Apache Lake, Arizona
Read Mike’s travels at “Mike’s Road Trip”. @MikesRoadTrip on twitter.
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“The premise is this…the slower we go, the more we see/experience. In other words…if you fly…how much do you see?”
On your about me page, you mention that you lost your house and sold everything before starting your adventure.
Yes, that’s correct.
Can you tell me more about that - what you were up to before you started Mike’s Road Trip?
My background is in marketing…I had been offering freelance web development and online marketing services for the prior six years.http://www.ShubicWebDesign.com
Business really started to fall off with the economy and all. My house dropped 50%+ in value.
Had you traveled much before?
For sure! I love to travel! I’ve been to Europe three times, S.E. Asia, all over Canada, Mexico and of course the States.
You capture a lot of your travels by filming short videos - what equipment and editing software do you use?
I just upgraded a few months back from a Kodak Zi8 to a prosumer Canon HD S-10 I think it is. I have just been using iMovie for my editing, but am hoping to get a new Mac at some point…then I want to learn how to use Final Cut Pro.
I also purchased an upgraded mic, Manfrotto tripod and a number of batteries.
Your road trip takes you all over the US, what’s one state that you don’t think gets enough praise as being a travel destination?
Montana.
Why Montana?
It’s hard to get to Montana from here/there (by air), so most people have to drive and it’s can be a trek.
Open spaces, the landscape is just awe-inspiring…so many rivers, snow-capped peaks and outstanding accommodations
What are some things you’d recommend doing in Montana?
Well, Yellowstone for sure…although it’s so crowded that kinda of sucks, but there is so much to see and do in the park that it’s worth the effort. Whitefish, MT is a really cool small town with a great ski resort and outstanding recreation. Whitefish Lake is great in the summer for skiing, kayaking, hiking, etc.
Flathead Lake is also very cool…lots of small towns surrounding it…many with great lodging, restaurants, etc.
Oh, fly fishing of course is big in Montana…so many rivers and lakes. I was just there at the Grey Cliffs Ranch just outside of Bozeman and caught a number of nice 20” trout on one of their own private lakes.
Your road trip car is a Ford F-150 truck, does it have a name? : )
LOL…no, funny enough it does not.
Maybe I should have a contest? :-)
Would you be open to a truck naming contest?
LOL…we’re on the same wave length…
For sure! A “name Mike’s truck” contest.
I’d be down. You’d have to put a limit on the amount of entries per person..because I’d submit quite a few… : )
I need to think of a prize.
If you weren’t driving an F-150, what car would you be?
Well, I’ve been trying to secure an RV. I put together a comprehensive proposal to the GoRV’ing folks, but things are not moving as quickly as I’d like. I do like my F-150 and would love it if I could do some sort of social media campaign with Ford. I also really like the full size Toyota truck.
RV’s are fun!
Yeah, plus it would allow me to stay on the road for longer durations as I would have an office in which to do my video editing, blogging, etc.
Favorite meal you’ve had while road tripping?
I was going to say you’re going to have to be more specific, but something came to mind…
lol..tough question, I know : )
I had the most amazing dining experience in Cannon Beach, OR last year…it was a “dinner show” by EVOO. It’s a cooking school, but in the evenings they offer a “dinner show” for say 20-25 people. It’s like being on the set of a cooking show. There are several courses and wine with each course. It’s spectacular!
EVOO won “best dining experience” last year on my “best of 2010” list.
If your truck were to be parked in any state in the US and you were told that you have 6hrs to go and explore….Which state would you wish you were in? What would you try to see in the 6hrs?
Hummm, is this a state I’ve never been or one I’d like to return to…to hit places I’ve not “explored?”
Never visited
Six hours…pondering…
There are only 14 states I’ve not yet been to…I think I’d pick a small one like…Vermont! I think I could see a lot in six hours. :-)
Probably! Any particular things you can think of?
Ben & Jerry’s factory…LOL.
Yes!!! A must. lol
Final question…
Shoot…
Why should travelwiggle readers consider a road trip? You’ve traveled before..what makes a road trip via car or RV special?
I just wrote a blog post on this very topic…well, sort of. The premise is this…the slower we go, the more we see/experience. In other words…if you fly…how much do you see? If you drive on the Interstate vs. the Highway, how much do you miss? If you’re on a bike vs. a car, how much more to you experience? The more we see, the more we experience. Slow down…smell the roses and you’ll be living life rather than letting it pass you by. I think I articulated this more effectively in my blog post. :-)
Thanks so much. Have a great night!
Cheers!
Top of Whistler, B.C.
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