I made it. I completed the quest of visiting all 50 states in 50 years. If you listen to the podcast you know I’ve been working towards this moment for years with my most recent states becoming podcast episodes themselves. We have visits to Kansas and Missouri in my Kansas City episode and recently state […]
50th State in 50 Years – My Aloha Adventures in Oahu Hawaii on Staying Adventurous Ep 73
by Craig Zabransky on April 27, 2024 in Podcast Show Notes
8 Must Tastes Exploring Culture through Cuisine in Oahu, Hawaii at Breakfast & Beyond
by Craig Zabransky on April 25, 2024 in Culture Thru Cuisine
Heading to Oahu soon? Well then you’ll need to sample some of these must try tastes when visiting the Hawaiian island. Of course the local luau with its roasted pork is a must as are its celebrations on such a visit, but what about for breakfast? What about some drinks? Snacks? We have you covered. […]
The North Shore Sunset from Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu
by Craig Zabransky on April 21, 2024 in Sunset Sunday, Where to Stay?
Visiting the North Shore was a dream come true. I always wanted to see the beach where pipeline takes place and even surf this side of Hawaii for myself. Of course, not when the huge powerful waves crash its shoreline, but in the “off season” which is typically in the summertime. I’m a casual surfer […]
Join Stay Luxurious to Drink the Best of Spain
by Craig Zabransky on April 12, 2024 in Destination, Stay Luxurious
Ever since I took my first virtual wine tasting during days we were encouraged to stay inside or local, I became hooked on how we can still travel together and connect to a place through a shared luxury experience and its wine. Then after releasing my Staying Adventurous Podcast episode on Travel Through Wine I […]
Trekking the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca, Mexico – Staying Adventurous Ep 72
by Craig Zabransky on February 26, 2024 in Mexico Travel, Podcast Show Notes
Oaxaca is a magical destination in Mexico. Known for its Day of the Dead, its surfing, and UNESCO heritage sites. It offers incredible cuisine and is home to (mucho) mezcal. I’ve traveled there 5 times already and still want to return. Yes, there is a lot to love about Oaxaca already, but when heading there, […]
Sunrise Above the Clouds in the Sierra Norte
by Craig Zabransky on February 18, 2024 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday
We woke up in darkness, a cold darkness inside our cabins and started to prepare for our first hike. We just arrived late the prior night to Llano Grande one of the communities in the Pueblos Mancomunados, after a long travel day. Our first real views of the Sierra Norte awaited us still and we […]
5 Ways to Protect Yourself While Traveling
by Craig Zabransky on January 5, 2024 in Destination
While traveling offers great experiences from exploring new cultures and scenery, its success comes from how you prepare. You want to include everything that will make your trip memorable, and one way is prioritizing your safety. Perfect preparations will help you navigate through unexpected challenges, giving you peace of mind. This blog post offers five […]
2023 Holiday Gift Guide – Staying Adventurous Ep 71
by Craig Zabransky on December 15, 2023 in Podcast Show Notes, Product Review, Travel Guide
T’is the season. Yes, it is the time of year again for the holidays and ringing in the New Year. As with every year on the Staying Adventurous Podcast, I create an annual gift guide episode. So welcome to the 2023 Holiday Gift Guide. So, get ready to hear a few gift ideas from my […]
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