by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jan 26, 2022 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking, Running
Floe Lake is a little-known day hike in Kootenay National Park with an impressive rock wall surrounding the lake. Commonly known for British Columbia, the trail is surrounded by greenery rather than rocks, as itβs the case with hiking trails in Alberta. Kootenay...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Feb 3, 2022 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking, Running, Winter Sports
Boom Lake Hike is a little-known easy trail in Banff National Park, ending at a large gorgeous lake with Boom Mountain in the background. Whether hiking in summer or cross country skiing in winter, itβs a picturesque year-round destination. With the exponential growth...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Dec 4, 2022 | Biking, Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking, Running, Water Activities, Wildlife and Nature, Winter Sports
Fernie is a charming little mountain town that lies on the southern end of the Canadian Rockies. Itβs a little-known adventure playground and we want to show you all the amazing things you can do while visiting. Located in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, the...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jan 29, 2022 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking, Running
One of the best off-the-beaten-path places in Banff National Park with a pristine blue lake and a glacier above. Glacier Lake Trail is 18 km long, an ideal trail run, hike or even backpacking overnight trip for beginners. Banff National Park has so many undiscovered...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Aug 21, 2023 | Biking, Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking, Road trips and Hitchhiking, Running, Water Activities, Wildlife and Nature, Winter Sports
Are you planning a trip to Banff and donβt know where to start and what to do? This article gives you a lot of ideas about what to do in the beautiful Canadian Rockies. Enjoy the ultimate Banff bucket list for your trip to the Canadian Rockies. Weβve gathered the best...
by Michal Dorica | Last updated Feb 7, 2022 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking, Road trips and Hitchhiking, Running, Wildlife and Nature, Winter Sports
Always wanted to see the mountain peaks, stunning lakes and wildlife of the Rocky Mountains in Canada? Weβve got you covered. Our detailed guide to the Canadian Rockies will help you plan your trip. We cover all the questions you might have: What to do in the Canadian...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 10, 2019 | Blog, New Zealand, Running
I was looking forward to this day for several months. We were going to run famous New Zealandβs hiking trail β 32 km long Routeburn Track. Even though we were excited about the alpine views, mountain ranges and glaciers, there was just one tiny issue. Weβve never...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Nov 11, 2019 | Blog, Bolivia, Running, Stories from the road
I was short of breath just from changing into my running clothes. Beach Copacabana in Bolivia is 3810m above sea level. I didnβt feel like walking, let alone running. But this would be the highest place I have ever run at, and that motivated me enough. It was one of...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Mar 27, 2017 | Blog, Bolivia, Hiking & Trekking, Peru, Running
In case you missed it, read our recap of Month 1 & 2, Month 3, Month 4, Month 5, Month 6 In February, we mostly travelled through Peru. We found great places for trekking, mountain biking and even surfing. After 40 days in Peru, we were sad to leave. We could stay...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jul 10, 2023 | Blog, Nicaragua, Running, Water Activities
Surfing and releasing turtles were our goals and must-do activities in Nicaragua. And we found a real gem and off the beaten place with an authentic feel called Jiquilillo, Nicaragua. During our travels through Central America, we often stayed at hostels and learnt...