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How to get the cheapest flights to Patagonia

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Argentina, Blog, Chile, Travel Tips

Flights to Patagonia can be extremely expensive or reasonably priced. A little bit of planning and few minutes of research can save you a lot of money. Money you can rather spend on a tour with your family to see penguins or go glacier trekking. Read our guide so you...

Salt Flats in Bolivia: a complete guide to Salar de Uyuni tour

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

From the salt flat and its mirror reflections when the horizon disappears, to colourful lagoons filled with flamingos and snow peaked volcanoes above 5,000 meters high, you’re going to be amazed during the Salar de Uyuni tour (also known as Salt Flats tour) in...

Can I put a tarantula on your head? My tarantula experience in Venezuela

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Stories from the road, Venezuela, Wildlife and Nature

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...

Traveling from La Paz to Uyuni by train + other options

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | 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...

Daily Life of Warao Indians in Venezuelan Jungle

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | 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...

Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, Peru

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Hiking & Trekking, Peru

Reaching iconic Machu Picchu in the footsteps of Incas…can you imagine? The Salkantay Trek takes you through the Salkantay Pass at 4,600m and reaches the Machu Picchu ruins after trekking 70km on the 5th day. Chances are you’ve never heard of the Salkantay trek....

Machu Picchu Mountain hike

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Hiking & Trekking, Peru

Machu Picchu Mountain is an unforgettable and lesser-known hike above the Machu Picchu ruins with stunning panoramic view of the valley. Reaching ruins is only one part of the Machu Picchu experience. The other one is climbing the summit of Machu Picchu Mountain at...

Interesting facts about El Salvador for travelers

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, El Salvador, Travel Tips

El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America and by far the most densely populated. With 25 volcanoes, 14 lakes, popular surfing beaches and Mayan ruins, it offers many things to do for travelers. The traditional culture of countries further north is gone;...