Category: Featured Destinations

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.

Unwind in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka: Your complete guide to visiting this slice of paradise

Unawatuna sri lanka featured image

Unawatuna is an alluring coastal town located in the southern province of Sri Lanka. This popular tourist destination is known for its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant nightlife. Unawatuna is located just 3.2 miles (5km) away from Galle, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it attracts both...

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Discover the otherworldly beauty of Goblin Valley State Park: A unique road trip experience in south central Utah

Goblin Valley State Park in Utah

Goblin Valley State Park in Utah is a unique and special place to visit. The park's most distinctive feature is its thousands of hoodoos, or mushroom-shaped rock formations, that are scattered throughout the park. These hoodoos are formed by the erosion of softer layers of rock, leaving behind the harder,...

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El Dorado Canyon Ghost Town in Nelson is a fantastic day trip from Las Vegas, Nevada

El Dorado Canyon Ghost Town is a fascinating historical mining town located in Nelson, Nevada, about 30 minutes from Boulder City and an hour from Las Vegas. The town was established in the late 1800s during the gold and silver mining boom in the area. The canyon was named after...

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Exploring the charming town of Boulder City, Nevada: A guide to its history, outdoor adventures, and downtown attractions

Boulder City entrance by Mike Shubic

Boulder City, Nevada is a charming and idyllic community perched above Lake Mead and the dam that created the town. Established in 1931 to house the builders of Boulder Dam (later changed to Hoover Dam), Boulder City is not far from its neighbor known for glittering neon lights and high...

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Road Trip Guide to Lake Havasu City: Home of the London Bridge and a ton of fun!

Lake Havasu road trip guide by MikesRoadTrip.com

In this road trip guide to Lake Havasu City, Arizona I will provide route highlights from Phoenix and Las Vegas depending on which direction you are traveling. I also provide a lists of some of the top activities, events and even some of my favorite restaurants. I've also embedded many...

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Forest Bathing in The Redwoods

Forest Bathing in The Redwoods in Humboldt County

After spending several days in Humboldt County in Northern California, forest bathing among the giant Redwoods, I was inspired to pen a few words about the experience and produce a complementary video. I hope you enjoy this wistful break from your day. ;-) https://youtu.be/v_yN6AQkISk The Redwood groves of Northern California...

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Sedona Road Trip Travel Itinerary

Sedona Travel Itinerary

Sedona, Arizona is on the bucket list of road trippers the world over. If you have plans to visit this part of Arizona save time and money with this comprehensive Sedona travel itinerary. Beautifully designed and curated by a Sedona expert and professional travel blogger. Use on your phone, computer...

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This is what it’s like visiting the Maldives and Kandima Resort

Kandima Maldives aerial photo by MikesRoadTrip.com

A trip to the Maldives is one of those once-in-a-lifetime bucket list adventures. It’s something that has been on my personal bucket list for many years after seeing the stunning images and videos from this far-off-place in the middle of the Indian ocean. A place with mind bending shades of...

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Amazing Things to do in New Orleans – NOLA Travel Vlog [Video]

There are so many amazing things to do in New Orleans. On this New Orleans travel vlog episode with Mike & Miha we visit the Crescent City, aka NOLA for short. This is a place that has long been on Miha's bucket list, and while Covid had shuttered many businesses,...

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The Best of Grand Teton National Park in 48 hours [Video]

Grand Teton National Park is one of the most scenic national parks in the world. The reason for this is that the mountain range shoots straight up nearly 7,000 vertical feet above Jackson Valley. Most mountain ranges have a large sloping base. Grand Teton on the other hand, is a...

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Arizona Travel Videos, Guides & Inspiration

Church Rock in Arizona by MikesRoadTrip.com

If you are looking for Arizona travel videos and guides, you've come to the right place. As a resident and professional travel blogger based in Arizona, I have explored every corner of the state and have produced a lot of Arizona travel content, from destinations to experiences. Therefore, I thought...

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48 Hours in Berlin – Top-10 Things to See/Do

48 hours in Berlin

If you only have 48 hours in Berlin, I recommend sticking near the city center. Berlin is the capital of Germany and is quite expansive, so the following recommendations are concentrated around the city center so that you can get the most of your time in this incredible European capital....

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Valley of Fire fuels a desire to explore

Valley of Fire state park is one of those rare places that will exceeded your expectations. Located about an hour northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada, Valley of Fire is known for its vibrant red sandstone rock formations which illuminate the valley—especially at sunset—making it look appear as though it’s on...

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