Category: Miscellaneous
UGOBAGS: Customized Luggage made simple
Have you ever come across a new product and wondered why someone hadn’t thought about it earlier? That happened to me recently when I discovered UGOBAGS, a customized luggage company—as soon as I saw one of their bags, I thought, “now that’s a good idea!” As a perpetual traveler and...
Read morePlanning Your Perfect Road Trip
Some people think that the perfect road trip simply involves getting in the car and driving. Unfortunately it’s rarely this simple - discovering those hidden gems you’ll only find on the road requires slightly more preparation in most cases. Fortunately with just a little bit of effort before you set...
Read moreTen reasons why travel is an investment
I was quite young when my folks got divorced, therefore family vacations were pretty much non-existent. The highlight childhood vacation for me was the cliché trip to Disneyland, but other than that I don’t recall any others—except perhaps the occasional road trip to a relatives home. My father was not...
Read more10 sensational shots…that I never got!
A dedicated photographer always has their camera at the ready. While I almost always have one on me, the scene/shot often passes before I can take the photo. Sometimes, it's too difficult to be inconspicuous and/or not appropriate to take a pictures. Therefore, I have been keeping track of some...
Read moreEcuador going ‘bananas’ over tourism promotion
I really enjoy coming up with new marketing ideas, it's such a wonderfully creative and strategic outlet for me. I also appreciate it when I see out-of-the-box thinking from other marketers. For example, the Ecuadorian tourism department has a very limited budget to promote their country as a tourist destination,...
Read moreRoad rules that should rule the road!
Ten highway road rules that should rule the road! 1) Left Lane — For those of you who are unaware, the left lane is for passing, not cruising. If you insist upon driving in the left lane, whatever you do, DO NOT go the same speed as the person in...
Read moreTravel video insights by in-depth Google study
Google recently released findings of a comprehensive online travel study entitled, "2012 Traveler's Road to Decision Study." I have pulled out and highlighted some interesting numbers that relate to travel videos. Additional information from the study can be found by clicking links at the bottom of this post. 96% of...
Read moreCocktail History…the story of how the cocktail was created
According to legends and lore, the history of the cocktail dates back to 1821 when it was first created at the Hustler's Tavern in Lewiston, New York. Hustler's Tavern was reportedly the only building left unscathed when the British invaded during the War of 1812. Some say it was because...
Read moreBest New York attractions for sports fans
Guest Post by: Adam Rowley With popular attractions and sights such as the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Times Square and Central Park, there are plenty of things to see and do in New York for the majority of tourists. However, sports fans in particular are in for a...
Read more[Video] How to make Pizza | Making Pizza
I've had the opportunity to try pizza from around the world, but when I can't get a pie from one of the best pizzerias, I like to make them at home. Making pizza at home can be easy, fun, healthful, and best of all...tasty. It all starts with a trip...
Read moreMilepost Marker Rating System
I don't know about you, but I have always found the basic five star (or two thumbs-up) type rating system to be ambiguous and often unreliable. Take movies for example...critics give a film rave reviews, then when you go to see it, it's often disappointing. The reason...critics typically look at...
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Read moreSupport Mike’s Road Trip
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Read moreWinter Driving tips and suggestions
It's always a good idea to be prepared before winter driving season arrives. Doing a road trip during the winter months, especially through areas with inclement weather can be a hazardous prospect—I know this all to well after hitting black ice and spinning out of control in sub-zero temperatures while...
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