How often do you say, “I want to do what the locals do,” or “I want to eat where the locals eat,” when traveling? Pretty often I bet. And I am guessing one of your favorite travel experiences involves a local or authentic experience too. Am I right? Well, did you stumble on the experience […]
Exploring The Waikiki Nightlife
by stayadventurous on October 8, 2012 in Destination, Featured, Guest Post
Honolulu’s reputation for being able to effortlessly deliver a relaxing experience to its visitors certainly precedes it; with the slow rhythm of the waves crashing softly on the golden sands as an ever-present soundtrack, it’s may be impossible to not shed a bit of that lingering stress. While experiencing the natural beauty of the Waikiki […]
Driving The Roads of Scotland – An Adventure in Itself
by Craig Zabransky on October 3, 2012 in Adventure Mindset, Destination
I don’t often drive; I don’t even own a car. But on certain trips renting a car is the right call even if it is driving on the left side of the road. Scotland was one of those trips. I decided to drive and hire a car in Glasgow since my time was short in the […]
Sunset Sunday – A Tour Bus Stop in Santiago Tuxtla, Veracruz
by Craig Zabransky on September 30, 2012 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday
“Craig how much time do you need?” asked Jesus. “Two minutes, maybe three.” I responded. And even though we were late for our evening reception in Catemaco, he could make that work. At first, I hoped to capture the sunset on the lake in Catemaco, but the sun would not wait for us like the […]
the Five – Photos of Mazatlan
by Craig Zabransky on September 26, 2012 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Photo
Photographs can tell a story. I pieced together these five photographs to highlight a recent trip south of the border to Mazatlan, Mexico. Golden Zone – Playa Camarones Known as a beach destination, Mazatlan also has surf. One morning I woke up early to head down to Playa Camarones to catch a few waves. Located […]
Sunset Sunday – Chasing the Sunset in Glasgow, Scotland
by Craig Zabransky on September 23, 2012 in Sunset Sunday
Scotland is known for dramatic views and also rapid changing weather. One minute the sun can shine with a clear crisp blue sky, the next it could be raining yet again. So capturing a sunset in Glasgow would depend on the weather and it would prove to be a challenge. But I needed to “equalize.” […]
Does Hawaii Have it All?
by stayadventurous on September 22, 2012 in Destination, Featured, Guest Post
Lush rainforests, live volcanoes, black-sand beaches, bustling cities and remote pasturelands—Hawaii has it all. Do you want to go ziplining through tropical valleys, or snorkel in coral reefs, or learn to surf in the land where surfing was invented? Do you want to see the only palace in the U.S., or play golf on some […]
Heading to London After the Olympics is Still a Good Idea
by stayadventurous on September 19, 2012 in Destination, Featured, Guest Post
Olympic fever may have come and gone this year, but London’s appeal as a must-see tourist destination will never fade. The capital city offers access to some of the world’s best historical sights, and plenty of new attractions that are sure to hold any traveler’s attention. Here are my recommendations for what you should see […]
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