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Mexican Valladolid stole my heart

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. It’s perfect for exploring the history of Yucatan peninsula. Church, cathedral and colorful buildings...

Biking up the Haleakala volcano on Maui

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Adventures, Biking, Blog, United States

“Haleakala is simultaneously the longest paved continuous climb in the world as well as the shortest ascent from sea level to 10,000 feet in the world. Though not terribly steep, this is a long, grinding climb that will reduce a strong rider to a whimpering...

Isla Holbox, little known Mexican paradise

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Adventures, Blog, Mexico, Water Activities

When we arrived to Isla Holbox, we didn’t have any expectations. Supposedly to be a beautiful paradise. I’m happy to say we found Isla Holbox, little known Mexican paradise to be just what we needed. The island is north of Yucatan Peninsula, separated from the...

Road Trip through Southern Alberta, Canada

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Adventures, Blog, Canada, Road trips and Hitchhiking

Would you like to take a road trip? Why don’t choose the Canadian province of Alberta? Calgary is a great base to do just that. Most people head west to visit Banff and Jasper national parks. But there is so much more south of Calgary. We’ll take you on a road...

Living in Banff: First impressions of Canada (part 2)

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 tourists’ 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...

Living in Banff: Our First Impressions & Tips for Newcomers

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...

10 reasons you should visit Maui

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, United States

Relaxing on the beach, hiking the mountains or enjoying outdoor activities, Maui has it all. Thinking of paradise, most people’s mind usually wonder to Caribbean islands. But if you go as far west as you can get in US, to Oceania, you can find another gem called...