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The Cliff Divers of Mazatlán

The Cliff Divers of Mazatlán

The van pulled over and we climbed out of the vehicle into a sea of friendly merchants. With tourists stopping by all day, the vendors set up and greet you with ‘buen precio and muy barato” (good prices and very cheap). Only after you navigate through the wood carvings, silver souvenirs, and the other assorted […]

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Fall Foliage – Lake Wallenpaupack, PA

Fall Foliage – Lake Wallenpaupack, PA

Sometimes you have a moment. A connection not easily described by logic or reason. You really just feel alive, in tune with everything.  One.  Whole. I tend to find these majestic moments while watching the sunset. In those moments, I take the time to appreciate the day, to listen. Such moments occur for each of […]

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The Check In – 2010 Annual Goals Review

The Check In – 2010 Annual Goals Review

Ah, with my new site, I accomplished another of my 2010 goals. My October Check in needs to be updated….

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Postcard-The Beach at Rosewood Mayakoba, Riviera Maya

Postcard-The Beach at Rosewood Mayakoba, Riviera Maya

As fall descends on the northeast in the States, I find myself dreaming of the beaches of the Riviera Maya. Below is a photo I snapped when touring the luxury property Rosewood at Mayakoba. An amazing place with amazing views. Jump in. Enjoy. Stay adventurous, Craig

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The View from Monserrate, Bogotá, Colombia

The View from Monserrate, Bogotá, Colombia

Last year I traveled to Bogotá, Colombia. A short trip. I only spent four nights in the city. Yet in four nights I learned so much about the place and its people. I learned of its beauty. I learned of its nightlife. I learned I needed to return to the city and to the country. and […]

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“Meet, Plan, Go” Pushes Career Breaks a Step Closer to the Tipping Point

“Meet, Plan, Go” Pushes Career Breaks a Step Closer to the Tipping Point

She walked over and asked me, “What type of planning did you do to come back? So, how did you get a job when you returned?” Wow, great question I thought. This was just Meet, Plan, Go (not return). And to be honest, I never really thought about returning. But hey, I did return. And […]

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Vaya con Valladolid Cenote Zaci

Vaya con Valladolid Cenote Zaci

After Chichen Itza and a visit to the Sacred Well, the next stop on the Xichen tour was lunch in the colonial city of Valladolid. After some classic Mexican cuisine we set out to walk off the food and find the convent of El San Bernardino. The history on the colorful streets, churches and convent […]

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Three "Alltournative" Cenote Swims in the Riviera Maya

Three "Alltournative" Cenote Swims in the Riviera Maya

I started my morning en route to San Felipe Ranch, a Mayan community, where Alltournative operates its adventure tours. My host Riviera Maya van sped down the main highway until a small sign and our guide both signaled us to turn off. Then the real journey began. We drove slowly across the uneven dirt road […]

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