Oaxaca for Day of the Dead was always a dream trip. Oaxaca City, an incredible Mexico Travel destination, coupled with this inspiring festival did not disappoint at all. Actually, Oaxaca itself is essential Mexico highlighted by its culture, crafts, and cuisine and visiting for Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), well that even […]

Destination Oaxaca City for the Day of the Dead; Staying Adventurous ep 47
by Craig Zabransky on September 30, 2020 in Mexico Travel, Podcast Show Notes

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 […]

Celebrating Our Arrival to San Martin Talcajete, Oaxaca in Full Headdress
by Craig Zabransky on March 3, 2015 in Destination, Events, Mexico Travel
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, […]

Postcard-Late to the Party in Oaxaca
by Craig Zabransky on March 11, 2013 in Mexico Travel, Photo, Postcards
Walking on the streets of Oaxaca City is a must. And like any Mexican destination, visitors will find surprises. Good surprises. Surprises that force a smile, surprises that create curiosity, and surprises that display the colorful culture of Mexico. One afternoon in Oaxaca I witnessed one such surprise. During my stroll of the streets of […]

Three Surprises at the Market in Oaxaca
by Craig Zabransky on November 28, 2011 in Destination, Market, Mexico Travel
On each and every new trip to a city, certain adventures always rise to the top of my to-do list. One is a walk and after I strolled the streets of Oaxaca on Sunday, I decided to make sure I performed another “must” the following morning. I headed straight to the main market, Mercado Benito Juarez, […]

The Alebrijes of San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca
by Craig Zabransky on October 31, 2011 in Destination, Events, Mexico Travel
We exited the bus and entered the streets in the midst of a parade, but unlike other parades this celebration was staged. Music, headdress, and confetti created a warm, festive scene. No doubt, local residents considered us their guests of honor. Such fanfare might not exist for everyone who enters San Martin Tilcajete, but after an […]

Stroll the Streets of Oaxaca
by Craig Zabransky on August 22, 2011 in Destination, Mexico Travel
A stroll or a walk through city streets tells the story. It can speak of the culture and the cuisine. It can provide clues about the past and even point to the future. Yes, the walk allows a visitor to survey the scene and learn about the locals. On my first free day in Oaxaca […]

Writing About the True Danger of ‘Mexico Today’
by Craig Zabransky on June 30, 2011 in Events, Mexico Travel, Reflection
I recall looking out the window and seeing nothing but urban sprawl as far as the eye could see; it was Mexico City. When I first set off on assignment to the city of over twenty million, I wondered why I agreed. Everyone I knew warned me about the dangers lurking in the capital city. […]
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