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Mike’s Road Trip offers a variety of travel tips to help make your road trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Some tips include advice on how to pack for a road trip, how to save money on gas and accommodation, and how to plan your route to avoid traffic and construction. The website also includes suggestions for the best apps and websites to use for trip planning and navigation, as well as recommendations for what to bring in your car to make the journey more comfortable. Additionally, there are also travel tips on how to stay safe on the road and what to do in case of an emergency. The travel tips on Mike’s Road Trip are designed to help you get the most out of your road trip and make it a memorable and stress-free experience.

10 essentials to pack when going abroad

Mike Shubic August 31st, 2015 Comments Off

I just returned from a five-week trip around the world, where I logged nearly 27,000 miles. I have been traveling for more than twenty years, the past five as a professional travel blogger. Needless to say, I have a bit of experience with international travel. In no particular order, I...

Top-10 Backpacking essentials

Mike Shubic May 21st, 2014 6 Comments

I attended the 2014 Outdoor Retailer show this year and was introduced to a number of really cool products. As an avid outdoors person, I really enjoy camping and backpacking—since the show, I've been testing out a variety of products. Here are some of the best, and, essential backpacking gear...

Riding the Washington State Ferries

Mike Shubic October 21st, 2013 Comments Off

Washington State Ferries is an integral part of the transportation system; most of the routes are to destinations within the Puget Sound area of Seattle. While the ferry system is used as daily transportation for many commuting to work in Seattle, the ferries are also a great way for tourists...

Five things NOT to do while staying at a B&B

Mike Shubic March 19th, 2012 63 Comments

Don't do these 5 things at a B&B by MikesRoadTrip.com #traveltips #traveltipsforeveryone #bedandbreakfast

Top Five Innkeeper Pet Peeves... I absolutely love the B&B/Inn experience, some might argue that I've become quite the authority after reviewing so many of them. Because I'm keenly aware that staying at a bed and breakfast is different than a hotel, I felt compelled to try and educate newbies...

Winter Driving tips and suggestions

Mike Shubic October 15th, 2011 Comments Off

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...