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The 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...
Read moreOceanside produces outstanding Sunset Market
I have been to a number of evening markets around the world, from Asia to Europe (the one in Bangkok is amazing). The public market concept is a cultural gathering that dates back to the beginning of time. With fresh food, artisans and live music, what's not to enjoy. I...
Read moreBest Burgers
If you like In-N-Out or Five Guys Burgers, you'll LOVE Burger Lounge. Burger Lounge is currently only located in southern California, but I have a suspicion you'll start to see them pop up across the country. Click the previous links for posts/stories on each burger joint.
Read moreThe Greatest Road Trip in the Rockies
Guest Post by: Sharon Mason The Greatest Road Trip in the Rockies – Tips for Driving the Icefields Parkway The amazing Icefields Parkway is one of the most jaw-dropping roads in the Rockies, and possibly one of the best drives in Canada. Along the way you will see turquoise mountain...
Read moreBurger Lounge serves up hip experience
I recently had the pleasure of dining at "Burger Lounge" while staying on Coronado Island in San Diego, California. Burger Lounge puts a whole new spin on the "burger" experience...how you ask? First, the layout and decor is pleasantly unique, hip and identifiable (kudos to the person who came up...
Read moreTeam “Road Bros”
I teamed up with a fellow travel video blogger, Brian Cox (aka The Travel Vlogger) to enter the Rand McNally/USA Today "Best of the Road" contest. This epic road trip will take an entire month and starts in Washington, D.C., ending up in Seattle, Washington. We have our fingers crossed...the...
Read moreExploring an Abandoned Nevada Mine
While I was working my way toward northern California, I made a number of stops to explore old ghost towns in western Nevada. It was getting late so I was figured I should find a good place to camp. After seeing a dirt road to veer off of highway 95...
Read moreThe Mesa Verde “Balcony House” climb and tour
Most of Mesa Verde National Park can be explored on your own, however there are a number of sites (including the Balcony House) that require a permit and guided tour by a knowledgeable park ranger. The price is just $3 for each guided tour, which I really recommend since these...
Read moreWhat is “the ONE thing” in San Diego, California?
San Diego, California is one of the coolest big cities in America. "SD" as San Diego is often affectionately referred, is made up of a series of coastal communities that beckons snow birds (people escaping the cold) and zonies (people escaping the heat) throughout the year. From young and old,...
Read moreManfrotto Tripod Review
As a travel video blogger, I was on the lookout for a lightweight, yet sturdy and high quality tripod with fluid head. I had done a ton of research and finally decided on the Italian made, Manfrotto 055XDB tripod with 128RF fluid head. I purchased the tripod with micro fluid...
Read moreMilepost Marker Rating System
I don't know about you, but I have always found the basic five star (or two thumbs-up) type rating system to be ambiguous and often unreliable. Take movies for example...critics give a film rave reviews, then when you go to see it, it's often disappointing. The reason...critics typically look at...
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