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Manitoba from 38,000 feet

Mike Shubic March 10th, 2014 Comments Off

As I flew across the skies from London en route to San Diego, I snapped this pic at 38,000 feet above the untouched natural beauty of Manitoba, Canada.

Nili takes guests on Lappish culinary journey

Mike Shubic March 6th, 2014 Comments Off

Restaurant Nili in downtown Rovaniemi, Finland is a local staple that whisks guests away on a culinary journey by creating a dining experience that embodies the fresh ingredients from its Arctic region. The interior furnishings are traditional Lappish, with hand crafted materials such as reindeer horns, Lappish woods, and reindeer...

Dinner in an igloo

Mike Shubic March 3rd, 2014 Comments Off

I'm now in the northern part of Finland, in the Lapland capital of Rovaniemi, which is a community that apparently Santa Claus lives near. As a matter of fact, the Hotel Santa Claus (where I'm staying) is said to have hosted the jolly man on more than one occasion. This...

Restaurant Juuri serves fantasic Finnish experience

Mike Shubic March 1st, 2014 1 Comment

As a self-proclaimed "foodie," I absolutely love it when I discover a restaurant that can play a symphony for my taste buds, while at the same time exciting my other senses. During a trip to Helsinki, Finland, I had an opportunity to dine at Restaurant Juuri, an authentic European-feeling bistro...

Ahnu Mendocino boot review

Mike Shubic February 13th, 2014 3 Comments

Last month I attended the Outdoor Retailer show in Salt Lake City where I was introduced to a shoe company I’d never heard of before…Ahnu Footwear. A majority of their shoes are for the ladies, but they have a handsome line for men as well, including a few hiking boots. ...

Chihuly exhibit at Desert Botanical Garden

Mike Shubic February 10th, 2014 8 Comments

Located in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona is one of the city's most popular and illustrious attractions...the Desert Botanical Garden. No matter when you visit, you'll be awed by the diversity of the Sonoran Desert. However, if you go now until May 18th, 2014, you'll be dazzled by the outdoor...

Best Grand Canyon view is at the east entrance Watchtower

Mike Shubic February 9th, 2014 6 Comments

The Grand Canyon is a distant second to the Smoky Mountains as the most visited National Park in the country, with over six million visiting annually (2016). The vast majority of visitors come through the South Rim entrance, each in search of the best place to see the awe-inspiring sight....

Santa Fe Farmers Market

Mike Shubic February 8th, 2014 Comments Off

Santa Fe, New Mexico is well known for its rich history, diverse culture, world-class art, chili-inspired culinary dishes, and, distinct Southwestern style. One stop worth making on your next trip to Santa Fe has to be the Farmer's Market, located in the relatively new, Railyard Park. The market began with...

Cherry Springs; a celestial state park

Mike Shubic January 30th, 2014 Comments Off

This past summer I road tripped through Pennsylvania, along historic Hwy 6. I spent about five or six days zig zagging north to south, hitting historic sites and state parks along the way. I had been listening to the radio when I heard about an extraordinary meteor shower that would...

Quebec City Music Festival

Mike Shubic January 29th, 2014 12 Comments

In the summer of 2013, I road tripped from Arizona all the way to Québec. I had never been to the province or the city of Québec, so I really did not know what to expect. What I discovered was a part of Canada rich in its European roots...full of...

Humming bird nesting…

Mike Shubic January 29th, 2014 Comments Off

I've never seen a humming bird nesting...protecting its eggs like this. The bird did not move a muscle...I think it was trying to stay camouflaged.

Hoover Dam

Mike Shubic January 28th, 2014 Comments Off

Hoover Dam is located about half an hour outside Las Vegas and situated in between Arizona and Nevada. Filled with history and a colossal view, the Hoover Dam is certainly a worthwhile stop. It’s easy to be awed by the Hoover Dam. If you have just a few minutes, stop...

Interviewed by Johnny Jet

Mike Shubic January 27th, 2014 Comments Off

If you want to learn more about me and Mike's Road Trip, I was recently interviewed by one of the most well-known travel bloggers in the business...Johnny Jet! Click here to read the interview.

Highlights from the 2014 winter Outdoor Retailer show

Mike Shubic January 26th, 2014 Comments Off

This past week I attended the 2014 winter Outdoor Retailer show, where I discovered some of the latest in sports apparel, products and gear. This biannual show in Salt Lake City, Utah attracts thousands of buyers, decision-makers and journalists…all in search of the latest-and-greatest in the outdoor space. The following...

Off to SLC for OR

Mike Shubic January 22nd, 2014 Comments Off

Today I'm off to Salt Lake City, Utah for the biannual Outdoor Retailer (OR) show. I've been wanting to attend OR for a few years now and am excited to check it out. OR is the place to be if you're an outdoor enthusiast like I am...all the big brands...