Staying Adventurous With Craig Zabransky

Come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as he returns to Baja California Sur and explores the lure of Loreto. To help share the story, Craig records five interviews and speaks with local tour guides, hotel owners, tourism operators and more.  He also discuss the local cuisine, sunset and sunrise locations, his top travel tips, the mindset moment, and special details traveling with Covid protocols. Plus more. Much more.  Located on the Baja peninsula, this region is hours north of Cabo and provides a tranquil tropical desert escape. To visit the episode's show notes through the Staying Adventurous podcast page > here. And also make sure to "subscribe" to his quest to be your guide to "staying adventurous' to receive each new monthly episode. 

Come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as he skis his way down the wild and wonderful mountains located in Snowshoe, West Virginia. He shares tales of epic ski runs with impressive verticals and the joys of his time staying in a centrally located boutique property. To help share the story, Craig interviews the owner of Elk River Snowboard & Ski Rental, the executive chef from Appalachia Kitchen and also the owner the Corduroy Inn and Lodge. The podcast also offers thoughts on the local cuisine, sunset locations and Craig hares his top travel tips and the mindset moment, plus more. Much more.  Located in the mid-Atlantic region, Snowshoe may be under the radar for many, but it certainly offers a great east coast ski holiday. To learn more about this destination and all the stories about the region visit the episode's show notes through the Staying Adventurous podcast page > here. And also make sure to "subscribe" to his quest to be your guide to "staying adventurous' to receive each new mon

In this episode, Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com decides to take us on a journey through Luxury Travel and introduce StayLuxurious.com. Luxury has always been part of the adventure, and now there is a website specifically designed to curate these experiences to inspire you to take and make luxury travel part of your journey. Craig will also help you make it happen with access to his knowledge and expertise in his new travel consulting services.  To help him define luxury travel in the current changing travelscape, he invites two guests to share their knowledge. Listen in as both Kristina from Vacayou and Gina from Casa Velas & Gran Velas share their wisdom on luxury travel trends and destinaitons.  Remember Luxury is part of the adventure, so listen in and get set to reward yourself in 2021 with a luxurious trip and let stay luxurious be your guide.  Stay Luxurious, Craig

Happy New Year! In the special milestone 50th episode host Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com decides to take us on a journey through New Year’s Resolutions.  He shares personal resolutions,  inspires us with travel ideas, offers advice for crafting resolutions, highlights the history of resolutions, and even encourages you to join him in making New Year’s Resolutions for 2021.  To help, Maggie Mistal, one of the best known career coaches returns to show and he also welcomes  a certified personal trainer, Patrick Coglianese, for fitness ideas.  Listen in and make 2021 a year for adventure and accomplishment. Make 2021 a great year with impactful New Year's Resolutions. 

Every year host Craig Zabransky loves to recommend the new products he discovers and others he creates in his holiday gift guide episode.  For the 6th annual guide, our host has created 3 holiday gifts for everyone on your list; the 8th annual Stay Adventurous Travel Calendar for 2021 - Europe by Foot, Gifts from the Road, a new book showcasing mindset moments selected to help you create better travel experiences, and Holiday Wine Selections that also include a future virtual tasting event.   Craig interviews the Paris based travel content creator of Jetting Around Media Pola and the CEO and co-founder of our sponsor BottleKeeper Adam, in addition to providing some sample product ideas from his reviews, his top travel tips for 2021 and his most important staying adventurous mindset moment to date This podcast is desgined to provide you with great gift ideas for everyone on your list this holiday season.  Check the podcast shownotes here for all the details. Happy Holidays

Come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as he explores the Space Coast of Florida. Located on the Atlantic Coast in central Florida, visitors can find a region filled with adventure, optimism, and attractions. From must visits like the NASA Kennedy Space Center and the Cocoa Beach Pier, to unique activities and beach vacation favorites. Come with me to learn how to spend a holiday in Florida's Space Coast. To help me share the story I lined up 5 interviews. Listen in to hear from folks involved with our space program and attractions including the Kennedy Space Center and the American Space Museum, a places where I spent my evenings at the Courtyard by Marriott in Cocoa Beach to the Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier just down the beach. Finally we will hear from the local tourism board to round out everything one can do when visiting town. Plus, as always also expect the Top Travel Tips, the Staying Adventurous Mindset Moment.  This was Craig's first time to Space Coast in over 30years and he will not w

