by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Biking, Blog, Mexico
Chiapas in Mexico is a great place for outdoor lovers and adventure seekers. From hiking to mountain biking, there is something for everyone. For us, it was mountain biking. Every state in Mexico had different highlights for us – Yucatan & Quintana Roo has Mayan...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hiking & Trekking, Mexico
We left for a trip around the world in the middle of August 2016. From Canada, where we lived, we flew to Mexico to start the trip. In these monthly recaps, we will write about all the highlights and low points, best places we’ve visited and places that made us say...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Mexico, Water Activities
Learning a new sport is an exciting experience. First, you have no idea how it works. And it looks so easy when you watch others. But after a few tries, you get it. And it feels awesome! Buzzing in your body with excitement and a big smile on your face are the biggest...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Adventures, Blog, Guatemala, Hiking & Trekking
I decided to celebrate my birthday this year doing something spectacular. And hiking Volcan Tajumulco in Guatemala, the highest mountain in Central America sounded like a great idea. Was it? Read on to find out. We arrived in Quetzaltenango, known in Mayan as Xela,...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Exploring cities, Mexico
Mexico City was our first stop on a trip around the world. In all honesty, we only came to Mexico City to see the pyramids of Teotihuacan. But with all the stress from packing our life in Calgary, we didn’t feel like moving very fast. We spent 5 days in Mexico City....
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Exploring cities, Mexico
Teotihuacan used to be one of the biggest cities in the world during its era. With a population of more than 125,000, it was the largest city in the Mesoamerica. It is designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Pyramids of Teotihuacan are located in the State of Mexico,...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Exploring cities, Photo Essays, Wildlife and Nature
Let me ask you, what do you like the most about spring? Blooming flowers and green parks? Warmer days? Baby animals that are being born and watch them learn to walk? For me, it’s all of the above. Spring in Canada is very short and I make the most of it. Besides...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Adventures, Biking, Blog, United States
Biking the Going to the Sun Road from both sides of Glacier National Park in Montana was an enjoyable ride. It is challenging without a doubt, but also gives you plenty of time to enjoy the views of the surrounding peaks. You can even bike right under the waterfalls...