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.
Panauti Homestay: A deep crevasse into Nepalese culture
Several days after arriving in Nepal, I headed to the rural hillside village of Panauti, along with several other bloggers in the country for a travel conference. Rather than lodging at a hotel or guesthouse, we opted to stay with locals. Panauti has a Community Homestay program where visitors can...
Read moreHuntsville leaves endearing impression
Huntsville, Alabama may not be the first destination on the top of your mind, or even on your bucket list at all, but after reading this post it will likely move up more than a few notches. We all conjure impressions of various destinations around the world based on the...
Read moreThe Perfect Five-Day Northern Arizona Road Trip
A Northern Arizona road trip is filled with wonder and amazement as the landscape dazzles road trippers in a sea of divergent and uncommon beauty, with spine-tingling sights along every stretch, and around every bend in the road. There are many National Parks, monuments and man-made wonders to marvel at...
Read moreMagic Below Sea Level: A Captivating Dead Sea Road Trip
With the dwindling days of my Israeli journey ticking away, I resolved to embark on an adventure that had long danced in my dreams: a Dead Sea road trip. This odyssey commenced just as I departed the bustling life of Tel Aviv, my spirit buoyed by the anticipation of the...
Read moreBali Pulina agro tourism in Ubud is a must!
Located near the famous rice terraces of Ubud in central Bali, Indonesia is Bali Pulina, an agro tourism attraction that I highly recommend. The only reason my friend and I discovered Bali Pulina was due to our conscientious taxi driving tour guide we hired for the day. By the way,...
Read moreNegros Y Cebu exemplifies Philippines tourism slogan
Throughout the Philippines the slogan "It's more fun in the Philippines" appears everywhere. If your idea of fun includes tropical weather, turquoise blue waters, palm trees swaying in the wind on remote paradise islands, and endless water and cultural activities at an affordable price...then indeed the slogan will ring true....
Read more[Infographic] North American Road Trip ideas
There are so many fantastic road trips around North America, from east to west, and from north to south. With so many miles to explore, I hope this comprehensive road trip infographic will help inspire you to get out on the open road. For the past seven years that I've...
Read moreWinter road trip to Beloit, Wisconsin
Beloit, WI offers visitors a beatific experience. While road tripping around southern Wisconsin this winter, I discovered the beatific city of Beloit. Located just across the northern border of Illinois, this pleasantly unexpected town reinforced my passion for discovering those hidden gems of the road. Beloit is a small city...
Read moreVenice and Burano, Italy are bellissimo
Bellissimo only begins to describe Venice and Burano Since before the time of Christ, Italy has been leading the world with its innovative designs. From architecture, glass, clothing, art, lace, to modern-day cars…Italy makes the best-of-the-best. This exceptional and sophisticated Italian design style is clearly evident in Venice. The patina...
Read moreA winter road trip to Janesville, Wisconsin
With a ho! ho! here, and some snow snow there, I headed to Janesville, Wisconsin for some holiday cheer and Midwestern charm. While summer might be the most popular time of year to take a road trip, winter in the Midwest showcases a snow-filled experience that certainly put me in...
Read moreJapanese Tea Garden: Tranquility, beauty and harmony in the heart of San Francisco
Japanese Tea Garden at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California Anytime I find myself in San Francisco, California, I always make time to visit the Japanese Tea Garden. This serene garden boasts natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony. It was originally created in 1894 as a Japanese exhibit for the...
Read moreZen experience in Hangzhou
The term Zen comes from the Chinese school of Mahayana Buddhism that originated in China during the Tang dynasty, known as Chan Buddhism. The Zen philosophy moved throughout Asia and is known as a method of rigorous self-control, meditative practice, self-awareness and the personal expression of ones insight in daily...
Read moreWinchester Mystery House: a haunted labyrinth maze of mystery
A common description of the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California is, “Bizarre but Beautiful!” I found this to be undeniably true while visiting this unique mansion not long ago. The story behind this property is as intriguing as the mansion itself. In the mid-1800’s, Sarah Winchester, widow of...
Read moreThe cleansing tears of Peru
In the mountains of Peru it was silent. Only a slight glimmer of sunlight started to peak over the mountains. Fresh air filled my lungs as I stared deep into the dark abyss, and for some unexplained reason, tears started pouring from my eyes. I had no idea why I...
Read moreIt’s more fun in the Philippines when you lose your luggage in Cebu
At 5 am when the world around me was sleeping, I was sitting on my private balcony of the luxurious Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa in Cebu, Philippines. The tropical dawn and soothing sea breeze was not only kissing my cheeks, but had also awakened the philosopher in me. I...
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