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Arrived at South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe Edgewood resort aerial photo by MikesRoadTrip

Road Diary update from South Lake Tahoe I just arrived into South Lake Tahoe the other day and am loving it! Not as much snow as I would have hoped for, especially given the time of year (mid-January), but it's just as beautiful as I remember. I've actually never stayed...

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5 things you should know when planning a South African road trip

Klein Karoo along a South African Road Trip

For many Westerners, a South African road trip is a bucket list journey they need to check off, but it may seem prohibitively expensive, or even a bit dangerous. However, with the strong dollar/rand exchange, and a proper plan, it may be one of the best vacation values for money....

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A guide to doing a Blues Trail Road Trip

Blues Trail road trip to the The Crossroads in Clarksdale, MS - photo by Mike Shubic of MIkesRoadTrip.com

If you're a Blues Music fan, then a Blues Trail road trip is simply a must. Highway 61, also known as the Blues Trail, rivals that of Route 66, if not for its historical importance, certainly for its musical significance. DESOTO COUNTY One of the first stops many Blues fans...

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Facing fears by Bungee Jumping

Hands were shaking uncontrollably. My heart was throbbing rapidly.  Safety checks performed. Harness snugged around my body. Even the pep talk by the bungee jumping instructor couldn’t scare away my fears. With both legs bound together, I started walking toward the edge like a penguin. I was at the ledge...

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The 42-hour journey to Kathmandu

It was quite a long trek to get to Kathmandu, as a matter of fact, it was the longest journey I’ve ever made with regards to travel time, 42 hours in all. I took the first flight out of Phoenix to San Francisco (SFO) and thankfully it was on time...

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The 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...

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Upcoming road trip around Northern Arizona

I meet many people through my travels, and every so often, I make a connection with someone that develops into a friendship. Last year while I was speaking at a travel conference in Manila, I met Archana Singh with Travel See Write, an international travel blogger based in Delhi, India....

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Negros 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....

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Made it to Newfoundland

A few days ago I made it to Gander, Newfoundland. It was a bit of a long journey, I flew from Phoenix to Toronto, then after a layover flew directly into Gander. I didn't arrive until after 2am local time, which was a 5.5 hour time zone change. After a...

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Tuzigoot National Monument in Clarksdale, AZ

Historic roadside attraction near Sedona and Jerome. In between Sedona and Jerome, just outside the town of Clarksdale, lies a small national monument known as Tuzigoot, which is one of several sites south of Flagstaff where the 12th century Sinagua Indian dwellings are preserved. Unlike the Montezuma Castle twenty miles...

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The Market Restaurant: Where comfort and class collide

In the central Arcadia district of Phoenix, Arizona is The Market, a trendy restaurant and catering company run by chef Jennifer Russo and her business partner Richard Fiero. The establishment is tucked back in a secluded corner of a shopping center where the entire restaurant opens up to the outdoors,...

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Fort Wayne, Indiana

As northeastern Indiana's cultural hub, Fort Wayne is home to 15 museums and art galleries with a wonderful zoo, botanical conservatory and minor league baseball field. Fort Wayne is the second largest city in Indiana, but it still has a small town feel.

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Incredible India

This collection of images is from my time in India, many of which are from a week-long journey through Rajasthan on the Palace on Wheels train.

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