After my first visit to Chichen Itza, my tour made a second stop in Valladolid before returning back to the Riviera Maya. After lunch we walked our way down Calzada de los Frailes street and arrived at the main square. We arrived at the San Bernardino Convent. Upon arrival, each of us in the tour […]

El San Bernardino Convent in Valladolid, Yucatan
by Craig Zabransky on April 5, 2012 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Photo

Photo Essay: The Town of Yelapa, Mexico
by Craig Zabransky on March 20, 2012 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Photo
It was a three hour excursion and probably just enough time to explore the town. So I grabbed my camera and my hat, headed to the beach and boarded the boat. From the sands of the Las Majahuitas Resort, a place with a wonderful sunset, we pushed off to sea. Next stop Yelapa. The ride […]

A Winter Tour of the Summer Palace in Beijing, China
by Craig Zabransky on September 6, 2011 in Destination, Photo
In Beijing during the heat of summer, the Chinese Emperors often left the Forbidden City and traveled to the Summer Palace (or Gardens of Nurtured Harmony – or 颐和园 in simplified Chinese) to cool off. On my winter travel to China, I needed no such cooling off. The -13 degrees didn’t need to be converted to any scale, summer […]

Images of the Buddha in Thailand
by Craig Zabransky on August 12, 2011 in Destination, Photo
Buddha, perhaps more of a philosopher than a founder of a religion, is ever present in Thailand. The “awakened one’s” way of life still influences the people and culture of South East Asia and everywhere you travel in the “land of the smiles” Buddha seems to be there with you. A statue. A temple (Wat). […]

The USA vs. England World Cup Tailgate at Rustenburg, South Africa
by Craig Zabransky on June 24, 2011 in Photo, Reflection
Obtaining a ticket for World Cup match of USA vs. England, was not just about patriotism or believing in the outcome, it was also about having something else I highly value – having fun. And what a great time it was, especially the tailgate. We arrived five hours early; when Americans head to a stadium […]

The Murals of San Blas
by Craig Zabransky on March 25, 2011 in Mexico Travel, Photo
After an early afternoon surfing session, I drove back towards town. I rented a car in Mexico and decided to take the road to the often obscure San Blas for a few days. A road trip designed for sun, surf, and cervezas. But like on any trip I discovered much more. I didn’t know San […]

Postcard-The Beach at Rosewood Mayakoba, Riviera Maya
by Craig Zabransky on October 7, 2010 in Beach, Photo, Postcards
As fall descends on the northeast in the States, I find myself dreaming of the beaches of the Riviera Maya. Below is a photo I snapped when touring the luxury property Rosewood at Mayakoba. An amazing place with amazing views. Jump in. Enjoy. Stay adventurous, Craig
The View from Monserrate, Bogotá, Colombia
by Craig Zabransky on October 1, 2010 in Destination, Photo
Last year I traveled to Bogotá, Colombia. A short trip. I only spent four nights in the city. Yet in four nights I learned so much about the place and its people. I learned of its beauty. I learned of its nightlife. I learned I needed to return to the city and to the country. and […]
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