Road Diary Archives - Page 10 of 18

“The Help” house in Greenwood, MS

Mike Shubic April 15th, 2015 9 Comments

If you've not seen the 2012 Oscar winning movie "The Help," you should (movie blurb below). It's fantastic! While I was in Greenwood, Mississippi I had an opportunity to tour the main house used in the filming of the movie. The experience was made that much more enjoyable due to...

Mesquite Chop House in Southhaven, MS

Mike Shubic April 8th, 2015 Comments Off

I arrived in Southhaven, Mississippi this afternoon and enjoyed a lovely evening at the Mesquite Chop House, where they specialize in steaks, seafood and spirits...all prepared with a bit of southern flair. Specialty steaks and chops are grilled over an open mesquite fire and simply seasoned with kosher salt, black...

Road Trip Infographic

Mike Shubic February 13th, 2015 3 Comments

This Cross Country Road Trip Routes infographic is brought to you by U-Pack, a nationwide "you pack, we drive" service that specializes in long-distance moving.

Heading to Lake Havasu City for the annual balloon festival

Mike Shubic December 16th, 2014 3 Comments

I have road tripped all over the state of Arizona, but one city that has eluded me is Lake Havasu...which if you're not aware, is home to the London Bridge. I'm very excited to be visiting Lake Havasu during their fifth annal balloon festival. The Lake Havasu Balloon Festival and...

Riddin’ the rails in Durango

Mike Shubic November 26th, 2014 Comments Off

On a recent road trip to Durango, Colorado, my girlfriend and I took hopped aboard the Durango-Silverton train to Cascade Canyon. During the winter months, the train is not able to make the steep assent to Silverton, but does go about half way to Cascade Canyon, where passengers can disembark...

Scholastic Scare in Superior, AZ

Mike Shubic October 20th, 2014 10 Comments

"Scholastic Scare in Superior, AZ" was co-written by: Terri Campbell The day began as an innocent photographic adventure to the old mining town of Superior, Arizona, where hauntingly decrepit buildings sporadically litter the landscape. This sleepy community 90 minutes southeast of Phoenix offers photographers an array of creative compositions to...

Beauty in everything…

Mike Shubic October 1st, 2014 Comments Off

If you look hard enough, you can find beauty in just about everything...even a weed. :-)

Crazed lookin’ owl

Mike Shubic September 10th, 2014 2 Comments

I was visiting my folks in Wickenburg, Arizona when I saw an owl in a tree in broad daylight. I have never seen an owl in the middle of the day before, let alone have an opportunity to photograph one this close up. As you can see, this owl looks...

Café Brûlot being prepared at Galatoire’s New Orleans

Mike Shubic August 19th, 2014 Comments Off

While dining at the classic and historic Galatoire's restaurant in New Orleans, I had an opportunity to try and witness their Café Brûlot being prepared table-side. If you're looking for a dramatic conclusion to your fine dining experience, you have to order the Café Brûlot. [youtube youtubeurl="P26vxmNcan0" ][/youtube]

Mike’s Road Trip on T.V. …well, sort of…

Mike Shubic August 14th, 2014 Comments Off

A few month ago I signed a distribution deal with a company who makes apps for ROKU streaming devices and smart TVs, my channel is now live. If you have a streaming television device, you can search under the travel section for the Mike's Road Trip channel and watch the...

Sadness in Seattle

Mike Shubic April 22nd, 2014 Comments Off

I made it to Seattle yesterday and have been going through some of my father's things with my step-mother and sister. It's been an emotional time, and, to be honest, I'm looking forward to this chapter being over. Link to previous Road Diary entry. The burial is tomorrow and a...

Heading to Seattle to say goodbye

Mike Shubic April 20th, 2014 Comments Off

If you follow me closely, you know that a few weeks ago my father passed away. Needless to say, it has been a difficult time. My dad was not interested in a funeral, so the family is getting together this week for a memorial celebration. When I found out my...

It’s a very, very sad day…

Mike Shubic March 26th, 2014 4 Comments

It is a very sad day for me and my family. After battling and recovering from prostrate cancer, then trying to fight lung cancer, my father lost that battle this morning around 1am. I just learned of my father's lung cancer a couple months ago when he told me he...

Manitoba from 38,000 feet

Mike Shubic March 10th, 2014 Comments Off

As I flew across the skies from London en route to San Diego, I snapped this pic at 38,000 feet above the untouched natural beauty of Manitoba, Canada.

Dinner in an igloo

Mike Shubic March 3rd, 2014 Comments Off

I'm now in the northern part of Finland, in the Lapland capital of Rovaniemi, which is a community that apparently Santa Claus lives near. As a matter of fact, the Hotel Santa Claus (where I'm staying) is said to have hosted the jolly man on more than one occasion. This...