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 […]
Enjoying the Present, a Sunset Sunday from Valencia, Spain
by Craig Zabransky on April 12, 2015 in Sunset Sunday
Podcast Episode 1: Costa Rica, the Pura Vida
by Craig Zabransky 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 […]
One Month with the New Dell XPS Notebook
by Craig Zabransky 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 […]
The Catholic Cross Comes Ashore with Cortez at La Antigua, Veracruz
by Craig Zabransky 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 […]
The Monarch Miracle Migration to Michoacán
by Craig Zabransky 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 […]
Refresh in the Waters of Matacanes Canyon, Nuevo León
by Craig Zabransky on March 21, 2015 in Destination, Guest Post, Mexico Travel
Recharge and refresh in the outdoor waterfalls of Matacanes Canyon. The Canyon is located about 60-90 minutes from Monterrey, the second largest city in Mexico and the capital of the state of Nuevo León are several tours that help you visit many of its attractions ranging from a couple of hours to an almost full day of […]
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato – The Best Fiesta in the World?
by Craig Zabransky on March 20, 2015 in Destination, Mexico Travel
My first time in the state of Guanajuato, was in years ago one September when I attended a Mexican Independence Day celebration in the city of San Miguel de Allende (Independence Day is not Cinco de Mayo). The twenty-four hours spent celebrating in this charming colonial city made me realize how much more there is […]
Dive into Guerrero from the Cliffs of La Quebrada in Acapulco
by Craig Zabransky on March 18, 2015 in Destination, Mexico Travel
Acapulco, the coastal city in the state of Guerrero was once “the” destination in Mexico, if not the world. And for some it still remains a must see visit whether for the nostalgia, the beaches and the views of the Bay of Acapulco, or its incredible nightlife. My friends and I did an annual weekend […]
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