Come along with Craig Zabransky of  StayAdventurous.com  as he shares the adventures that await to those who visit 2 of the 5 Blue Zones with travels to Ikaria, Greece and Nicoya, Costa Rica.  We dscuss Blue Zone travels and hear driectly from two individuals who share details from each of the blue zones through our interviews. You will also find our usual segments including the Top 3 Travel Tips, the Mindset Moment  and more. Much more.  For all the details on this episode or any of the episodes created  to inspire you to take and make adventure in your life, please visit the podcast shownotes page.

Come along with Craig Zabransky of  StayAdventurous.com  as he completes his travel quest to visit 50 states in 50 years as he heads off to Oahu.  In this episode he explores the Hawaiian Island while he circles the island in a jeep taking in the sights through multiple stops across his 8 day / 7 night journey. Inside he details the culture he discovers, the adventures he takes, the cuisine he tastes and how it was surfing on the famous North Shore.  To help share this details of this bucket list Hawaiin adventure he interviews his travel companions, his family, to highlight their exepreinces too.  You will also find our usual segments including the Top 3 Travel Tips, the Mindset Moment and the return of the Mercer minute, the sunset segment, and culture through cuisine and more. Much more.  Let's explore Oahu.  For all the details on this episode or any of the episodes created  to ispire you to take and make adventure in your life, please visit the podcast shownotes page.

Come along with Craig Zabransky of  StayAdventurous.com  as he returns to one of his favorite countires - Mexico to explore its Sierra Norte in Oaxaca.   To help share this details about this community focused travel adventure destinaiton he will interview a local guide from Expediciones Sierra Norte and a fellow adventure seeker who traveled with him on the 4 days through the "Pueblos Mancomunados." You can also a few of our usual segments including the Top 3 Travel Tips, the Mindset Moment and more. Much more.  Let's explore the Sierra Norte.  To visit the episode's show notes find the complete podcast page > here. And also make sure to "subscribe" to his quest to allow Craig to be your travel guide through our world and continue to inspire you to take and make adventure in your life.

Happy Holidays! 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 9th annual guide, our host curated and created multiple gift ideas; the 11th annual Stay Adventurous Travel Calendar for 2024 - America the Beautiful , Gifts from the Road his mindset adventure travel book, and his Stay Luxurious Wine Journeys, a virtual tasting event on Dec 29th for French Favorites and his Journey to Spain for June 2024.  Craig  also details a list of stocking stuffer recommendaitons from his product reviews and even crosss over to mention items from his Stay Luxurious Holiday List too. He shares a mindset moment about the holidays and offers wine tips and advice for his travel tips while also interviewing a director from the Wine Institue.  This podcast is desgined to provide you with great gift ideas for everyone on your list this holiday season.  Check the podcast shownotes and also a list of all the other destinations traveled here . Happy Holidays and Happy New Year, see you in 2024!

Come along with Craig Zabransky of  StayAdventurous.com  as he continues his mission to inspire you to take and make adventure in your life with the "Travel Quest." As many of you know, he completed visiting his 50th state in 50 years, with a recent trip to Oahu, but beofre he discusses his Hawaiin adventure  he decided to celebrate the travel quest by showcasing others.  In this epsidoe you will hear from Shari Leid from an imperfectly perfect life about her quest to meet a stranger from every state and also Drew Knowles author of the Route 66 Adventure Handbook. Also, expect a staying adventurous mindset moment, travel tips for creating (and completing) a quest and more. Much more.  To visit the episode's show notes find the complete podcast page > here. And also make sure to "subscribe" to his quest to allow Craig to be your travel guide across the planet.

Come along with Craig Zabransky of  StayAdventurous.com  as he continues his quest to reach all 50 states in 50 years and visits his 49th state - North Dakota and discovers there is far more to Fargo. To help share this details about this "north of normal" destinaiton he interviews the CVB, a local restaurateur, and a hotel manager along with sharing stories from spending a few days in town.  You can also a few of our usual segments including the Top 3 Travel Tips, the Mindset Moment and more. Much more.  To visit the episode's show notes find the complete podcast page > here. And also make sure to "subscribe" to his quest to allow Craig to be your travel guide through our world.

