How Hitchhiking lead to a Happier Life
When we went backpacking around the world, I was excited to try as many new things as possible. One of them was hitchhiking. Asking strangers for a ride sounded like a fun way of getting to know the locals and their life. A million questions went through my head. Is...
Surprising moments from our trip around the world
I was looking forward to writing this post for a long time. Our 2-year trip around the world was a dream come true. And even though I share a lot of travel tips and itineraries from the countries we’ve visited, I thought I would share a different side of our trip as...
Around the world in 2018
Isn’t it fun to look back at the previous year? Where did it take you… What you’ve accomplished…What goals you‘ve reached or how can you get closer in the following year… 2018 was a crazy year. We traveled almost all the way around the world, finished our dream trip...
Can I put a tarantula on your head? My tarantula experience in Venezuela
Macaws were flying over our heads, howler monkeys screaming and chasing each other in the trees around us and jumping pink dolphins along the boat as we went through the channels of Orinoco River. That’s Venezuelan jungle. Most of the animal encounters we had were...
Boat crossing from La Union, El Salvador to Potosi, Nicaragua
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...
How to find travel freedom
I’ve met many lost and clueless backpackers during our travels. It seems to me (as many of them said themselves) that they are not making the most of the trip because they didn’t pay for it themselves. It’s not that valuable for them and they see it as totally normal...
How to get beaver fever in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
When we planned our trip through South America, we chose Patagonia as one of our anchor points. Especially one of the treks in Torres del Paine National Park. It was supposed to be one of the highlights for trekking in South America. Tap Water After few months spent...
High altitude running at the birthplace of Incas, Lake Titicaca
I was short of breath just from changing into my running clothes. Beach Copacabana in Bolivia is 3810m above sea level. I didn’t 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...
Guns and danger – the truth about traveling in El Salvador
To be honest, I didn’t know what to expect from El Salvador. It has recently stolen Honduras its infamous title of being the world’s most deadly country. Not that we choose countries based on what media tell the world (most recent example being Venezuela), but we...About us
Hey guys, it’s nice to see you here! We’re Maya and Michal – nature lovers, adventure seekers and active travellers. Our mission is to inspire you to live more adventurously, try new things, discover off the beaten path places and provide you with the best tips for your next trip. Read more about us…
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