Let’s play word association. Ready, “Cuba” Ok, what came to mind? Now how about if I said “Santiago de Cuba?” Wait, where? I suspect many of you thought of rum, cigars, coffee, classic cars and Castro when playing word association. But when I said Santiago de Cuba? Do you even know the name of a […]

10 First Impressions, 8 Travel Tips from 7 hours in Santiago de Cuba
by Craig Zabransky on May 23, 2017 in Cruise Travel, Destination, Reflection

5 Tips for Planning an Adventurous Europe Vacation
by stayadventurous on February 16, 2017 in Destination, Guest Post
You don’t want the typical European vacation with crowded tourist spots, brand-name hotels, or meals at chain restaurants. Instead, you prefer adventures, and want something different out of your travels.The number of adventures you can have in Europe is astounding, so take your time crafting a trip that you’ll remember for the rest of your […]

Useful Tips for Your First Travel Photography Trip
by stayadventurous on February 3, 2017 in Guest Post
A few years back, when it dawned on me that I wanted to travel the world independently, one thing I was ecstatic about is having a lot of time on my hands to photograph stunning landmarks, interesting cultures, and wonderful people. Since I started traveling, I’ve always made sure that everything will go according to […]

Three Must Dos in Langkawi, Malaysia
by Craig Zabransky on August 16, 2016 in Destination, Featured
Malaysia, a tropical destination, always intrigued but its distance can be an obstacle for someone located on the other side of the world. Then as good fortune prevailed I suddenly had tickets to experience the sensations of Singapore through Singapore Air and I decided to research tourism in Malaysia and make a hotel booking for […]

Episode 16: Solo Travel Tips, Advice and Inspiration
by Craig Zabransky on July 29, 2016 in Podcast Show Notes
Are you ready to travel to where you want, when you want and make all the decisions? Are you ready to experience the world and it’s citizens in a unique way and have it restore your faith in humanity? Are you ready to connect deeper and learn more about yourself? If any of this excites […]

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 […]

Sitges, Catalonia – Barcelona’s Best Beach
by Craig Zabransky on January 28, 2016 in Beach
I may have a new favorite beach town in Spain and it may just be Spain’s Best Beach town – period. Yes, after spending ten days on the beach in Sitges, Catalonia I can confirm this Barcelona beach escape as one place to top your lists in Spain. For me, it may just surpass San […]

First Time in Miami? Four Places to Visit
by Craig Zabransky on December 22, 2015 in Destination
Although I am not new to Miami, I’ve visited the destination countless times since the early 2000s, I now consider the city more of my home turf with my current relocation to Islamorada and the upper Florida Keys. My visits are now not just to escape the cold (or experience the cool). I discovered much […]
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