I reviewed the scheduled itinerary for Mazatlán and immediately looked at see where I’d be for sunset each night. I noticed most nights the sunset occurred over dinner (makes sense) but I also knew one of the restaurants. The dinner at el Shrimp Bucket would be located right on the malecón. I circled that evening. […]
Sunset Sunday – Sunset on the Mazatlán Malecón
by Craig Zabransky on July 22, 2012 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday
The Saturday Farmers Market at Noordermarkt
by Craig Zabransky on July 16, 2012 in Market
One of the joys of city life is the weekend Farmers Market. Ironic perhaps, but all major cities seem to have wonderful markets filled with produce from the country, from the farmlands. Amsterdam is no exception and the Boerenmarkt op de Noordermarkt (Farmers Market in Noordermarkt) is one of these exceptional markets. An Organic Farmers […]
Sunset Sunday – Sailing the Black Sea of Bulgaria
by Craig Zabransky on July 15, 2012 in Sunset Sunday
When I first arrived to touch the waters of the Black Sea it was just that black, pitch black in fact. But the time read close to midnight when we reached the beach just south of Sozopol in Bulgaria to set up tent. It was no surprise. The next morning I woke to the sounds […]
A Walk through Oxford University Inspires
by Craig Zabransky on July 10, 2012 in Destination
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. […]
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