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How to spend 4 days in Vancouver outdoors

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jan 28, 2026 | Adventures, Biking, Blog, Canada, Exploring cities, Hiking & Trekking, Running

Vancouver offers endless possibilities for outdoor activities. No wonder it’s the #1 big city that foreigners and Canadians choose to live in. The first time we visited Vancouver was in the spring, in May, few years back. We were coming from Calgary after a long and...

Spirit of Yellowstone National Park

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Inspiration, Photo Essays, Road trips and Hitchhiking, United States, Wildlife and Nature

Yellowstone National Park is popular for its geothermal activity, wide range of wildlife, countless possibilities for hiking in the mountains and numerous canyons, lakes, rivers and waterfalls. It is located in the north-western part of the US. Mostly in Wyoming, with...

10 reasons why you should start trail running

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Adventures, Blog, Running

Trail running is one of the best activities you can do for your body and mind. It will challenge you, and it will change you. On Saturday, we bid farewell to yet another year of the winter running races series in Calgary. It was fun meeting other trail runners and...

Day trips from Valladolid – ruins, cenotes and wildlife

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

Day trips from Valladolid can take you to several Mayan ruins and cenotes (natural sinkholes), the Carribean beach town of Tulum, or Rio Lagartos on the Gulf of Mexico to see crocodiles and flamingos. Colonial gem in the middle of Yucatan is an ideal place from which...

Spirit of Vancouver Island

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Canada, Inspiration, Photo Essays, Wildlife and Nature

For us, Vancouver Island is the most magical place in Canada. Intimate nature of the island makes it a great place for either winding down and relaxing or enjoying the outdoors by staying active. Just a ferry ride away from Vancouver, you can find yourself in a very...

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...

Our happiest travel moments of 2015

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Adventures, Biking, Blog, Hiking & Trekking, Inspiration, Water Activities

2015 was an awesome year! We love exploring new places and coming back to those we enjoyed in the past. Instead of many international trips, we focused on trips within Canada, where we live. Alberta and British Columbia are both stunning places for outdoor lovers, and...

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...