Selected as a Mexico Ambassador in blogger program run in conjunction with Visit Mexico a few years back, I traveled to Oaxaca City for the first time. Before that, I traveled to the state of Oaxaca for a birthday weekend surf excursion in Puerto Escondido, but this was my first time to the colonial city, […]
Let’s Go for a Ride in Baja California Sur
by Craig Zabransky on March 2, 2015 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Photo
When I arrived to Pescadero, BCS (Baja California Sur) I discovered the essence of Baja California. I found my Baja. Walking up to the lobby at Ranchero Pescadero I took this image. I wanted to go for a drive across Mexico and take a long endless desert road and also take to the Pacific Ocean […]
The Sunset View of Popocatépetl in Puebla, Mexico
by Craig Zabransky on March 1, 2015 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday
My first full day in Puebla I attended the 2nd annual FMGM (Foro Mundial Gastronomia Mexicana), a conference aimed to preserve Mexico’s Culinary Traditions. When the day was coming to a close and I decided to head outside during the golden hour. I thought I’d watch the sunset from outside the halls of the presentations […]
Barcelona to Valencia, Three Stops on a Spanish East Coast Road Trip
by Craig Zabransky on February 26, 2015 in Destination
Driving Spain is a great way to explore the country. The open road offers a freedom from schedule and the chance to visit lesser-known Spain. After time exploring the beauty of Barcelona, a city I definitely would recommend you not drive as a visitor (not sure I’d recommend driving any city actually), you can rent […]
Considering a New Tablet or Notebook? – Test Driving the Dell XPS
by Craig Zabransky on February 25, 2015 in Product Review
So I’ve been debating purchasing a tablet or a new slim notebook for a while. I even wondered, can I just use a “super-sized” smartphone? And do I leave Apple too? All good questions. I wasn’t sure exactly what to do, but now I am taking a look at the new Dell XPS Ultrabook. With […]
Exploring the Mayan Ruins of Riviera Maya with a Car is Easy and Safe
by Craig Zabransky on February 23, 2015 in Destination, Mexico Travel
A trip to the Riviera Maya is not complete without a visit to Mayan Ruins. There are plenty to choose from, but for first timers, a visit to one of the “Big Three” Chichen Itza, Tulum or Coba is a great way to start your exploration. Although tours can take you to each of these […]
The Surprising Saguaro National Park Sunset
by stayadventurous on February 22, 2015 in Guest Post, National Park Travel, Sunset Sunday
I contacted Kevin, when I noticed he was planning to photograph a sunset (and sunrise) in every National Park. He agreed to share his moment and image of a sunset from the Saguaro National Park. He talks of his project and moment from Arizona here: Beginning a large personal photo project requires a bit of […]
Puerto Vallarta Episode 1, The Bitácora Chronicles Begin
by Craig Zabransky on February 18, 2015 in Destination, Films, Mexico Travel
Today, I am returning to sunny Vallarta. My last time in Puerto Vallarta I worked with Visit Mexico and filmed my adventures as part of the Bitácora project. Simply translated, Bitácora means journal. I already shared episode 1 from my Riviera Nayarit Bitácora and now all the epsidoes are complete and I will be sharing […]
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