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Ghost City Inn review
Ghost City Inn provides centrally located accommodations with stunning views from the hip hilltop community of Jerome. Located on the backside of the Mingus Mountain range, high atop Cleopatra Hill, is the historic mining camp of Jerome, once the fourth largest town in the Arizona territory. With a current population...
Read moreTuzigoot National Monument in Clarksdale, AZ
Historic roadside attraction near Sedona and Jerome. In between Sedona and Jerome, just outside the town of Clarksdale, lies a small national monument known as Tuzigoot, which is one of several sites south of Flagstaff where the 12th century Sinagua Indian dwellings are preserved. Unlike the Montezuma Castle twenty miles...
Read moreVideo Examples by MikesRoadTrip Productions
Mike Shubic and his team can produce an array of different types of videos depending on your needs. We have produced over 500 videos, with the equipment needed for nearly any project. Video content marketing is NOT the future like it was five years ago, it's here and now. Let...
Read moreZhiYun Rider-M gimbal overview
As a professional travel video blogger, I frequently get this question: “Mike, how do you get such smooth action shots in your videos?” Well, the answer is that I use a number of stabilizing gimbals. I have a handheld gimbal with extending poles to capture walking or biking shots, and...
Read moreHouse Brasserie: A Confetti of Culinary Indulgence
Through my travels I've had an opportunity to stroll through the Paris quarters, where streets are lined with bakeries, bistros and brasseries. The alluring scent of gastronomy wafts through the air on a quest to captivate the esurient passerby. The French dining experience has a romantic legacy and a rich...
Read moreBest Travel Video Bloggers in the business
This is a list of the best travel video bloggers and filmmakers [Preface] This post is going to appeal to three different groups; DMO's/Brands looking to work with the best travel video bloggers. Up-and-coming travel video bloggers who wish to learn from the best in the business. And finally, those...
Read moreGet best possible footage from DJI Phantom with Polar Pro filters
Improve your DJI Phantom 4 footage by using a series of Polar Pro filters In the video below I share how you can get the best possible footage from your DJI Phantom 4 by using an array of ND (neutral density) and ND/PL (neutral density with polarizer) Polar Pro filters....
Read moreSummer road trip destination ideas
25 summer U.S. destination ideas to help plan your next road trip I have been a professional road trip travel blogger for six years now and have had the opportunity to road trip in countries around the world. As an American, the U.S. of course is where I have spent...
Read moreEpic 39,702 mile trip around the world
Trip around the world: 39,702 miles by planes, trains, automobiles and feet During a two month period last summer I calculated I traveled 39,702 miles on a trip around the world. It was an exhilarating time, I saw amazing things and met some fascinating people, but that amount of travel...
Read moreDestination Video Examples
Here are some destination video examples of my work. Click the following link for hotel video examples, Experiential Road Trip Destination https://youtu.be/183GsHSbtmY Brand Destination Video https://youtu.be/rtbw918ibgA Narrated Travel Destination Video https://youtu.be/QV_1p63ylsw Destination Vlog style video https://youtu.be/6Axk716Hk7E Visual video with little or no narration https://youtu.be/ZyeVDvYnhbs https://youtu.be/HwAtQznb0Fk
Read moreArizona Falls: A cool roadside attraction with cooling effects
Visitors and locals alike are often surprised when they discover Arizona Falls, a remarkable roadside attraction located on the border of Phoenix and Scottsdale. Arizona Falls is stationed over the Central Arizona Canal system and is masked by the high embankment of the canal. A bend in Indian School road...
Read moreHistory and Southern hospitality the hallmarks of Vicksburg
On this road trip to Vicksburg I discover that history and Southern Hospitality are the hallmarks of this charming Delta Mississippi town. The legendary Blues Highway 61 runs right through the heart and soul of Vicksburg, which was the destination for my next road trip to Mississippi. One could argue...
Read moreBruce Munro at Desert Botanical Garden
The Desert Botanical Garden (DBG) is one of my favorite attractions in the Phoenix area. No matter how often I visit, I'm always awed by the diversity of the desert. The Southwest is truly a wondrous place and there is no better venue to see such a unique display of...
Read moreHeading to Grapevine, TX for the Travel Media Showcase
Each year I try and attend a couple of travel media conferences to meet new folks, and get connected with so many I've met along the way. This summer, I'll be heading to Grapevine, Texas for the annual Travel Media Showcase (TMS) conference. This will the third time I've attended...
Read moreGuest on Vicksburg radio program
A few weeks ago I road tripped from New Orleans to Vicksburg, MS where I spent five days exploring antebellum homes, Civil War history, enjoying some wonderful Southern food, and of course, listening to a lot of great Blues music. I've written a number of articles and produced a video...
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