Staying Adventurous with Craig Zabransky

Come along with Craig Zabransky of StayAdventurous.com as he heads out west once again—this time exploring another American treasure: Yellowstone. Craig is joined by renowned photographer Tom Murphy, whose work includes capturing the iconic bison featured on a recent U.S. postage stamp and the one used for the episode art. Together, they dive into the beauty, wildlife, and timeless appeal of our n...

Happy Holidays! Every year, host Craig Zabransky shares the latest products he's discovered—and a few he's created—in his annual Holiday Gift Guide episode. For the 2025 edition, Craig once again curates meaningful gift ideas, including his 13th annual Stay Adventurous Travel Calendar for 2026 – The Best Of, his adventure-inspired book Gifts from the Road , and the Stay Luxurious Wine Journeys exp...

Come along with Craig Zabransky of   StayAdventurous.com   as heads out west for an adventurous return to the Grand Canyon after 30 years and visits to other American West treasures.  To assist, Craig also interviews fellow author, Kevin Fedarko and NY Times Best seller  about his book on an epic adventure through the Grand Canyon,  "A Walk in the Park."  You will also find the usual segments incl...

Come along with Craig Zabransky of   StayAdventurous.com   as he discusses his adventures through the Blue Ridge Mountains on the East Coast of the United States. To assist, Craig also interviews a fellow author, Paula Whyman about her new book on becoming a "Bad Naturalist" in these very mountains.  You will also find our usual segments including the Top 3 Travel Tips, the Mindset Moment and more...

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 2024 version, our host curated and created multiple gift ideas once again with his 12th annual Stay Adventurous Travel Calendar for 2025 - A Return to Sunsets,  Gifts from the Road  his mindset adventure travel book, and his  Stay Luxuri...

Come along with Craig Zabransky of   StayAdventurous.com   as he continues his mission to inspire you to take and make adventure in your life. In this episode he interviews an American in Bordeaux and tastes Frech Blue Wine.  After working in wine living California, Stephanie Rivin, eventally makes her way to Bordeaux to be the winemaker for French Blue Wine. We learn her story and taste this easy...

Come along with Craig Zabransky of   StayAdventurous.com   as he continues his mission to inspire you to take and make adventure in your life. In this episode he reviews a way to Follow the Sun for a year with family.  After taking a few travel sabbaticals of his own, he was excited to interview author (and now expert traveler) Margaret Bensfield Sullivan to discuss her recent book - Following the...

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 Tip...

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 t...

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 Mancomuna...

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 J...

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 wil...

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.  Yo...

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...

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 Jonath...

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...

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 Journ...

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 Ti...

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 Mer...

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 proje...

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...

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...

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...

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 vi...

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 tra...