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Calgary to Golden: 17 BEST Road Trip Stops

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jul 13, 2023 | Blog, Canada, Road trips and Hitchhiking

Driving from Calgary to Golden can only take 3 hours, but why would you rush when you can see the most beautiful places of the Canadian Rockies on the way? We’ve gathered the best road trip stops for your drive from Calgary to Golden. Golden’s popularity is increasing...

Jasper itinerary for 4 days

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated May 24, 2020 | Biking, Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking, Road trips and Hitchhiking, Water Activities, Wildlife and Nature

Jasper is the largest, most versatile and our favourite national park. Full of glaciers, astonishing mountain views, wildlife, and even ice caves, Jasper has it all. Enjoy the best places with our Jasper itinerary with local tips on how to make the most out of your...

Western Canada Road Trip from Calgary to Vancouver in 2 weeks

by Michal Dorica | Last updated May 26, 2023 | Blog, Canada, Road trips and Hitchhiking

Are you planning a road trip through the Canadian Rockies and don’t know where to start? Our detailed itinerary for Western Canada road trip from Calgary to Vancouver includes all the incredible places you can visit, budget & road trip tips and our comprehensive...

Road trip guide to Carretera Austral in Chile

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Feb 7, 2022 | Blog, Chile, Road trips and Hitchhiking

The Carretera Austral is a scenic road in a remote part of Chilean Patagonia. It’s filled with snow-peaked mountains, lakes, and rivers in every shade of blue imaginable and way too many glaciers for more than 1000km. World-class rafting, the highest mountain of...

32 outdoor things to do on Vancouver Island road trip

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jan 29, 2022 | Blog, Canada, Hiking & Trekking, Road trips and Hitchhiking, Water Activities, Wildlife and Nature

Looking for a perfect place for your outdoor holiday? This is it. Once you finish reading this, you realize that Vancouver Island has everything you’re looking for. Pack your bike and kayak to get even better experience from this evergreen island off the west coast of...

Spirit of Yellowstone National Park

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jun 25, 2021 | 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...

Spirit of Vancouver Island

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Nov 11, 2019 | 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...

Our happiest travel moments of 2015

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Nov 11, 2019 | 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...