Come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as he returns to Mexico and visits the colonial and UNESCO Heritage city of Oaxaca City for Day of the Dead.  Located in the southern part of Mexico, Craig will highlight many Dia de los Muertos celebrations including commentary from a local cemetery after midnight, provide details on the What to Do in Oaxaca such as a visit to archaeological site of Monte Alban, Mezcal distilleries and more as he talks about his 2019 visit and provides discussions for a 2020 visit. To help, the episode contains three interviews from guides who run tours in Oaxaca. It starts with the main on the ground guide during his travels, then his friend, guide and fellow content creator from Discover-Oaxaca, and finally the owner of Authentic Travel Mexico.  Plus, as always also expect the Top Travel Tips, the Staying Adventurous Mindset Moment, and learn “what to eat" from tacos, to mole, grasshoppers and more. This was Craig's third time to Oaxaca and second visit to Oaxaca City.

So what are you going to do now that travel is starting to open up again? Are you planning to say, "I'm going to Disney World?" Walt Disney World began its phased reopening in mid-July and if you are interested to learning what it is like then come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as he returns this summer to see if the magic is back. Listen in to hear about his experiences in the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, also catch also the typical segments; the mindset moment, what to eat, and the top 3 travel tips. Also, hear from a parent who has already returned to Disney twice since the recent reopening as she provides details on Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom and more. This maybe Craig's first time back to Disney in over 5 years, and his first time at the Caribbean Beach Resort and Disney Springs, but he is already to return again, especially with the Florida Resident Discount. For more details or stories about Disney visit the episode's show notes through the Staying Adventurous podcast page > here

Come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as he returns to Mexico and visits the magic town (pueblo magico) of Valle de Bravo. Located less than 2 hours from Mexico City, this small town is filled with world class adventure, serves as a vantage point for visitors travleing to witness the monarch butterfly migration, is a chance to walk back in time on cobblestone streets with colonial architecture, partake in many eco-adventures, and more. While in Valle de Bravo for the ATMEX (Adventure Travel Mexico) 2019 conference Craig had the opportunity to capture 4 interviews to help share the magic of this destinaiton. Fellow story teller Hassan shares his experience, owner of Very Muy Epico Adventures Juan talks epic adventures after hang gliding,  we talk local community focused activities with Expediciones Amanalco, and finally highlight a place to pamper oneself with a manager Rodavento Hotel in town. Plus, as always also expect the Top 3 Travel Tips, advice for when you plan your visit, the Staying

Thinking about Travel Again? Not sure what to expect?  Wondering if you are ready? Well, come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as he takes his first flight post lockdown and returns to one of his favoritve places in the Pocono Mountains - The Lodge at Woodloch.  Listen in to the details, advice and travel tips on what to expect when flying again, learn first hand from the resort General Manager what efforts go in to make the destination spa safe and comfortable for guests. Finally enjoy time with Woodloch's Executive Chef after a delicious Farm to Table dinner and its local on Farmicist for advice and encouragement on how to create your own garden this summer.   For all the details on this episode and all the links mentioned on the podcast visit the episode's show notes through the Staying Adventurous podcast page > here. It is epsiode 44. And also make sure to "subscribe" to the quest to continue 'staying adventurous' and receive each new monthly episode in your podcast app. 