Come along with Craig Zabransky of  StayAdventurous.com as he dives into summer thru swimming.  As an avid swimmer this episode explores the benefits of swimming for all ages and experience levels and highlights a local Fllorida Keys open water swim - Save Alligator Lighthouse. Listen to interviews with PhD Alex Hutchison author of The Swim Prescription and also Rob Dixon on the board of Friends of the Pool who swims to Alligator Light solo every year.  Also you can expect the Staying Adventurous Mindset Moment, some swimming travel tips, and more. Much more.  To visit the episode's show notes find the complete podcast page > here. And also make sure to "subscribe" to his quest to allow Craig to be your travel guide across our planet.

Come along with Craig Zabransky of  StayAdventurous.com  as he returns Mexico and the state of Yucatan to further explore and appreciate its magical and mystical cenotes. From its ancient maya origins to its modern day pleasures a visit to Yucatan (the Mexican state) for its centoes and other activities is a must for any and all adventure seekers. Hear interviews from fellow travel writer Jonathan Soroff  and Nat Geo Explorer and Mayan archaeologist Guillermo de Anda to deepen our knowledge of the cenotes and the joys we can have visiting them. Also, expect hear my take and oue usual segments; Top 3 Travel Tips, Culture thru Cuisine, the Mindset Moment and more. Much more.  To visit the episode's show notes find the complete podcast page > here. And also make sure to "subscribe" to his quest to allow Craig to be your travel guide across the globe.

Come along with Craig Zabransky of  StayAdventurous.com on a Race to Alaska via an interview with Karl Kruger an adventurer who paddled his way through 750 miles of challenging seas.  Listen in as he shares his memories, challenges and even highlights his next quest to paddle through a major portion of The Northwest Passage. Also, expect the Staying Adventurous Mindset Moment, a special new years well wishes with a check in on resolutions for 2023, and more. Much more.  To visit the episode's show notes find the complete podcast page > here. And also make sure to "subscribe" to his quest to allow Craig to be your travel guide across the globe.

Happy Holidays! 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 8th annual guide, our host curated and created multiple gift ideas; the 10th annual Stay Adventurous Travel Calendar for 2023 - the World of Wine, , Gifts from the Road his mindset adventure travel book, and his Stay Luxurious Wine Journeys, a virtual tasting event.  Craig  also details 7 products to consider for those on your nice and naughty lists who appreciate adventure. From the recently published book, Are You Ready to Love Your Job, to Smoke 'Ems for BBQ, to many more natural products to conside for everyone this holiday season.  This podcast is desgined to provide you with great gift ideas for everyone on your list this holiday season.  Check the podcast shownotes and also a list of all the other destinations traveled here . Happy Holidays!

Come along with Craig Zabransky of  StayAdventurous.com as he travels to the wine region of Paso Robles on the central coast of California.  Hear all about the Paso wines and the Paso difference from a PasoWine.com representative and also fellow wine enthusiasts who recommended I visit the region.   Also, expect the normal segments such as the Staying Adventurous Mindset Moment, my Top 3 Travel Tips, personal travel stories, the Mercer Minute and more. Much more.  To visit the episode's show notes find the complete podcast page > here. And also make sure to "subscribe" to his quest to allow Craig to be your travel guide across the globe.

Come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as he travels to Colonial Virginia to visit Williamsburg, Yorktown and more. Hear from experts from both Colonial Williamsburg and the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown and my own travel thoughts. Also, expect the normal segments such as the Staying Adventurous Mindset Moment, my Top 3 Travel Tips plus prepare for a new segment - the Mercer Minute, the place from the eyes of a 5th grader.  To visit the episode's show notes find the complete podcast page > here. And also make sure to "subscribe" to his quest to allow Craig to be your travel guide across the globe.

