An Anything But Typical First Sunset in Loreto, Mexico When Sailing through its Islands

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An Anything But Typical First Sunset in Loreto, Mexico When Sailing through its Islands

by Craig Zabransky on May 30, 2021 in National Park Travel, Sunset Sunday

We headed into the cove and set the anchor, this was to be home for the evening. As the sun continued its descent, the crew on board started to assemble the on-shore dinner arrangements. A fresh seafood feast with wine awaited us on the sandy shore of Isla Carmen, one of the five islands inside […]

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The Mystery of Monte Albán; Zapotec Ruins in Oaxaca, Mexico

by Craig Zabransky on September 29, 2020 in Destination, Mexico Travel

Located in the Valley of Oaxaca and just a few kilometers from Oaxaca City lies one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Mexico. Monte Alban founded around 500 BC is one of the earliest sites in Mesoamerica. The location continued to grow in importance and influence for hundreds of years and is believed to […]

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Award Winning Mexican Rum and other Drinks to Taste in Colima, Mexico

by Craig Zabransky on February 25, 2019 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Destination, Mexico Travel

Ever taste a Mexican rum? It’s not all agave based spirits south of the border, there is a rum distilled in Mexico. Ok, what about quality organic Mexican coffee and not the often served Nescafé?! It also exists. And have you tasted award winning craft beer when traveling in Mexico or do you stick to […]

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Walking the (Most) Western World of the Mayan Civilization at Comalcalco

by Craig Zabransky on April 10, 2018 in Destination, Mexico Travel

“Go west young Mayan,” if such a phrase was coined back in the late classic period of the Mayan civilization travelers would have journeyed to Comalcalco in present day Tabasco, Mexico. It would not be for the search for gold, but probably for the prized produce of Cacao (present day chocolate.) Here at the western […]

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Mexico Travel Journal: Puerto Vallarta Episode 2 – Bay of Banderas

by Craig Zabransky on March 23, 2017 in Beach, Films, Mexico Travel

No trip to Puerto Vallarta is complete without getting out on the Bay of Banderas. The Bay, home to Humpback Whales in the winter is also a great excursion in summer to snorkel Los Arcos and other places along the pristine coastline only accessible by boat, such as Majahuitas and the beach town of Yelapa. […]

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Mexico Travel Journal: Puerto Vallarta Episode 1 – An Introduction to Puerto Vallarta

by Craig Zabransky on March 21, 2017 in Films, Mexico Travel

How well do you know Puerto Vallarta? Do you know what the destination offers beyond the resorts? I am sure you know the Puerto Vallarta sunset, featured a few times on my Sunset Sunday series, and of course you may already love the beaches and a stroll down the malecon. And if you subscribe to […]

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Mexico Travel Journal: Riviera Nayarit Episode 4 – Sayulita, San Francisco y Mas

by Craig Zabransky on March 9, 2017 in Beach, Films, Mexico Travel

On my recent Staying Adventurous podcast I attempted to discover an answer to the top travel question, “What is your favorite travel destination?” In my many responses and destinations, I personally mentioned surfing in Sayulita. I loved it there and in the Riviera Nayairt. And now in the 4th episode of the Mexico Travel Journal […]

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Mexico Travel Journal: Riviera Nayarit Episode 3 – Punta Mita Luxury

by Craig Zabransky on March 6, 2017 in Films, Mexico Travel, Stay Luxurious

Come along in this episode as we explore Islas Marietas, a National Park filled with marine life and hidden beaches and also as we pamper ourselves through the luxury of the beautiful beaches (and resorts) in Punta Mita, Riviera Nayarit. Discover the what to do in Punta Mita, Nayarit and uncover more Mexico travel tips […]

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