Not ready or able to travel, don't worry, open up a bottle of wine, pour a glass and listen in to discover how to travel through wine without leaving our homes. Come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as he talks wine travel.  This month, listen in for two detailed interviews with wine experts along with interviews from wine makers located at two unique vineyards. The experts are Tom Smith, a sommelier, restaurant co-owner of MEAT in Islamorada, and creator of a local virtual wine tasting and Diane Letulle, a fellow travel blogger focusing on wine journaling with her WSET Level 3 with Distinction. As for the vineyards we will visit award winning Estate Argyros in Santorini, Greece and Vesco Ridge Vineyards located on the Adirondack Coast Wine Trail. We shall also highlight many others wine destinations worthy of a visit in your glass this summer and also a visit once travel opens up again. As always we will also have the staying adventurous mindset moment, along with the top 3 "travel" tips, th

Come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as he navigates not just how to stay home and stay safe, but also to stay traveling in this time of Covid-19.  The episode shows us how to stay more than home, points us in the direction to planning our next trip, details ways to travel inside our house in this "lock down," and offers each one of us a real physical postcard.  It also details a staying adventurous mindset on how to travel inward, and discusses the Sunset Sunday series and why it remains so important today. So listen in to Craig, your host, and get ready to take and make adventure even in this time of Covid-19.  For all the details on this episode and even search for other destinations as part of your travel research and visit the episode's show notes through the Staying Adventurous podcast page > here. And also make sure to "subscribe" to his quest to continue 'staying adventurous' to receive each new monthly episode. 

Come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as he leaves the "Maine" land to explore its coast and sail among its many islands.  With a first stop in Portland, Maine, Craig then heads up the coast to Rockland, Maine and set sail on the US National Historic Schooner Victory Chimes.  In both places he dines on the local seafood, yes the lobster, and also talks with locals to discuss the experiences available for travelers to this growing region. He discovers why people believe Maine truly might be "vacation land" as its license plates dictate. Craig interviews a local restaurant owner of the Porthole Restaurant and Pub on the Wharf and also the Captain of the Victory Chimes itself after spending a few nights on board. The third interview is a how to make a whiskey cocktail, a lesson you can try at home too.  Plus, as always also expect the Top 3 Travel Tips, advice for when you plan your visit, the Staying Adventurous Mindset Moment, a take-away to ponder for your next voyage anywhere and the perfect

Come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as he starts the 2020s and showcases La Paz Mexico.  As the capital of the Mexican State Baja California Sur, this coastal city is the gateway to adventures on the Sea of Cortez and the local Sierra mountain range.  From snorkeling in the Aquarium of the World with sea lions to hikes connecting ranches in a protected bioshphere along with birding, UNESCO Heritage sites, bucket list beaches, glamping and a seaside malecon filled with art get ready to appreciate the liveliness of this peaceful place.  Also hear 3 interviews, 2 local guides one from Tuna Tuna Tours and Red Travel Mexico and also another from the local tourism office. Plus, as always also expect the Top 3 Travel Tips, advice for when you plan your visit, the Staying Adventurous Mindset Moment, a take-away to ponder for your next voyage anywhere and the sunset spot along with a new segment - What to Eat.  This was Craig's first visit to La Paz, although its been one his radar for years. For mo

It's time for the 5th annual Holiday Gift Guide. Every year host Craig Zabransky loves to bring forth some of the products he discovers, works with, and even crafts himself to a holiday gift guide annually. Inside each gift guide you'll find the right items for the adventurous people on your list and for yourself too.  Inside listen to learn about 8 stocking stuffer ideas (also perfect for Hanukkah,) holiday travel tips, the staying adventurous mindset moment, and learn about the 7th annual Stay Adventurous Travel Calendar for 2020 - Bucket List Beaches.  Also hear from Bridget from Allett Wallets, the thinnest wallets in the marketplace, from Tim author of the World's Cheapest Destinations, a book in its 5th edition, and also welcome back Maggie Mistal to discuss gifts designed to help you pursue purpose and passion in life and acknowledge career milestones.  As always, check the podcast shownotes at https://www.stayadventurous.com/podcast/ and scroll to this episode (#39). Wishing you the merriest of holida

