Ever ride bareback and then sip tequila afterwards? At Hacienda Doña Engracia you can do that and much more. On my visit, I road a horse down trails and then eventually through a river (essentially the horse swam and I held on for life), traversed a town and then some trails on a ATV, then […]
Mexico Travel Journal: Puerto Vallarta Episode 5 – Hacienda Doña Engracia
by Craig Zabransky on March 29, 2017 in Films, Mexico Travel
Episode 15: Playing in Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Mexico
by Craig Zabransky on June 30, 2016 in Mexico Travel, Podcast Show Notes
Playa. The word translates to “beach” in Spanish, but let’s also remind ourselves, “playa” contains the English word “play.” “Play” and “Beach” is a great way to start to understand Playa del Carmen one of Mexico’s most popular beach towns in the center, or rather the heart, of the famed Riviera Maya. Playa del Carmen, the […]
The Buzz of Bonampak; Visiting the Mayan Sistine Chapel
by Craig Zabransky on March 18, 2016 in Destination, Mexico Travel
We boarded the bus and left Palenque well before sunrise. We needed to travel far, not in distance per se, but the roads would take us through the jungles of inner Chiapas. Our destination: the Mayan Ruins of Bonampak, one of the must see, best Mayan sites in Chiapas. What’s the Buzz Inside Bonampak? The […]
Visiting the Mayan Ruins of Tulum and One of Riviera Maya’s Best Beaches
by Craig Zabransky on March 10, 2016 in Beach, Destination, Mexico Travel, Photo
I decided to return to the Mayan Ruins of Tulum during a recent trip to the Riviera Maya. Spending time in both Soliman Bay at Casa Corazon and also at Dreams Tulum, the Mayan Ruins of Tulum were so close. And this visit became my first to walk the site as a adventure travel photographer. […]
The Chiapas Adventure with ATMEX
by Craig Zabransky on March 9, 2016 in Films, Mexico Travel
“Craig, you must visit Chiapas one day, you will love it.” She made her case well, as she often told me reasons to visit her home state of Chiapas during our afternoon coffee conversations at the office oasis, the Banamex fountain. Her family would even take care of me as she knew my Spanish skills […]
Travel To Mexico City, the Stay AdvenTours New 2016 Tour Dates
by Craig Zabransky on February 24, 2016 in Mexico Travel
the 2016 tour dates have been announced for the Stay AdvenTours Travel to Mexico City. Once again we will be heading making Mexico City Travel a fall event, s sign up to join me in Mexico’s Capital City. So let’s get ready to explore, experience and enjoy the magic of Mexico City in 2016. Stay […]
Sunrise in a Hammock at the Palm at Playa del Carmen
by Craig Zabransky on January 31, 2016 in Mexico Travel, Sunset Sunday
I decided to remain poolside and order another cocktail, I wanted to wait till the sun set to capture the golden hour’s light and the views from the rooftop at the Palm at Playa. After an incredible social afternoon including a live #Mexchat and before a delicious dinner at Plank, I just wanted to relax […]
Episode 09: The Eco-Adventures of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
by Craig Zabransky on October 28, 2015 in Mexico Travel, Podcast Show Notes
As Puerto Vallarta begins to focus on the next high season, many travelers will be heading to the Mexican seaside destination. Some will be repeat visitors, others first timers to Puerto Vallarta and maybe even first timers to Mexico. They can all discover this popular beach destination in Mexico is more than just margaritas and sunsets on […]
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