My walk through Oxford University confirmed the dictum “knowledge is power.” Well, maybe I didn’t feel powerful like a superhero, but the energy from the colleges inspired me. I left with more than memories. My journey began one morning years ago in San Francisco when my friend called me to discuss our afternoon plans. He […]
Sunset Sunday – L’Ametlla de Mar, Catalonia Spain
by Craig Zabransky on July 8, 2012 in Sunset Sunday
During the last days of my European backpack adventure I traveled across Spain. And many of those days and nights I spent in the sleepy shore town of L’Ametlla de Mar. Largely off the international tourist map, L’Ametlla de Mar is roughly two hours south of Barcelona on the train and is essentially the “go-to” […]
Sunset Sunday – Sunset on the Streets of Quebec City
by Craig Zabransky on July 1, 2012 in Sunset Sunday
A summertime stroll through the streets of Quebec City can confuse any visitor. French is spoken, cafes line the cobblestone streets, the food is delicious, and none of it is cheap. Yes, you may think you are actually walking the streets of Europe. Most of my visits to the province of Quebec were to explore […]
Siga, Siga … Sailing the Greek Islands
by Craig Zabransky on June 29, 2012 in Destination, Reflection
Sailing the Greek Islands was the trip that truly set Stay Adventurous in motion. Below are the words I penned (or typed actually) as my first ever published travel story describing the trip. The site where it was published years ago, realhoboken, is no longer live, so I took the liberty to add the story […]
Sunset Sunday – A Sunset Sail in the Greek Isles
by Craig Zabransky on June 24, 2012 in Sunset Sunday
When people think of sailing the Greek Isles, most dream of whitewashed buildings, an arid island landscape, and the clear crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea. It is a paradise most travelers yearn to visit. I know I do. But my sail through the Greek Islands was on the western side of the country. […]
Painting for Pleasure with Scottish Artist Hazel Campbell
by Craig Zabransky on June 22, 2012 in Events, Reflection
To celebrate the “Year of Creative” in Scotland artist Hazel Campbell came to New York during Scotweek this past April. The well known landscape painter from the beautiful southwest countryside of Dumfries and Galloway has a long history of producing great artwork. Our afternoon was no exception. Hazel spoke to the few invited guests in the […]
Sunset Sunday – Sunset at Keystone Resort, Colorado
by Craig Zabransky on June 17, 2012 in Sunset Sunday
The horizon seemed to brighten and I knew the moment arrived. I put down my drink, grabbed my camera and started to walk up a snowless ski trail to the top of the mountain. I left the Taste of Vail event located at 11,444 feet behind to climb up even further. And it took time […]
Get Adventurous in the Lake District
by stayadventurous on June 14, 2012 in Guest Post
The Lake District is a fantastic destination for all adrenaline junkies out there. As well as the classic pastimes like walking and sightseeing, the Lake District provides a beautiful backdrop for lots of different types of adventure trips. Here are some ideas to get you started: Waterskiing on Lake Windermere Make the most of the […]
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