by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Aug 21, 2023 | Biking, Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking
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. Iβve wanted to do this bike & hike combo for years. Ever since we lived in Banff, almost....
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Aug 6, 2023 | Blog, Canada
Jasper National Park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies. Having everything you need in outdoor heaven – snowcapped mountain peaks, waterfalls, lakes, hot springs, and glaciers, youβre bound to have a blissful visit. Town of Jasper, a little...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jan 27, 2022 | Adventures, Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking
Lake OβHara and a surrounding area featuring hiking trails and crystal clear lakes are truly unique alpine experience in Yoho National Park. It is away from the crowds and offers much-needed solitude that people seek in nature. If you want to visit, you need to plan...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jun 26, 2023 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking
Yoho National Park is a lesser-known gem in the Canadian Rockies. While most people flock to its famous neighbours Banff and Jasper National Parks, Yoho is often overlooked and together in collaboration with Expedia.ca, weβll show you why it shouldnβt be and where to...
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 Oct 10, 2019 | Blog, New Zealand, Running
I was looking forward to this day for several months. We were going to run famous New Zealandβs hiking trail β 32 km long Routeburn Track. Even though we were excited about the alpine views, mountain ranges and glaciers, there was just one tiny issue. Weβve never...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jan 21, 2022 | 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 | 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 Oct 10, 2019 | 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...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Nov 28, 2023 | Adventures, Biking, Blog, Canada, Exploring cities, Hiking & Trekking, Running
Vancouver offers endless possibilities for outdoor activities. No wonder itβs 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...