by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Hiking & Trekking, Nicaragua
Imagine visiting an off the beaten path place in Central America, hiking up a volcano with a Pacific ocean view of 3 countries and arriving at the top to see a huge green crater lake. Sounds too good to be true? Welcome to Volcan Cosigüina in Potosi, Nicaragua....
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Costa Rica, Hiking & Trekking, Wildlife and Nature
I wasn’t excited about our trip to Costa Rica. Probably because the only thing I’ve heard is that it’s a very expensive country. But we were traveling long term, on a budget and didn’t plan on stopping. How did it go? Continue reading to find out our recommended Costa...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, El Salvador, Nicaragua, People and Culture, Stories from the road
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...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Biking, Blog, Peru
My heart was pounding as more rocks fell from the cliff above us and we entered yet another pitch black tunnel. Is the driver in the car we hear in the distance going to see us? Is there enough space for it to safely pass in the one-lane tunnel? Without a doubt, it’s...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Travel Tips
Accommodation can make quite significant dent in your budget. It usually takes at least 20% of your vacation/trip budget. Before you book, there are some things you should consider to make the most of your stay without overpaying. Want to know what to look for, our...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Argentina, Blog, Hiking & Trekking, Wildlife and Nature
One of the most epic views in South America is from the Fitz Roy Trek in Argentinean Patagonia. The hike to the famous Mount Fitz Roy starts in the little town El Chalten in a secluded part of southern Argentina. Thousands of travelers come here every year to hike,...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Hiking & Trekking, Peru, Wildlife and Nature
Do you want to see a turquoise lake with a waterfall coming from surrounding glacier peaked mountains high in the Peruvian Andes? The Laguna 69 trek in the Huascaran National Park is the best day trip you can do promising exactly that and more. You can read about our...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Chile, Hiking & Trekking, Wildlife and Nature
Chilean Patagonia is a dream for many people. It was ours as well. And it gave us everything we were looking for and more. I would never have imagined that trekking Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most famous national parks in the world, could become one of...