Category: What’s New
This fall I will be in Ireland
I am so excited to announced that I will be speaking at TBEX once again, this time in Killarney, Ireland. For the past year I have been speaking at all the TBEX conferences on video content. My session at TBEX Killarney will be similar to my previous presentations, however this...
Read moreHeading to Huntsville for TBEX
For those of you who are unaware, TBEX is the largest travel blogger conference in the world. There are three conferences per year, one in North America, Europe and Asia. For the past year I have been speaking at these travel conferences on the subject of travel video content, more...
Read moreNYC for CMM2017 is up next
Next week I am heading to New York City for the annual CMM (Canadian Media Marketplace) conference. This event is where all the tourism leaders from around Canada gather to meet with travel bloggers, influencers and journalists. This will be my fourth time attending the event, but the first in...
Read moreTake a bite out of these foodie destinations
Dining out has evolved from something to sustain, to an experience. The restaurant food scene has exploded over the past decade, spawning ideas like the once diametric gourmet food truck. Cooking and restaurant shows dominate the cable air waves. And cities are becoming destinations thanks in large part to the...
Read moreFAIL of the FAM: Why a press trip is better for journalists and DMOs
As a professional travel blogger, I get invited on a lot of FAM and press trips from destinations, attractions and members of the lodging community. Unfortunately, is seems as though FAM (short for familiarization) and press trips appear to be an interchangeable term or phrase. In this post, I would...
Read moreExcited to be a speaker at the Asia Pacific TBEX in Manila
I have been a professional travel video blogger for nearly five years and have been publishing MikesRoadTrip.com for well over six. During this time I have attended many travel conferences, including the largest travel blogger conference in the world, TBEX, several times. I am so excited to announce that I...
Read moreNow a Travelocity Gnational Gnomad
I very excited to announce that I have been selected to be a Travelocity Gnational Gnomad. I'm sure you're familiar with the Travelocity Gnome campaign, it's one of the most successful travel branding campaigns ever! To expand the Gnome campaign, Travelocity has built a Gnational Gnomad team, an exclusive group...
Read moreNext month I will be in Newfoundland and Labrador
Canada is simply a stunning place to road trip, and I should know, I have traveled all over the country. I have been to five Canadian provinces and next month I will be able to check off one more. While there are so many places in Canada that I've yet...
Read moreHeading to Grapevine, TX for the Travel Media Showcase
Each year I try and attend a couple of travel media conferences to meet new folks, and get connected with so many I've met along the way. This summer, I'll be heading to Grapevine, Texas for the annual Travel Media Showcase (TMS) conference. This will the third time I've attended...
Read moreGuest on Vicksburg radio program
A few weeks ago I road tripped from New Orleans to Vicksburg, MS where I spent five days exploring antebellum homes, Civil War history, enjoying some wonderful Southern food, and of course, listening to a lot of great Blues music. I've written a number of articles and produced a video...
Read moreHeading to Bloomington, MN for TBEX 2016
A year after launching Mike's Road Trip I attended my very first travel conference in Vancouver, Canada for the 2011 Travel Blogger Conference known as TBEX. As a newbie in the industry I found the conference to be quite helpful. I not only learned a lot, but met many new...
Read moreVisiting Vicksburg soon
Last year I did an amazing road trip through Delta Mississippi, along Highway 61, which is also known as the “Blues Trail.” One could argue that Highway 61 rivals Route 66, certainly for its musical significance. This year I'm traveling a bit farther south and deeper into the Delta, to...
Read moreWomen in Travel Summit
In just a couple of weeks I'll be heading to southern California for the Women in Travel Summit. Now, you may be asking yourself, "uh, that sounds like a travel conference for women." My answer would be..."indeed it does." :-) I fully expect to be the smartest (only) guy in...
Read moreGuest on the Amateur Traveler Podcast show
Each week the Amateur Traveler produces a top-rated travel podcast on a different city from around the world. I believe the show has been produced for nearly a decade now. The host of the show is Chris Christensen, a great guy whom I've known for many years now. I think...
Read moreTripFilms article: Twelve Travel Questions with Mike Shubic
The travel video website, TripFilms.com recently interviewed me for their "Twelve Travel Questions" travel blogger series. Here are the first few questions. To read the entire article, click here. 1. What are three things you take on every trip? iPad with lots of movies, music and books. Camera/video gear. Computer. 2....
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