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Mike’s Road Trip features a wide variety of amazing destinations that will inspire you to get out and see the world. These destinations include some of the most beautiful and iconic places in the United States and beyond, from Seattle to Sedona, Tuscany to Tanzania and Sri Lanka to Melbourne. The website also highlights less well-known but equally stunning destinations, such as the Badlands of South Dakota, the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia, the rolling hills of Maramureș Romania and the Great River Road along the Mississippi River. Each destination featured includes detailed information about what makes it special, including its history, natural beauty, and recreational opportunities. Visitors can also find out what other nearby attractions are worth visiting and get directions and details to help them plan their trip. The amazing destinations featured on Mike’s Road Trip are sure to provide visitors with an unforgettable road trip travel experience.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Chaco Canyon; Where the spirits tell a story

Mike Shubic October 12th, 2011 3 Comments

Introduction to Chaco Canyon - A Journey back in time Chaco Canyon is a truly remarkable place to visit, offering a unique and unparalleled glimpse into the ancient past. The canyon, located in northwest New Mexico, was once the center of a thriving Puebloan culture that flourished between 850 and...

Sea to Sky is one Scenic Stretch of Highway

Mike Shubic October 10th, 2011 4 Comments

The "Sea to Sky" highway (technically highway 99) is one of the most picturesque stretches in North America. Sea to Sky runs from greater Vancouver to the mountains of Whistler, with the Howe Sound on one side and forested mountains on the other. Thanks to the 2010 Winter Olympics, this...

‘Rachel’ You’re one Serene Mountain Lake

Mike Shubic October 8th, 2011 2 Comments

It was early Fall when my cousin Nick and I decided to do an overnight backpacking trip to a mountain lake we had researched. The weather was absolutely spectacular for this time of year, and, since we went mid-week, we saw very few people on the trail and we were...

Finn Slough’s Patina Gives it Charm

Mike Shubic October 6th, 2011 4 Comments

Finn Slough is an old fishing village situated along the banks of the Fraser River in the southern parts of Richmond, British Columbia. Despite its blighted appearance; Finn Slough has become a popular tourist destination among artists, photographers, and the curious. Finn Slough has not aged gracefully, however it’s hundred+...

Queen Elizabeth Park

Mike Shubic October 3rd, 2011 Comments Off

Queen Elizabeth Park is the second most popular park in Vancouver, next to Stanley Park, and is home to some of the most beautiful public gardens seen anywhere in the country. At the center of the park is the Bloedel Conservatory, which is filled with exotic plants, tropical flowers a...

Vancouver Harbor

Mike Shubic October 2nd, 2011 Comments Off

I often tell travelers that if you visit a destination with a harbor, canal system or other waterway...be sure to take a cruise. When you get off the shore, it's a whole new perspective. The Vancouver Harbor is no exception—with wonderful mountain views (often with snow-capped peaks), spectacular skyline, and...

Horseless carriages’ rally the Columbia River Highway

Mike Shubic September 17th, 2011 2 Comments

I was traveling along the beautifully historic Columbia River Highway, when all of a sudden I began to see an array of vintage automobiles traveling toward me. Seeing a great opportunity to capture some unique video along a spectacular and historic stretch of highway, enticed me out of my truck. ...

Windsurfing at Jericho Beach

Mike Shubic September 12th, 2011 Comments Off

Located right in the heart of Vancouver, B.C. is a sandy beach popular among wind sport enthusiasts—Jericho Beach is a large park that combines lots of activity choices with the natural beauty of treed copses and ponds. This area was once the site of Vancouver's first golf course, but was...