Over the years I’ve crossed paths with the most fascinating people, from all walks of life. Take for example my coffee experience this morning where...

It’s feeling a lot like Christmas here in Janesville, WI

Mike Shubic December 9th, 2016 2 Comments

My morning started off wonderfully with a formal and fantastic breakfast at the Guardian Angel Bed and Breakfast. An egg souffle with sausage, fresh squeezed juice and hash browns along with a beautifully set table got my day started off right. I drove around Janesville for a bit that morning, then...

First day in Janesville, WI

Mike Shubic December 8th, 2016 11 Comments

I had recently spent the past couple of month in Southeast Asia and southern Mexico, both of which are tropical areas, so I haven't had a chance to get into the holiday spirit. Nothing says the Holidays like Christmas lights and snow, so I've decided to road trip around southern...