Come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as he discusses caving in Mexico, and interviews caving expert Kasia Biernacka as part of the National Geographic Explorer - the Deepest Cave expedition to Cheve in Oaxaca, Mexico. Learn more about the adventures that await those who enter caves and what it is like to search for the deepest cave with expert Bill Stone on this multi-year project.  To visit the episode's show notes find the complete podcast page > here. And also make sure to "subscribe" to his quest to allow Craig to be your travel guide.

Come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as he continues to share his quest for visiting all 50 US States by his 50th birthday. This podcast is the second in a series and contains two more interviews of fellow travelers on the same quest. Discover the many surprises that  traveling across America provides along with a special can't miss travel tips section for embarking on this epic journey.   To visit the episode's show notes find the complete podcast page > here. And also make sure to "subscribe" to his quest to allow Craig to be your travel guide.

Come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as he shares his quest for visiting all 50 US States by his 50th birthday. He is almost complete and recently visited 4 more states to climb to 48 in total. In this epsidoe he shares details from his US adventures, and interviews 2 others on the quest of 50 by 50 to share more about the history, culture, cuisine and beauty of America.  Packed with surprises too, learn more about many obscure places in the US to visit as well.   To visit the episode's show notes find the complete podcast page > here. And also make sure to "subscribe" to his quest to allow Craig to be your guide to "staying adventurous' by receiving each new monthly travel episode.

Happy New Year! In this episode host Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com decides to discuss the state of travel as we all move into 2022. To help with the journey he brings on Luxury Travel Insider Tiffany Dowd, and Toronto based travel agent and fellow fan of Mexico Ethel Davey to discuss their recent trips and what they are seeing for 2022.  We will also explore travel resolutions, a mindset moment for the new year, and my recent trips to Chiapas Mexico and Tampa Bay, Florida. So let's get excited to stay adventurous and continue to take and make adventure in 2022

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 7th annual guide, our host curated and created multiple gift ideas; the 9th annual Stay Adventurous Travel Calendar for 2022 - Culture Through Cuisine, Gifts from the Road, my mindset adventure travel book, annual Holiday Wine Selections, a winter virtual tasting event, and a free travel consultancy.  Craig  also details Crated for Love, a must Arrowhead Pop-up Table, Maggie Mistal's Coaching and Career tune-up, and the Groove Life products along with the mindset moment and travel tips.  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 heads to the Heartland of America. Kansas City here we come. To help share the story, Craig interviews PR for Visit KC, a senior curator for the World War I Museum and a friend who attened the KC Chiefs home opener at Arrow Head stadium.  Also, expect many delightful details and descriptions of the culture through cuisine, the 3 top travel tips, the mindset moment and more. Much more.  This was Craig's first time to Kanas City and it will not be his last. To visit the episode's show notes find the complete podcast page > here. And also make sure to "subscribe" to his quest to be your guide to "staying adventurous' and receive each new monthly travel episode.

Come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as he travels to Ocean City, Maryland to explore the beach, boardwalk, bay and beyond.  To help share the story, Craig interviews the local tourism marketering director and longtime resident sharing the what to do, where to eat, and where to stay. Also, expect the local cuisine, sunset, top travel tips, the mindset moment segments. Plus more. Much more.  This was Craig's second time to Ocean City and he already plans to return again next summer. To visit the episode's show notes for more details visit 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 explores Georgia and zip(line)s his way through Historic Banning Mills. Experience the world's longest zipline, tree house lodging, new handicap accessible ATVs, and more.   To help share the story, Craig interviews the activities manager and owner along with sharing informaiton on his local cuisine, sunset, top travel tips, the mindset moment segments. Plus more. Much more.  Banning Mills is 45 minutes from Atlanta, Georgia. To visit the episode's show notes for more details visit 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.