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Coolest Sponsorship Ever - Shaun White Project X

Check out the official website for more information and videosCheck out how Red Bull built Shawn White his own personal Halfpipe to train for the games! Amazing Branding and Sponsorship.

Key West Freak Shows

If you are heading to Key West for spring break, or most likely anytime of the year there are some characters that you are likely to see! These people are referred to as “Lifers” in Key West because they are out and about every day...

ROAD TRIPPER OF THE WEEK #1: Shaler Alias

We at MyCollegeRoadTrip would like to congratulate Shaler Alias on becoming the inaugural MCRT "Road Tripper of the week" (and for his ridiculously awesome name).

How to Lose Your Dignity in New Orleans Without Really Trying

Lets take a trip back in time to when I was a junior at the University of Tennessee, and a few guys and I loaded up the car to head down to The Big Easy for some Mardi Gras awesomeness.

The College Football Minor Celebrity Jinx

As a student at UGA, I went on a number of football road trips during my undergrad years, as we were always a highly ranked team. One of the greatest lessons I learned on these trips is to never get your picture taken with celebrities! They are bad luck, and let me share with you my reasons.

Graceland Too: Better Than the Original?

In the small town of Holly Springs, Miss., the world’s greatest Elvis fan lives inside his life’s work—an amazing tribute to the King of Rock and Roll.

I Love a Parade

My wife and I live in the theme park capital of the world, sunny central Florida.

The Road from Boston to Nashville

As we stopped at the first stop sign on our way out of Boston, I noticed that my rearview mirror was completely useless.

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College Football and Celebrities Do Not Mix!

Valdez, AK: Road-trip/ Hike

Here’s a piece of advice for hikers that shouldn’t be taken lightly: Do not under any circumstances hike long distances on a gravel road. DO NOT. The highway is not the trail. And no, it’s not easier than the trail.Yes, it’s flat; yes, the ascents are relatively less steep. Yes, it’s nice not to have to look down every couple of yards for a stump, boulder, sheet of ice, or god forbid, bear.

Study Abroad in Innsbruck Austria

Innsbruck is a fantastic place. I studied there for 6 weeks over the summer on a study abroad program through the University of Georgia. The program had about 200 students on it from all over the country (mainly the South). It was a great time and wonderful way to get a crash course on Europe.