When I say or type “Texas,” do you think “beach holiday?” Well, after visiting South Padre Island, Texas I learned response is feasible. The island located just north of Mexico, a place I once considered for spring break, changed my views on Texas. I discovered not a spring break party, but a beach paradise on […]
The Beach of Belize at the Laru Beya in Placencia
by Craig Zabransky on January 12, 2017 in Beach
When traveling to Belize for the first time, I headed to Placencia and checked in to the Laru Beya Hotel. On assignment to explore the new cruise island destination of Harvest Caye, we spent two evenings on the mainland. My first evening, I enjoyed some time on the sands of the beach. A walk on […]
The 2017 #Bucketlist Dedication Post
by Craig Zabransky on December 31, 2016 in Events, Reflection
For the fourth time, I am collaborating with my friends on a #bucketlist travel post and although I don’t have an official bucket list, there are plenty of travel experiences and destinations I plan to appreciate in my lifetime. And now each year I list one, an item that is on my mind and list […]
The Luxury of the Beach in Punta Mita, Mexico
by Craig Zabransky on December 22, 2016 in Beach, Mexico Travel, Stay Luxurious
For many Mexico is country consisting on three main beach destinations; Los Cabos, the Riviera Maya and Cancun, and Puerto Vallarta. Yet, the country consists of so much more including many relatively “unknown” beach destinations too. Some even access the same airports as those “big 3.” If you follow along, you know I’ve make mention […]
Order the 2017 Staying Adventurous Travel Calendar
by Craig Zabransky on December 15, 2016 in Product Review
Order your copy of my new 2017 Travel Calendar Today New Calendar Focus for 2017 After three years of sunset calendars based on the Sunset Sunday Series I decided to take a different direction with the 2017 Calendar. The new calendar still offers adventure travel photography from across the globe but the images correlate to […]
2016 Holiday Gift Guide for the Adventurous
by Craig Zabransky on December 13, 2016 in Podcast Show Notes
It’s that time of the year again, the joyous holiday season, and Staying Adventurous has you covered (again) with some great gift idea for the adventurous people on your list. Episode 20, the 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for the Adventurous, listeners will find a list a many of the products, travel gear, gadgets, and books, […]
Inspiration for What to Do In and Around London
by stayadventurous on December 9, 2016 in Destination, Guest Post
Whether you are visiting London for the first time or you hope to show a friend around who is new to the city, it is always good to plan an itinerary. Let’s look at some of the top activities to enjoy during your stay. The London Eye Rising no less than 135 metres above the […]
A Tranquil Moment in Time, the Livorno Sunset Sunday
by stayadventurous on December 4, 2016 in Guest Post, Sunset Sunday
My trip to Livorno, Italy, a spur of the moment decision, became a reality since my boss was insisting I took some holidays. Livorno, located in Tuscany, had always been somewhere that interested me. And the weather in Livorno in October is perfectly warm too (not unlike Sitges, Spain). Then when I saw an offer […]
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