When I arrived to Pescadero, BCS (Baja California Sur) I discovered the essence of Baja California. I found my Baja. Walking up to the lobby at Ranchero Pescadero I took this image. I wanted to go for a drive across Mexico and take a long endless desert road and also take to the Pacific Ocean […]
Let’s Go for a Ride in Baja California Sur
by Craig Zabransky on March 2, 2015 in Destination, Mexico Travel, Photo
Exploring the Mayan Ruins of Riviera Maya with a Car is Easy and Safe
by Craig Zabransky on February 23, 2015 in Destination, Mexico Travel
A trip to the Riviera Maya is not complete without a visit to Mayan Ruins. There are plenty to choose from, but for first timers, a visit to one of the “Big Three” Chichen Itza, Tulum or Coba is a great way to start your exploration. Although tours can take you to each of these […]
The Dreams (Resort) Beaches of the Riviera Maya
by Craig Zabransky on January 29, 2015 in Beach, Mexico Travel
On my recent visit through the Riviera Maya, good fortune enabled me to stay at two separate Dreams Resorts. Yes, I was certainly “living the dream”. On both properties I enjoyed spending time poolside, but when heading to the Mexico’s Riviera Maya, a trip to the beach is a must. Dreams Tulum Beach Just a […]
Where to Stay in Downtown Mérida, Yucatán? Casa Azul Hotel
by Craig Zabransky on January 27, 2015 in Where to Stay?
Yucatán’s capital city, Mérida, leaves an impression on its visitors. The grand paseos, tasty local cuisine and a place enriched by its hacienda history continues to grow in popularity for visitors seeking to travel inside Mexico and explore beyond its beaches. And when searching for a place to stay in the heart of Mérida, a city nicknamed […]
The Virgin Beaches of the Yucatan at Hotel Xixim
by Craig Zabransky on January 15, 2015 in Beach, Mexico Travel
After driving the ten-kilometer coastal road from Celestún, Yucatán further out of town (into the wild), I arrived to the eco-friendly Hotel Xixim. It took nearly 30 minutes to travel those last few kilometers from town, but the Hotel offering a “Unique Mayan Experience” offered me a chance to relive a childhood memory and experience a […]
Tasting Chilaquiles Verde in the Riviera Maya and Yucatan
by Craig Zabransky on December 1, 2014 in Culture Thru Cuisine, Mexico Travel
When I travel to Mexico breakfast often, if not always, translates to Chilaquiles Verde. Every trip and everywhere I dedicate one morning (if not more) to tasting my favorite Mexican Breakfast dish. What are Chilaquiles? Simply stated, the dish originates from a peasant’s meal (as many great dishes do) with “day old” tortilla chips baked, […]
Where to Stay in Soliman Bay, Mexico – Casa de Corazon
by Craig Zabransky on October 30, 2014 in Mexico Travel, Where to Stay?
Even as Cancun and the Riviera Maya continue to develop and grow, visitors can still find some places off the main commercialized tourist trail without going south of Tulum. One such place is Casa de Corazon in Soliman Bay. When returning to Riviera Maya I asked mi amiga Kay from LocoGringo.com about places to stay […]
The Yucatan Hacienda Holiday – Staying at Hacienda Xcanatun
by Craig Zabransky on October 1, 2014 in Mexico Travel, Where to Stay?
Ever since I started traveling to Mexico for work in 2006, I dreamed about staying in an authentic Hacienda. I wanted to experience the history, the grandeur, and be pampered in its luxury. I checked into Hacienda Xcanatun earlier this year and realized my dream and then some. What made it so special? Attention To […]
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