I wondered about Greek wine. I knew they made wine, I drank it by the carafe many evenings. Yet it never seemed to be too memorable until Santorini and my discovery of the Assyrtiko grape. The Greek Wine of Santorini Sure ten years passed since I sampled Greek wine in Greece, but on my recent […]
The Best Views of Santorini
by Craig Zabransky on May 21, 2015 in Destination, Photo, Stay Luxurious
I am willing to bet when you hear the word “Santorini” no words come to mind but rather an image of the Greek island simple appears. Probably one you might consider one of the best views of Santorini. But is there really such a place? Is there a location on the award winning island destination […]
The 250th Sunset Sunday, a Return to Playa de los Muertos, Puerto Vallarta
by Craig Zabransky on May 17, 2015 in Mexico Travel, Reflection, Sunset Sunday
A Milestone Sunset this week from Playa de los Muertos in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The 250th Sunset Sunday Two hundred and fifty sunsets. 250 Sundays with a Sunset. Yes, today, this week is a milestone week as #SunsetSunday and the Sunset Sunday Series reaches its 250th post. What started over five years ago continues to […]
Mom Says Let’s Stop and Watch the Florida Keys Sunset
by Craig Zabransky on May 10, 2015 in Sunset Sunday
A few weeks ago, an upper Florida Keys sunset reminded me that yes, sometimes Mom (still) knows best. Thanks Mom. We were driving back from brunch at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in the late afternoon when my mom mentioned, “why don’t we stop to watch the sunset.” Yes. Perfect. The sun was just about […]
Episode 03: A Taste of Puebla
by Craig Zabransky on May 5, 2015 in Mexico Travel, Podcast Show Notes
For Cinco de Mayo, I decided to release the podcast about the place where the holiday originates, Puebla. This episode we explore the colonial city and truly get a taste of its colonial charm, sample its culture through cuisine and locate the best place to stay in Puebla. The adventure includes highlights from my two […]
Where to Stay in Puebla, La Purificadora
by Craig Zabransky on May 4, 2015 in Mexico Travel, Where to Stay?
Puebla was always on my list as a place to visit in Mexico, but the charming colonial city always seemed to elude me until recently. And already since my first visit, I’ve returned. On my stays, I spent nights in multiple hotels across the center city and the outskirts, but on my next visit, I’ll […]
Sunset Sunday Video Recap 2015 (Jan – April)
by Craig Zabransky on May 3, 2015 in Films, Sunset Sunday
Once again it’s recap time and a chance to revisit and reflect on the sunsets from last few months of the Sunset Sunday Series. The 13 sunsets from January to April of this year travel across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. The many new destination expand the the Sunset Sunday Map and its thanks […]
A Pacific Coast Mexican Road Trip through Riviera Nayarit
by Craig Zabransky on April 29, 2015 in Destination, Mexico Travel
The more I discover through travel in Mexico, the more comfortable I am recommending the road trip and exploring Mexico on your own. One perfect place to rent a car in Mexico and drive the coast is through Riviera Nayarit. Like exploring the Mayan Ruins of the Yucatan, directions are simple and one main coastal […]
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