The sun rose over the horizon as the bus started to navigate the city streets. I entered Prague fatigued by the overnight ride from Brussels but yet full of energy and excited to learn more about my heritage. The splendid city famed for adoring architecture, romantic boulevards, and pilsner beer also contained the roots of the […]

The Czech Republic and the Christmas Stone
by Craig Zabransky on December 24, 2010 in Destination, Reflection

The Gorgeous Gili Islands of Lombok
by Craig Zabransky on December 23, 2010 in Beach, Destination
Paradise. The image often includes a pristine beach, soft white sand, and a brilliant blue ocean backdrop. Make it a remote island only accessible by boat and not overrun by tourists or tourism and you create the perfect image. Yes, it’s paradise. Bali ignites the imagination of such a place, but the lesser known Gili […]

Sunset Sunday – Two Evenings in Carlsbad, California
by Craig Zabransky on December 19, 2010 in Sunset Sunday
One of the highlights of any visit to the left coast is the sunset. During my November travels I watched numerous from the beaches of both California and Mexico. Such lovely images captured and such lovely memories enjoyed. On the trip I scheduled a two night stay in the coastal California community of Carlsbad. In […]

The Tequila Toast with Champagne Flutes
by Craig Zabransky on December 17, 2010 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Mexico Travel
We arrived at the CasaMagna Marriott for a tequila tasting and I immediately noticed blue agave plants as part of the lobby landscape. Not a surprise as the CasaMagna offers its own house tequila; the tequila we came to taste. But, the tasting did surprise. No, not the tequila. Fortunately, I have tasted the difference […]

Guest Post: Stay Adventurous at Heart – Alisha’s 2011 Travel Goals
by Craig Zabransky on December 14, 2010 in Guest Post, Reflection
I met Alisha just over a year ago. Her energy is contagious. She always greets with a smile and seems fearless when sharing opinions through the many forms of social media she has already mastered. And after reading my post about my Annual Goals Check In, she approached me about publishing her goals. She said […]

Sunset Sunday – The Fort at San Blas, Mexico
by Craig Zabransky on December 12, 2010 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday
Among statues, cannons, and history, I enjoyed the sun’s descent. From atop the hill, I took a few photos to mark the memory, but then started to mentally travel back in time. I wondered what life was like when the Spanish occupied the fort. Their world, that world – so different from mine

Ever Stay Where the Locals Stay?
by Craig Zabransky on December 8, 2010 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Reflection
Many of us always eat with the locals for that authentic experience, but did you ever consider staying where the locals stay?

Sunset Sunday – The Black Sands of Bali
by stayadventurous on December 5, 2010 in Sunset Sunday
The Black Sand Sunset in Bali Bali. The destination seems to evoke the traveler’s image of a paradise. Yes, and with good reason. On the island where author Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love) found her love, there is certainly much to love; the landscapes, the culture, the jungle, the beaches, and yes the sunsets. Tanah […]
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