by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Hiking & Trekking, Peru
The Cordillera Blanca, nestled in the Peruvian Andes, is one of the biggest mountain ranges in the world with many peaks more than 6,000meters. A lot of them can be seen on the Santa Cruz Trek, a 50km trail through the mountain pass surrounded by glacial peaks and...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Hiking & Trekking, Peru
Rainbow Mountain in Peru, sitting at over 5,000m above sea level, is a geological wonder covered with pastel coloured minerals. It leaves you speechless and wondering how on earth these painted mountains were created. You get a glimpse into the lives of local Quechua...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Colombia, Travel Tips
Have you ever wondered what Colombia is famous for? What should you know before visiting? We have an extensive list of 44 interesting facts about Colombia for you. Colombia is becoming very popular among travellers. Itβs best known for the diverse landscape, and you...
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, itβs...
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...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Chile, Exploring cities, Hiking & Trekking, Wildlife and Nature
Let’s explore Puerto Williams, Chile with us – the southernmost city in the world and part of Tierra del Fuego, commonly known as βLand of Fireβ. Imagine arriving in Ushuaia in Argentina believing youβre visiting the end of the world, only to see the...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Hiking & Trekking, Venezuela, Wildlife and Nature
Angel Falls is the most impressive waterfall weβve ever seen. Why? it is the tallest waterfall in the world itβs in the middle of the jungle if youβre lucky you can hear monkeys screaming you can swim right underneath itβs not easily accessible, so there are no...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 17, 2025 | Blog, Chile, Hiking & Trekking, Stories from the road
When we planned our trip through South America, we chose Patagonia as one of our anchor points. Especially one of the treks in Torres del Paine National Park. It was supposed to be one of the highlights for trekking in South America. Tap Water After few months spent...