A Lesson Learned on the Pacaya Volcano Hike in Guatemala
by Craig Zabransky on November 9, 2011 in Adventure Mindset, Destination
Admission to the park was prepaid with my tour, but the guide insisted I needed to pay (again). Even my conversational Spanish proved useless. It seemed my tour operator from Antigua took me for an an extra 50 Quetzales when I prepaid. I became angry. It wasn’t the money, but the principle of it that made me […]
The Alebrijes of San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca
by Craig Zabransky on October 31, 2011 in Destination, Events, Mexico Travel
We exited the bus and entered the streets in the midst of a parade, but unlike other parades this celebration was staged. Music, headdress, and confetti created a warm, festive scene. No doubt, local residents considered us their guests of honor. Such fanfare might not exist for everyone who enters San Martin Tilcajete, but after an […]
Sunset Sunday – Zona Dorada, Mazatlán (en Español )
by Craig Zabransky on October 30, 2011 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday
Llegamos a Diego’s en la Zona Dorada dos horas antes de puesta del sol. Comimos camarones, tomamos las cervezas y placticamos de México. Era una buena tarde. Entonces como el sol casi tocó el horizonte, caminé en la playa abajo al Océano Pacifico. Yo miré el cielo, el océano, y las personas en el mar. Muy […]
The Open View and Vista of Il Terrazzo in Flores, Guatemala
by Craig Zabransky on October 28, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine
The small hills, narrow streets and colorful architecture can confuse. Visitors may believe they are on holiday somewhere in the Mediterranean instead of in Flores, Guatemala. To further the confusion, cafe Il Terrazzo offers tasty Italian fare with great views of the water. With a 2 for 1 happy hour special, a view of the […]
Where to Stay – Hacienda Tres Rios, Riviera Maya, Mexico
by Craig Zabransky on October 24, 2011 in Mexico Travel, Where to Stay?
Sunset Sunday – Volcano Hike of Pacaya in Guatemala
by Craig Zabransky on October 23, 2011 in Sunset Sunday
Lunch at Cafe Le Jardin in San Pedro, Lake Atitlan
by Craig Zabransky on October 21, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine
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