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.
Discover true wilderness at the Central Kalahari Game Reserve in Botswana
If you want to venture into true wilderness and be humbled about your place in the food chain, head towards the Central Kalahari Game Reserve in Botswana. Something happens to your psyche when you’re exploring a true wilderness area. I’m talking about a place that will make survivalist Bear Grylls...
Read moreSilenced by Sunsets cruising the River Shannon in Ireland
The experience of cruising The River Shannon and Erne Waterways in Ireland Leaving the hustle and bustle of Dublin City life behind—with safety checks completed and map of The River Shannon /Erne Waterways in hand, we set off on a weekend cruising adventure. We were novices, my husband Patrick and...
Read moreFuel your wanderlust with this amazing aerial photos from the Philippines
The Philippines is a country where island hopping is second nature—where pristine blue waters, sea life and remote beaches beckon visitors the world over. If your idea of fun includes tropical weather, turquoise blue waters, palm trees swaying in the wind on remote islands, and endless water activities at an...
Read moreCancun, Mexico blog & vlog — And, a near-death experience
Last year I visited Cancun, Mexico on a business trip with Travelocity (If you're not aware, I am a Gnomad travel ambassador). While I was there I had an opportunity to do some really fun stuff, so I thought in addition to writing a blog, I would edit a vlog...
Read moreBurano, Italy: Most colorful island in the world
Burano is one of many small islands contained within the large Venetian lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. Burano became famous for making the best quality lace. Of course, today, lace is made by machines. Burano is now know as one of the most colorful communities in the world. By law,...
Read more5 Favorite Maritime Canada lighthouses
After seeing dozens of Maritime Canada Lighthouses during a three week road trip, these are my five favorites. I spent three weeks road tripping around Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island (PEI), the three provinces that makeup Maritime Canada. During that time I saw dozens of lighthouses. I...
Read moreMinisters Island – Crossing the ocean floor and stepping back in time
While staying in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, a local was telling me about nearby Ministers Island, a 500-acre part-time island that sounded like a place I needed to visit. What makes Ministers Island fascinating, and part-time, is the fact that it can only be accessed a few hours a day...
Read morePeggy’s Cove is a kaleidoscopic setting not to be missed
Peggy's Cove and its lighthouse in Nova Scotia, Canada is probably one of the most popular places in the province to visit, and for good reason. The idyllic village is utterly charming and the photographic opportunities are boundless. From the lighthouse itself, to a bagpiper playing in a Scottish kilt,...
Read moreMlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary: Everything you need to know before you go
Everyone’s beautiful during the Golden Hour in Swaziland It’s the golden hour in Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary, a nature reserve in the Kingdom of Swaziland, a tiny African country landlocked by South Africa and Mozambique. If you’re a photographer, you are well acquainted with that magical part of the day that...
Read moreSIKKIM – A tryst with the boundless beauty of the Indian countryside
Sikkim is India’s first organic state where "eco-friendly" and "all-organic" are not loosely thrown around terms, but practiced in daily life. However, Sikkim didn’t achieve this by fluke; the state government and its people put forth the required effort. The jewel-like state tucked in the North Eastern part of India...
Read moreRoad trip towns to tease the senses this summer
Summer is the quintessential time of year in which American families pack up the car for the beloved road trip. Folks often head to one of the nation's awe-inspiring parks, frequently overlooking the small towns in between. A few years ago, as part of the Travel Channel show, “Best of...
Read moreA guide to doing a Blues Trail Road Trip
If you're a Blues Music fan, then a Blues Trail road trip is simply a must. Highway 61, also known as the Blues Trail, rivals that of Route 66, if not for its historical importance, certainly for its musical significance. DESOTO COUNTY One of the first stops many Blues fans...
Read moreA cultural road trip to discover the many faces of Nepal
Nepal is a country well known for its world class trekking and awe-inspiring mountain views. However, because trekking is in the minds-eye of most visitors to Nepal, it feels like an undiscovered country in many ways. I had an opportunity to road trip around the central part of the country...
Read moreThe coolest ways to go coastal in Los Cabos
Los Cabos, Mexico (aka Cabo or Cabo San Lucas) is located at the very southern tip of the California Baja, where the desert meets the sea in spectacular fashion. I have traveled to many places in Mexico, but had never been to the tip of the Baja. I wasn’t quite...
Read morePrambanan Temple: A Hindu architectural marvel
Prambanan Temple compound is located on the central Indonesian Island of Java. Built in the 9th century, these structures are decorated with intricate reliefs dedicated to the great Hindu divinities of Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. The main temples of Prambanan are surrounded by hundreds of shrines that showcase the skill...
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