by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Guatemala, People and Culture
All Mayan ruins are interesting and nice to look at in their own way. And weβve seen quite a few of them in Mexico β Tulum, Teotihuacan in Mexico City, Palenque, Chichen Itza… But Tikal in Guatemala surprised us the most and felt authentic compared to others....
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Exploring cities, Mexico, People and Culture, Photo Essays
San Cristobal de las Casas is a very colorful and pleasant town in the Chiapas state of Mexico. We spent there a whole week – walking in town, in the forest and mountain biking. It is situated in Chiapas mountains 2200 meters high above the sea level, so there...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Adventures, Blog, Exploring cities, Mexico, People and Culture
Valladolid, the home of Mayan people, lies in the heart of the Yucatan. With population under 50,000 it makes it cozy enough not to be overwhelmed by big city vibes. Itβs perfect for exploring the history of Yucatan peninsula. Church, cathedral and colorful buildings...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, People and Culture, Wildlife and Nature
For better understanding, read part 1 first. Days were filled working at gondola and endlessly answering touristsβ questions, mentally rolling our eyes. In the evenings we went biking and exploring around Banff. We spent hardly any time in town itself as it was very...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, People and Culture, Wildlife and Nature
Full of expectations, we arrived in Banff a decade ago. What was living in Banff like? Read about our first impressions and a lot of tips for newcomers we gathered over the years. New country, new town, new home, new job, new language, new friends and new ways of...