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The Five – Memories from the Sierra Norte in Oaxaca, Mexico

The Five – Memories from the Sierra Norte in Oaxaca, Mexico

by on May 23, 2024 in Destination, Mexico Travel

Mexico continues to offer such diversity in travel experiences to all its visors. The state of Oaxaca, often relatively low on most traveler’s radar, remains a place you can discover some of its best. I recommend the exploring the colonial city of Oaxaca a UNESCO site or to surf the bays of Huatulco or the […]

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Going Hiking and Camping this Summer? Put These Products on Your Packing List

Going Hiking and Camping this Summer? Put These Products on Your Packing List

by on May 8, 2024 in Product Review

As the weather continues to improve for many of us with spring starting to provide warmer weather we look forward future outdoor adventures. Yes, now is the time to plan those summer travels that include hiking and camping trips in the great outdoors. We all look to appreciate and reconnect ourselves with Mother Nature. For […]

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50th State in 50 Years – My Aloha Adventures in Oahu Hawaii on Staying Adventurous Ep 73

50th State in 50 Years – My Aloha Adventures in Oahu Hawaii on Staying Adventurous Ep 73

by on April 27, 2024 in Podcast Show Notes

I made it. I completed the quest of visiting all 50 states in 50 years. If you listen to the podcast you know I’ve been working towards this moment for years with my most recent states becoming podcast episodes themselves. We have visits to Kansas and Missouri in my Kansas City episode and recently state […]

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8 Must Tastes Exploring Culture through Cuisine in Oahu, Hawaii at Breakfast & Beyond

8 Must Tastes Exploring Culture through Cuisine in Oahu, Hawaii at Breakfast & Beyond

by on April 25, 2024 in Culture Thru Cuisine

Heading to Oahu soon? Well  then you’ll need to sample some of these must try tastes when visiting the Hawaiian island. Of course the local luau with its roasted pork is a must as are its celebrations on such a visit, but what about for breakfast?  What about some drinks? Snacks? We have you covered. […]

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The North Shore Sunset from Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu

The North Shore Sunset from Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu

by on April 21, 2024 in Sunset Sunday, Where to Stay?

Visiting the North Shore was a dream come true. I always wanted to see the beach where pipeline takes place and even surf this side of Hawaii for myself.  Of course, not when the huge powerful waves crash its shoreline, but in the “off season” which is typically in the summertime. I’m a casual surfer […]

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Join Stay Luxurious to Drink the Best of Spain

Join Stay Luxurious to Drink the Best of Spain

by on April 12, 2024 in Destination, Stay Luxurious

Ever since I took my first virtual wine tasting during days we were encouraged to stay inside or local, I became hooked on how we can still travel together and connect to a place through a shared luxury experience and its wine.  Then after releasing my Staying Adventurous Podcast episode on Travel Through Wine I […]

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Trekking the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca, Mexico – Staying Adventurous Ep 72

Trekking the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca, Mexico – Staying Adventurous Ep 72

by on February 26, 2024 in Mexico Travel, Podcast Show Notes

Oaxaca is a magical destination in Mexico. Known for its Day of the Dead, its surfing, and UNESCO heritage sites. It offers incredible cuisine and is home to (mucho) mezcal. I’ve traveled there 5 times already and still want to return. Yes, there is a lot to love about Oaxaca already, but when heading there, […]

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Sunrise Above the Clouds in the Sierra Norte

Sunrise Above the Clouds in the Sierra Norte

by on February 18, 2024 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday

We woke up in darkness, a cold darkness inside our cabins and started to prepare for our first hike.  We just arrived late the prior night to Llano Grande one of the communities in the Pueblos Mancomunados, after a long travel day. Our first real views of the Sierra Norte awaited us still and we […]

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