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Ballooning above Palm Springs

Mike Shubic December 18th, 2011 6 Comments

Have you ever been up in a hot air balloon? If not, do yourself a favor and put it on your bucket list...it's an extraordinary experience. While I was in Palm Springs I got an opportunity to take flight above the Coachella Valley from the folks at Balloons Above. As...

Thank you for your donation

Mike Shubic December 4th, 2011 Comments Off

Creating videos and content takes a great deal of time, I am very appreciative of your support and donation so that I can continue to do what I love. THANK YOU!

Jacksonville Historic Cemetery

Mike Shubic November 25th, 2011 Comments Off

While I was visiting Jacksonville, Oregon, I was told by several of the locals that I should check out the “cemetery.” The first time I heard this I thought “a cemetery…what kind of tourist attraction is that?” After hearing the cemetery endorsement a couple more times, I figured I should...

Oenophiles will enjoy HillCrest Vineyard

Mike Shubic November 22nd, 2011 2 Comments

While I was visiting Roseburg, Oregon staying at the fabulous Thundering Waters Inn, the innkeepers (Jim and Christina) recommended a few things for me to do...tops on their list was a visit to HillCrest Vineyard for a tour and tasting—one of their favorite wineries in the area. Jim and Christina...

Country House Inns has you covered in Jacksonville, Oregon

Mike Shubic November 17th, 2011 Comments Off

Enthusiasm washed over me when I first entered the small town of Jacksonville, Oregon. Jacksonville is the type of small town I love to discover and explore…it’s quaint and charming with quality restaurants, parks, shopping and of course lodging. The area is also the newest wine appellation, with a string...

Explore! Sierra Touring Company offers “Throttle Therapy”

Mike Shubic November 16th, 2011 Comments Off

While I was in the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains staying at the Chalet View Lodge, I was invited to go on a private ATV tour with Ken, the owner of Explore! Sierra Touring Company. Not one to pass up an opportunity to have some fun, I enthusiastically accepted. Ken's touring...

Weasku Inn still Lures Guests; Anglers

Mike Shubic November 13th, 2011 2 Comments

The Weasku Inn (pronounced We-Ask-U) is a legendary resort dating to the early 1920s…back then you could get a room for just a buck. The Inn is located near the banks of the mighty Rogue River just outside of Grants Pass, Oregon (named for Ulysses S. Grant), in the southern...

Chalet View Lodge is a Venerated and Indelible Experience

Mike Shubic November 11th, 2011 Comments Off

I love it when I find one of those cliché “hidden gems” located off a beaten path, because that’s what typifies Mike’s Road Trip. I get ardent when I find an “undiscovered” place that other travel writers have yet to notice…it makes me feel as though I’m doing justice to...

Thunderous Approbation for Thundering Waters Inn

Mike Shubic November 7th, 2011 2 Comments

Perched along the banks of the North Umpqua River, just outside Roseburg, Oregon, rests a rather unassuming bed and breakfast from the outside, but once in…elation is your escort. With only two guest rooms, the Thundering Waters Inn may be modest in stature…but that’s it. From the location, accommodations, attention...

Marvelous Malta

Mike Shubic November 6th, 2011 Comments Off

Guest post by: Catherine Moraru Europe is home to a stunning range of holiday destinations that can rival the big players of the travel industry. Why splash out on a trip to the Caribbean when you can enjoy holidays in Corfu – complete with sun-drenched beaches, sparkling waters and a...

Support Mike’s Road Trip

Mike Shubic November 6th, 2011 2 Comments

As you can imagine, staying on the road, paying for lodging, food, $4 gallon gasoline—AND, human resources to help with video editing, scheduling, proof reading, etc. can get quite expensive. If you feel compelled to do so, you can help support the cause by buying me a cup of coffee...

What’s in “Bishop?” Let me tell you…

Mike Shubic November 3rd, 2011 2 Comments

After a couple of days in Yosemite National Park, I continued my journey south. I met a young women (Adrianne) who worked at the Chalet View Lodge, a place I stayed a week earlier, who overheard me talking about my upcoming desired destinations. As soon as she heard me mention...

West end weekend in London

Mike Shubic October 29th, 2011 Comments Off

Guest Post by: Catherine Moraru A West End Weekend: A 2-Day London Itinerary You’ve decided on a weekend retreat to the beautiful capital of England. You are contemplating where to stay and what to do when you get there. You want to keep to a budget that won’t break the...

Got Dirt?

Mike Shubic October 28th, 2011 2 Comments

Well, today was an action packed one. After breakfast I went over to the "Villa" here at Chalet View Lodge to shoot some pictures and video. The "Villa" is a luxurious stand-alone cabin often reserved by honeymooners...which I can see why, it's simply fabulous! The Villa has two bedrooms, kitchen,...

Vancouver Convention Centre

Mike Shubic October 24th, 2011 Comments Off

I attended a travel blogger's convention this past summer, which was held at the Vancouver Convention Center located right on the waterfront of downtown. I've been to a number of convention centers and was really impressed with the one in Vancouver...with its innovative design and beautiful setting right on the...