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Wake Border Rips Through Cranberry Bog using the Red Bull Winch Truck

Mike Shubic February 4th, 2011 Comments Off

This is pretty cool...Red Bull, the energy drink maker, has a a truck equipped with a winch where a professional wake-border skis some unique places/conditions. Red Bull has created a series of "winch truck" videos, the one below is with Josh Tranby riding in Wisconsin through a cranberry bog. [yframe...

A Stroll Through Chinatown in Vancouver, B.C.

Mike Shubic January 30th, 2011 4 Comments

Chinatown in Vancouver, British Columbia is one of the largest in the world and is located just east of downtown. As you stroll the streets, you'll feel as though you've been transported to Beijing itself. There is much to do and see in Chinatown, from browsing the fascinating shops, fresh...

Funny Letter to the HOA Board

Mike Shubic January 29th, 2011 9 Comments

I really enjoy good and humorous writing, therefore I thought I'd share with you this letter a buddy of mine sent to his HOA. Enjoy... Dear HOA Board: I recently received a notice in the mail that I owe a fee of $40.00 to R&R Property Management, $30 of which...

A Look at the Southern Oregon Coastal Town of Port Orford

Mike Shubic January 26th, 2011 11 Comments

Port Orford, Oregon is one of those preverbal, “diamond in the rough” destinations. One does not typically expect such wonderful amenities from a smaller town, but this southern Oregon coastal community is not only worth a stop, it’s worth a stay. With a vibrant art scene hosting over a dozen...

What a small world, and one filled with generous folks

Mike Shubic January 24th, 2011 Comments Off

This is a short story about how small the world is, and the graciousness of others. I recently uploaded a video to my YouTube channel on my tour of Cannon Beach, Oregon—just a couple days later, I had someone reach-out and tell me that they thought it was very timely...

Mike’s Road Trip “Best Of” 2010

Mike Shubic January 23rd, 2011 4 Comments

I spent more than seven months on the road in 2010 and had some amazing experiences that I wanted to share in a classic "Best Of" list. There were a lot of worthy contenders. While I'm sorry some did not make it, I'm confident I've chosen the best-of-the-best. Click on...

Why I LOVE Travel!

Mike Shubic January 22nd, 2011 2 Comments

A fellow nomad (Justin Was Here) is working on a post that I think will be a great read...he is asking a few travel bloggers (including myself) why we travel and why we think others should. I'll let you know when the post comes out...in the meantime, below is my...

A Tour of Cannon Beach, Oregon

Mike Shubic January 22nd, 2011 3 Comments

One of the most trendy, coveted, coastal communities in the state of Oregon is Cannon Beach. The scenic beauty of the rock cropping monoliths on-and-offshore, including the famed “Haystack” rock, will make your beach strolls and photographs unlike none other. Cannon Beach is nine miles wide and has the most...

Took 1st Place for Best “Travel Tips” blog

Mike Shubic January 13th, 2011 1 Comment

Mike's Road Trip took 1st place for best "Travel Tips" blog in 2010. All the hard work is paying off…Mike’s Road Trip took First Place for the “Best Blog with Travel Tips” by GotSaga.com, a worldwide travel community website. It’s awesome to be recognized by your peers and am thrilled...

Tourist Attractions and Destinations…Get Noticed Online!

Mike Shubic January 11th, 2011 Comments Off

Are you a tourist attraction or destination (i.e. chamber or CVB) and need to get some online attention? Mike's Road Trip offers editorial and experiential online exposure in exchange for promotional consideration. MikesRoadTrip.com was named the #1 best "Travel Tips" blog for 2010 by GotSaga, a leading travel website. In...

A Look at the Superstition Mountain Museum

Mike Shubic January 10th, 2011 2 Comments

The Superstition Mountain Museum is situated on twelve pristine acres at the base of its namesake, the Superstition Mountains. Located just outside Apache Junction, Arizona, the Museum collects, preserves and displays history, artifacts and folklore of the surrounding areas. The Superstition Mountains are most notably known for the Lost Dutchman...

EVOO, A Unique and Fantastic Culinary Experience in Cannon Beach

Mike Shubic January 9th, 2011 2 Comments

I’m a fairly seasoned culinary aficionado, so when I go out to eat I can be quite critical. I often pay close attention to the detail of the dining experience...from the ingredients used, to how the meal is prepared and plated to the atmosphere of the establishment. Food is the...

A Look at the Urban Chic, Pacific Blue Inn B&B

Mike Shubic January 4th, 2011 Comments Off

While in Santa Cruz, California, I stayed at an eco-friendly, urban chic bed and breakfast called the Pacific Blue Inn. The Pacific Blue Inn is located within walking distance of many of the area’s famed attractions, such as the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, the Waterfront Wharf Pier and downtown…which is full...

Mendocino Luxury at the Brewery Gulch Inn

Mike Shubic December 28th, 2010 Comments Off

Just outside Mendocino, California, intimately tucked atop a bluff overlooking Smuggler’s Cove is the luxuriously unassuming, Brewery Gulch Inn bed and breakfast. The Inn was constructed using beautiful old-growth, eco-salvaged redwood trees that had been reclaimed from the Big River during a construction project of a new bridge. The “sinker”...

WildSpring Guest Habitat…Nourishment for the Soul

Mike Shubic December 25th, 2010 4 Comments

From the moment you arrive at WildSpring Guest Habitat, you get a distinct sense that this place is unlike anything you’ve experienced before. As you enter the cabin suite area, a sense of well-being and relaxation wash over you like a gentle breeze, relieving you of life's stress and worries....