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A California Starburst Sunset from Valley Center, CA

A California Starburst Sunset from Valley Center, CA

by on April 26, 2015 in Sunset Sunday

Visiting family has its moments, very special and memorable moments. You also find yourself visiting places you might not never get a chance (or choose) to visit. Have you ever heard of Valley Center, California? After landing in San Diego, heading towards the mountains and not the beach almost seemed wrong. What was out there?  […]

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Podcast Episode 02: Traveling the State of Yucatan, Mexico

Podcast Episode 02: Traveling the State of Yucatan, Mexico

by on April 20, 2015 in Mexico Travel, Podcast Show Notes

The Yucatan is more than Cancun and the Riviera Maya. In fact these Mexican tourist destinations are not even located in the state of  Yucatan itself (but on the Yucatan Peninsula). Actually, the state of Yucatan, one of the 31 states of Mexico holds much different treasures and it was definitely a place I wanted […]

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A Look At All 31 United Mexican States

A Look At All 31 United Mexican States

by on April 16, 2015 in Destination, Films, Mexico Travel

You can look on a map and to explore the United Mexican States (the official name for Mexico) or you can actually visit them. I’ve visited many of Mexico’s states and expect to explore more in the years to come. To date I’ve only stepped foot in roughly half of them, but that didn’t stop […]

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Enjoying the Present, a Sunset Sunday from Valencia, Spain

Enjoying the Present, a Sunset Sunday from Valencia, Spain

by on April 12, 2015 in Sunset Sunday

Valencia, an old Spanish seaside city holds a deep history dating back to Roman times like many cities in Spain. Then towards the end of the last century it aimed to create a city for the future too. The Mediterranean based city, so close to Barcelona (an easy Spanish road trip) decided to transform it’s […]

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Podcast Episode 1: Costa Rica, the Pura Vida

Podcast Episode 1: Costa Rica, the Pura Vida

by on April 9, 2015 in Podcast Show Notes

Costa Rica will always be a special place for me. After cutting the corporate chains (for the first time) in late 2004, I began my 11 month 15 country travel sabbatical with 8 weeks in Costa Rica. It changed my life. So, once I decided to start the Stay Adventurous podcast and allow listeners a new way to […]

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One Month with the New Dell XPS Notebook

One Month with the New Dell XPS Notebook

by on March 30, 2015 in Product Review

After over a month of using the new Dell XPS, I learned a few things. Sure, I struggled returning to the <Ctrl> “C” for ‘copy’ instead of the closer <Command> “C” using a PC, but I also discovered it was worth it.  My Dell XPS will now accompany me on the road and in my […]

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The Catholic Cross Comes Ashore with Cortez at La Antigua, Veracruz

The Catholic Cross Comes Ashore with Cortez at La Antigua, Veracruz

by on March 29, 2015 in Destination, Mexico Travel

Cortez came and he conquered. The Spanish conquistadors also arrived carrying the Christian or Catholic Cross to “Mexico” and the state of Veracruz is where they first came ashore. Just outside the  ruins at Quiahuiztlan, Cortez set up the first Spanish settlement in Mexico at La Antigua. With the arrival of the Spaniards the first […]

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The Monarch Miracle Migration to Michoacán

The Monarch Miracle Migration to Michoacán

by on March 26, 2015 in Destination, Mexico Travel

When asked about my favorite places, I can confidently list Mexico City as one. It is one reason I am leading a tour to the city with Stay AdvenTours. And one weekend when still discovering the city, I left by bus for Zitácuaro, Michoacán and a weekend in the woods.  I left to discover and […]

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