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Surf, Sun, and Seafood in the Golden Zone of Mazatlán

Surf, Sun, and Seafood in the Golden Zone of Mazatlán

by on August 25, 2011 in Beach, Destination, Mexico Travel

Mazatlán can romance you with its Old Town and excite you with its excursions of adventure, but for many it’s simply the surf, sun, and seafood. And Mazatlán’s Golden Zone offers all three. Surf Class in the Golden Zone I always wanted to surf Mazatlán. I road tripped once form Mazatlan to San Blas to surf the waves of Nayarit, […]

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Mercado Municipal Mazatlán, Mexico

Mercado Municipal Mazatlán, Mexico

by on May 16, 2011 in Market, Mexico Travel

The main market, the Mercado Municipal in Mazatlán covers an entire  square block and is just a few steps from the central down town church. It’s outside the main tourist area, the Golden Zone, and also is not just for tourists. Here, you get a chance to see more than the typical “prepackaged” items. The […]

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Three Mexican Beaches on TripFilms

Three Mexican Beaches on TripFilms

by on March 31, 2011 in Beach, Mexico Travel

Although not specifically outlined in my goals for 2011, creating more video more (or really some) video for my site is part of my goals. I want my photography not to solely capture moment through a specific images, but even tell more of a story. Sometimes, that requires video. And to start off the year, […]

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Sunset Sunday – Estrella del Mar, Mazatlán

Sunset Sunday – Estrella del Mar, Mazatlán

by on March 27, 2011 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday

After a few hours relaxing in the sun, I received a phone call poolside. It felt like a 1960s film as the attendant asked, “Sir, are you Craig Zabransky?” and then upon my acknowledgement they told me, “You have a phone call.” Apparently, they’d tried my room a few times, but with perfect weather and […]

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Renting a Car in Mexico and the Road to San Blas

Renting a Car in Mexico and the Road to San Blas

by on March 14, 2011 in Destination, Events, Mexico Travel

Many still consider travel to Mexico too adventurous.  Or I guess to call a spade a spade, they consider it dangerous. I know I meet them. So when I decided to rent a car and take a solo road trip inside Mexico people thought I was inviting danger. I was beyond “staying adventurous;” I was […]

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Sunset Sunday – Hotel Playa Mazatlan Golden Zone, Mazatlán

Sunset Sunday – Hotel Playa Mazatlan Golden Zone, Mazatlán

by on March 6, 2011 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday

I arrived at the perfect time. I arrived at sunset. On my first night back in Mazatlán, I checked in to the Hotel Plaza Mazatlán located on the pacific coast of Mexico just in time for a ‘welcome (back) to Mexico’ sunset. After dropping my bags, I walked out of my room’s sliding glasses doors to gaze upon […]

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A Day at Deer Island, Mazatlán

A Day at Deer Island, Mazatlán

by on March 3, 2011 in Beach, Mexico Travel

The name Mazatlán actually originates from the indigenous Nahuatl language meaning “place of the deer.” So it’s no surprise the coastal destination calls one of its offshore islands “Deer Island” Unlike a similar Mazatlán beach excursion, Stone Island, this destination requires one arrives by boat. My journey began at the El Cid Marina Hotel where I […]

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Dinner comes with a show at Gus Gus

Dinner comes with a show at Gus Gus

by on February 18, 2011 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Destination, Mexico Travel

In the heart of the golden zone, Gus Gus serves more then just fine Mexican food. The restaurant provides the fun, festive atmosphere many come to Mexico for – the fiesta. From the live music rock band, to the dance floor filled with tequila fueled tourists and the fire show dance troupes work for peso […]

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