Come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as he crosses the pond and heads to Europe again this time to visit Lisbon, Portugal. Complete with the 3 Cs of Europe (castles, cathedrals and cafes) this city offers more than a typical European city holiday.  Listen in as Craig describes his experiences in Lisbon along with three local interviews. He gets help on the what to do, where to go from Vitor of Visit Lisboa, what to eat from Celia author of Eat Portugal and look into the city's recent interesting past as a city of spies from Jes of Lisbon Walker.  Plus, as always, enjoy the Top 3 Travel Tips, the Staying Adventurous Mindset Moment, and discover the best place to capture a sunset with a view of the city.  This was Craig's first visit to Portugal and he can easily see why locals and visitors claim to love Lisbon. For more images, stories and advice on Lisbon, visit the episode's show notes through the Staying Adventurous podcast page > here. Also make sure to "subscribe" to his quest to continu

Come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as he navigates an Alabama Adventure in the Rocket City - Huntsville. Rich with more than its NASA Space Camp Craig discovers plenty to see and do in this attractive southern destination.  Listen in to the interviews with contacts from the local Huntsville CVB, Alabama's top destination the US Space and Rocket Center and the downtown Embassy Suite hotel where he spent his evenings. Enjoy the Top 3 Travel Tips, the Staying Adventurous Mindset Moment, and discover the best place to capture a sunset with a view of the city.  This was Craig's third visit to Alabama, but his first to its Rocket City. For more about Huntsville visit the episode's show notes through the Staying Adventurous podcast page > here. Also make sure to "subscribe" to his quest to continue 'staying adventurous

  Come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as he takes a week to travel inside the interior of Alaska. Follow along as he explores the destinations of Fairbanks, Denali, Talkeetna (Mt McKinley Lodge) and Kenai. Learn the activities and fun available for travelers and also reasons why to go and visit the last frontier. Hear from two local tourism lodge managers from the Princess Lodges he stayed at and also get advice from seasoned travelers who have traveled to all seven continents - his own parents. Plus, as always also listen in for the Top 3 Travel Tips, advice for when you plan your visit to Alaska, the Staying Adventurous Mindset Moment, a take-away to ponder for your next voyage anywhere and for a place to capture a sunset with the high one - Denali himself This was Craig's second visit to Alaska, but his first inside the interior where the entire podcast focuses. For more about Alaska visit the episode's show notes through the Staying Adventurous podcast page > here. Also make sure to "su

Come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as showcases his Stay Luxurious side with a visit to a destination spa - The Lodge at Woodloch. Learn about all the latest spa treatments, but discover how a spa holiday goes well beyond the massages. Uncover this oasis nestled in the northeast Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania and prepare for a personal awakening of the mind, body and soul. Hear from the spa director as she discusses the destination spa's accolades, details some of the most popular courses and classes, and highlights a few ways to pamper oneself. Then hear from Career Coach Maggie Mistal about some of her secrets as she prepares to be a guest presenter for the firth time this July. Plus, as always also expect the Top 3 Travel Tips, advice for when you plan your visit and the Staying Adventurous Mindset Moment, a take-away to ponder for your next voyage anywhere.  Craig has visited the spa a few times himself and looks forward to returning soon. For more details on this destination and sto

Come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as showcases Colima, Mexico. As one of the smallest states in Mexico, Colima resides on the Pacific Coast and remains largely off the modern day tourism trail except for perhaps Manzanillo and a "Pueblo Magico" of Comala.But with two large volcanos, Volcan de Colima (active) and Volcan de Nevado and a growing adventure travel platform, this charming state is set to grow its tourism and showcase its local pride with products such as its local craft beer from Cerveceria de Colima and actual rum (not tequila) distilled in Mexico at Ron Classico, the artisanal salt of  Fleur de Sel, and even the current reigning Ms Mexico.   Also hear 3 interviews, one local guides and two fellow travelers, designed to enhance the discussion about coming to Colima. Plus, as always also expect the Top 3 Travel Tips, advice for when you plan your visit and the Staying Adventurous Mindset Moment, a take-away to ponder for your next voyage anywhere.  This was Craig's first visit