by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated May 13, 2022 | Biking, Blog, Exploring cities, Hiking & Trekking, Inspiration, Road trips and Hitchhiking, Water Activities, Wildlife and Nature, Winter Sports
With limited travel options during this difficult time, itβs the perfect time to look at your backyard and discover new adventures close to you. No matter the size or difficulty, the most important thing is to have a good time when you can say in the end, βIβm so glad...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jan 4, 2022 | Adventures, Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking
While Ha Ling Peak Hike is the most popular in Canmore, its neighbour Mount Lawrence Grassi offers the same views without the crowds on the trail (but itβs not easy). Read our comparison to choose which one is best for you. Hiking in the Canadian Rockies is more...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Feb 1, 2022 | Blog, Chile, Hiking & Trekking, Photo Essays, Road trips and Hitchhiking, Wildlife and Nature
Enjoy the stunning landscapes of glaciers, mountains and insanely blue lakes and rivers through our pictures of Chile. It’s undoubtedly one of the most pristine countries we have ever visited. And it seems they have it all, you just choose whatever you’d...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Nov 6, 2023 | Blog, Canada, New Zealand, Road trips and Hitchhiking, United States
When we moved from Europe to Canada and saw how big North American minivans are compared to European cousins, we knew we will buy one and use it as a weekend mobile bed/hotel. Once weβve got our Dodge Grand Caravan and found out how easy you can remove seats and have...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Dec 29, 2017 | 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, youβre going to be amazed during the Salar de Uyuni tour (also known as Salt Flats tour) in...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jan 21, 2022 | 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 youβve never heard of the Salkantay trek....
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 16, 2017 | Blog, Guatemala, Water Activities
It was a day well spent in the Guatemalan jungle visiting turquoise blue natural pools of Semuc Champey including other adventures. Full of adrenaline activities – caving, cliff jumping, tubing, jumping off the swing & bridge, hiking and swimming in pools in...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jun 9, 2023 | 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 CosigΓΌina in Potosi, Nicaragua....
by Maya Steiningerova | Apr 19, 2017 | Blog, Peru, Winter Sports
People do crazy things when they travel. And we are no exception. But when you stumble upon something crazy and think of it as once in a lifetime opportunity, you just go and do it. That was exactly our approach when we found out we can try mountaineering for the...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Sep 19, 2017 | Blog, Guatemala, Mexico
After Mexico, our second stop on a trip around the world was Guatemala. There are 3 ways that travelers take to cross from Mexico to Guatemala on land. Two of them are near Pacific and the last one is from Palenque through Guatemalan jungle to Flores. Here are the...