Aylmer Lookout Hike & Bike Trip, Banff National Park
The Aylmer Lookout is the only hike in the famous Lake Minnewanka area to see the lake from above. A 25 km trail will reward you with spectacular panoramic views on top. I’ve wanted to do this bike & hike combo for years. Ever since we lived in Banff, almost....
Ha Ling Peak Hike vs Mount Lawrence Grassi – which one to choose?
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 it’s not easy). Read our comparison to choose which one is best for you. Hiking in the Canadian Rockies is more...
Benang Kelambu & Benang Stokel waterfalls – adventure day in Lombok
When you combine a volcano with high humidity, you get a rainforest full of waterfalls. And we were lucky enough to visit plenty of them in Lombok. The area where Benang Kelambu and Benang Stokel waterfalls are looks like out of a fairytale, lush green and great to...
Running Routeburn Track, the alpine adventure in New Zealand
I was looking forward to this day for several months. We were going to run famous New Zealand’s hiking trail – 32 km long Routeburn Track. Even though we were excited about the alpine views, mountain ranges and glaciers, there was just one tiny issue. We’ve never...
Biking Death Road, Bolivia – tourist attraction or the real deal
This is an honest review of our experience biking the Death Road in Bolivia – a 70 km winding dirt road starting outside of Bolivia’s capital La Paz to the town of Yolosa in the Amazonian rainforest. It’s a several hour downhill ride from 4,650 m to 1,525 m. Biking...
Cañon del Pato in Peru – biking one of the world’s most dangerous roads
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...
Hiking Laguna 69, Peru: the bluest lake in the Andes
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...
Chichicastenango: The biggest colorful market of Mayan culture
Guatemala might be the poorest country in Central America but is also the most interesting one. It has its share of safety issues, but you wouldn’t find a better place to immerse yourself in another culture (or experience a huge cultural shock). One of the best...
First mountaineering experience in Peru
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...About us
Hey guys, it’s nice to see you here! We’re Maya and Michal – nature lovers, adventure seekers and active travellers. Our mission is to inspire you to live more adventurously, try new things, discover off the beaten path places and provide you with the best tips for your next trip. Read more about us…
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