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“Best of the Road” Travel Channel segment sneak peek
This is getting exciting...here is a sneak peek of the "Best of the Road" Travel Channel segment that will air on July 25th at 8pm EST. For those who might not be aware...I'm in the show. :-)
Read moreTop three things to do in Lanzarote
For a holiday destination that's really quite unique, the Canary Island of Lanzarote takes some beating. You may know it for its buzzing beach resorts - Playa Blanca, Costa Teguise and party-hard Puerto del Carmen to name just a few. Or maybe you're familiar with its stark volcanic landscape and...
Read moreFive Essential San Francisco Experiences
Fancy a road trip along California’s famous highway 101 this summer? There couldn’t be a better place to end your journey than San Francisco. The ‘City by the Bay’ truly has it all—natural beauty, incredible architecture, world-class cuisine and its own quirky culture. During your visit to this northern Californian...
Read moreMention and photo credit in USA Today
After the official announcement of the Best of the Road winner for "Best Food," the next day USA Today ran a full page featuring each of the winners. In addition to my mention, I also received photo credit for a pic I took at Anasazi Restaurant in Santa Fe.
Read more4700 miles, 97 restaurants and 400 meals later…
My Best of the Road journey has finally come to an end. It was an unbelievable trip in so many ways. We traveled 4700 miles, went through 19 states, visited nearly 100 restaurants, tried over 400 meals, focused on six amazing towns, and consumed who knows how many calories. All...
Read moreNews media from “Best of the Road”
During my time on "Best of the Road," we generated a lot of media coverage, here are just a few blurbs I've found. NATIONAL MEDIA Market Watch - "The Best of the Road comes in all forms: Food, Fun, Patriotism, Friendly and Beauty" USA Today - "Five best small towns...
Read moreFive restaurants NOT to miss in Lewiston, NY
I had the absolute pleasure of visiting the idyllic village of Lewiston, NY during my epic "Best of the Road" rally this summer. I was so impressed with the community of Lewiston—the people are friendly, outgoing and gregarious. The town is full of culture with a thriving art and music...
Read moreAnd the “Best of the Road” winners are…
As many of you know, I was one of the participants on this year's "Best of the Road" with Rand McNally and USA Today, which will be featured on the Travel Channel July 25th at 8pm EST. I have no doubt that all the judges had an incredibly difficult time...
Read moreMust-do east coast road trip sights
Guest Post by: Christina Miller Planning a road trip across the United States? There are plenty of routes to take, whether you want to see the old West or what it’s like in California wine country. But one of the must do U.S. road trips to take is a drive...
Read moreSweet Suite at the Capitol Hill Residence Inn
I just arrived in Washington, D.C., my first-ever visit. After a long day and a red-eye flight from Seattle, I'm very grateful to be able to get an early check-in here at the Capitol Hill Residence Inn (A Marriott property). I'm in a wonderful two-room suite with living area, kitchenette...
Read moreThe Top Ten Things you won’t miss after a visit to China
One of my best friends, Jeff Hilgaertner, just got back from a trip to China with his family. He wrote the following post on Facebook and I thought it was quite interesting and informative for someone who has never been to China. I asked him if I could re-post it...
Read moreOff to D.C. for the start of the “Best of the Road”
Well, I'm off to Washington, D.C. for the start of the "Best of the Road" rally sponsored by Rand McNally and USA Today. Read post and see video by clicking here.
Read moreBIG NEWS…Travel Channel to air “Best of the Road”
I was on a conference call yesterday with the folks from Rand McNally, USA Today and fellow team members of Best of the Road—we learned some very exciting news...the Travel Channel is going to film our progress traveling across the country. The Travel Channel will produce a one-hour show that...
Read moreCovert mission to uncover UnderCover Ale Works
UnderCover Ale Works and Sweet Palace produce completely different products, however both may share the "it" factor when it comes to helping a small community become a destination. Nestled hillside off highway 70, just outside of Graeagle, CA, I discovered (thanks to my friend Debra) a covert local attraction fermenting...
Read moreMike’s Road Trip apparel
I finally had some "Mike's Road Trip"hats and visors embroidered. What do you think? Which color do you like best? Please fill out the poll below. [poll id="17"] [poll id="18"] I'd like to give a special shout-out to "Creations in Thread," they do an awesome job and their prices are...
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