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. […]
Writing About the True Danger of ‘Mexico Today’
by Craig Zabransky on June 30, 2011 in Events, Mexico Travel, Reflection
The Fountain of Banamex, Santa Fe, Mexico City
by Craig Zabransky on September 18, 2010 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Reflection
Fountains. I am a fan. I always find myself taking a break to relax, unwind, and enjoy the cityscape around fountains. Big, small, historic, or just simply communal – fountains inspire and energize. When in Mexico City, I worked as a consultant for Banamex. And when I think of my favorite spots in Mexico City […]
Photo: El Angel de la Independencia
by Craig Zabransky on September 17, 2010 in Mexico Travel, Photo
The view from the hotel suite where I spent many of my nights when I called Mexico City home faced the “Paseo de la Reforma,” the main artery of the city. And although the traffic caused headaches and at time heartaches to the me along with the other 20+ million that call DF home, in […]
Mexican Independence Day in San Miguel de Allende
by Craig Zabransky on September 16, 2010 in Destination, Mexico Travel
All cities contain weekend escapes, places within a driving distance where people can unwind and spend time away from city life. Mexico City is no different. Within driving distance (once outside the city traffic) you can find yourself sunning on the beaches of Acapulco, exploring the mountains and forests of Michocan, or walking the colonial […]
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