by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jul 29, 2023 | Blog, Canada, People and Culture
Kicking Horse Pedestrian Bridge is an iconic feature of Golden in British Columbia. It’s the perfect spot for photos, picnics, events, or just taking in the views. When you visit Golden in British Columbia, the one thing you shouldn’t miss on your itinerary is...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Dec 13, 2022 | Blog, Canada, People and Culture
Global Fest is an annual family-friendly cultural & fireworks festival that lights up the sky and features a dance program, interactive games, and world-class fireworks by pyro artists. Global Fest has entertained locals and visitors for 20 years, and its...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jun 30, 2023 | Biking, Blog, Hiking & Trekking, People and Culture, Peru
The main hub for mountaineers and outdoor enthusiasts in Peru, and possibly the whole of South America, is Huaraz, the biggest city in the Cordillera Blanca region. Place, where nature is the decision maker, this Peruvian outdoor heaven will push your limits to the...
by Maya Steiningerova | Mar 5, 2018 | Blog, Exploring cities, Hiking & Trekking, Nicaragua, People and Culture, Photo Essays, Water Activities, Wildlife and Nature
Nicaragua is the perfect place for travelers of all type, it has everything from cultural experiences to outdoor adventures and laid back Caribbean islands. You can enjoy hiking volcanoes, amazing surfing beaches, wandering the colonial towns, releasing baby turtles,...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Aug 31, 2021 | Blog, Bolivia, People and Culture
Traveling from La Paz to Uyuni is a 540 km journey that can be as comfortable and scenic as you make it. With limited time in Bolivia, we wanted to make the most of it. The result was a scenic train ride with locals, watching lagoons filled with flamingos, quinoa...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Feb 7, 2022 | Blog, People and Culture, Photo Essays, Venezuela
During our trip to the Venezuelan jungle, we had the pleasure of visiting Wakahara village and meeting indigenous Warao people living in the Orinoco River Delta the traditional way. And we are bringing you a photo essay and a peek into their daily lives. Together with...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Feb 1, 2022 | Blog, Chile, People and Culture, Travel Tips
Before you buy your flight ticket, read our list of interesting facts about Chile. Chile is a land of complete opposites. Contrasts between hot and cold, wet and dry, low and high, city and nature, beaches and mountains, poor and rich. Everybody can fall in love with...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Dec 20, 2018 | Blog, El Salvador, Nicaragua, People and Culture, Stories from the road
Boat crossing from El Salvador to Nicaragua is one of the most enjoyable ways we’ve ever crossed the borders. We enjoyed the beautiful day on the ocean and were warmly welcomed in La Union, El Salvador and Potosi, Nicaragua which don’t see many visitors. If you would...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Sep 11, 2023 | Blog, New Zealand, People and Culture
Things like New Zealand having more sheep than people or having astounding mountains and nature, in general, is something everybody knows about. What foreigners or short term visitors to New Zealand don’t know is something you usually notice after a longer time spent...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jun 19, 2023 | Blog, Guatemala, People and Culture, Photo Essays
Guatemala might be the poorest country in Central America but is also the most interesting one. It has its share of safety issues, but you wouldn’t find a better place to immerse yourself in another culture (or experience a huge cultural shock). One of the best...