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Highlights of the 2014 North America International Auto Show

Mike Shubic January 16th, 2014 2 Comments

I just got back from Detroit where I attended the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). I was part of a select group of bloggers invited by Ford to participate in a digital summit. The program included an opportunity to see and test-drive some of the newest Ford vehicles, while...

How to save money on airport parking

Mike Shubic January 16th, 2014 4 Comments

As a road trip blogger I don't fly all that much anymore, however in the past month I've been on a few flights that required me to park my vehicle at the airport. To actually park at the airport for any duration of time would cost a fortune, therefore many...

Off to the Motor City for NAIAS

Mike Shubic January 11th, 2014 Comments Off

I'm super excited, in less than 24 hours I'll be en route to Detroit as part of a select group of bloggers invited by Ford for a behind-the-scenes tour of the North American International Auto Show. Included in the trip will be all-access to the show itself, as well as...

Airline seat encroachment…why is it allowed?

Mike Shubic January 10th, 2014 Comments Off

I might be starting a controversial topic here, but I'm curious what you all have to say. As you can see in this pic, I had a rather uncomfortable flight the other day. I have nothing against overweight folks...until their girth affects me that is. What level of expectation should...

52 photo overview of 2013

Mike Shubic January 5th, 2014 8 Comments

Here are 52 travel-inspired photos (one for each week of the year) I took throughout 2013. This post was inspired by fellow travel blogger, Alex Berger of Virtual Wayfarer, who published a post of his 65 best images of the year and is really worth a look. I should mention,...

52 Photo overviw of 2013 (page 2 of 2)

Mike Shubic January 5th, 2014 2 Comments

This is the second set of the 52 images overview of 2013. Click here to be taken to the beginning. [caption id="attachment_17164" align="alignnone" width="650"] Near Bass Harbor, Maine[/caption] [caption id="attachment_17162" align="alignnone" width="650"] Harbor in Camden, Maine[/caption] [caption id="attachment_17165" align="alignnone" width="650"] Top of Mount Washington, NH...highest peak on the east coast.[/caption]...

Happy New Year 2014

Mike Shubic January 1st, 2014 Comments Off

To all of my fellow road trippers...Happy, Happy New Year! I thank you all so very much for following my adventures this year. Whether you live vicariously, or by example, I will continue to do the exploring, so you can have an adventure in 2014. In case you missed it,...

Keen Marshall Mid-top review

Mike Shubic December 30th, 2013 3 Comments

About ten years ago, while perusing the shoe section at REI, I discovered a truly unique sport sandal that I quickly became enamored with...the Newport by Keen Footwear. Over the past decade, Keen has come a long way from their modest foray into the competitive shoe industry. Today, Keen is...

Best of 2013

Mike Shubic December 25th, 2013 15 Comments

This is the fourth annual Mike's Road Trip "Best Of" list. As usual, there were many worthy contenders. While I'm sorry some did not make it, I'm confident I've chosen the best-of-the-best. Click on any of the links below to be taken to posts, pictures and/or videos of my experience....

This week; “Red Rock Country”

Mike Shubic December 14th, 2013 2 Comments

This week, I'm spending a week in "Red Rock Country," otherwise known as...Sedona. Sedona is one of the premier destinations in the country, with its majestic red rock setting, luxury lodging, great dining, world-class art scene, to its wonderful outdoor activities. Have you ever been to Sedona? If so, what...

A lofty view of San Diego

Mike Shubic December 6th, 2013 5 Comments

San Diego is one of the most beautiful cities in the country—with its lush foliage, rolling hills and ocean views, one of the best ways to experience this coastal community might be in a hot air balloon. If you've never been in a hot air balloon before, let me encourage...

Next month…Detroit for NAIAS

Mike Shubic December 5th, 2013 Comments Off

I'm super excited...I was just invited to the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) by Ford next month. As many of you know, I've been road tripping around North American for nearly four years in my Ford F-150. Next month I will join 150 bloggers from around the world at...

Interviewed by Hotel Cheap

Mike Shubic December 3rd, 2013 Comments Off

I am occasionally interviewed for travel stories or related news segments...a couple months back Hotel Cheap talked to me about traveling full time. The article/blog post was just recently published... Imagine closing your business, selling it all, packing your bags and becoming a full-time traveler. That’s the story of Mike...

Las Vegas KOA at Circus Circus

Mike Shubic November 22nd, 2013 2 Comments

At the helm of a 27' motorhome rented at El Monte RV, I headed into the heart of Sin City en route to a spot that I'd call my home base for the week. While there’s an abundance of lodging choices when staying in Vegas, there’s only one place for...

Met my sister today…for the very first time.

Mike Shubic November 17th, 2013 Comments Off

It's been several months now since I learned that I have a half sister on my paternal side. I wrote a post recently entitled, "Six degrees of sibling separation," it's really quite an extraordinary story. Anyhow, today, I finally got to meet my sister Susanne for the first time. We...