by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated May 26, 2023 | Blog, Stories from the road
I was looking forward to writing this post for a long time. Our 2-year trip around the world was a dream come true. And even though I share a lot of travel tips and itineraries from the countries weβve visited, I thought I would share a different side of our trip as...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jan 14, 2019 | Blog, India, Indonesia, New Zealand, Stories from the road
Isnβt it fun to look back at the previous year? Where did it take youβ¦ What youβve accomplishedβ¦What goals youβve reached or how can you get closer in the following yearβ¦ 2018 was a crazy year. We traveled almost all the way around the world, finished our dream trip...
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 Feb 7, 2022 | Blog, Stories from the road, Venezuela, Wildlife and Nature
Macaws were flying over our heads, howler monkeys screaming and chasing each other in the trees around us and jumping pink dolphins along the boat as we went through the channels of Orinoco River. Thatβs Venezuelan jungle. Most of the animal encounters we had were...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Aug 31, 2021 | Blog, Bolivia, People and Culture
Traveling from La Paz to Uyuni is a 540 km journey that can be as comfortable and scenic as you make it. With limited time in Bolivia, we wanted to make the most of it. The result was a scenic train ride with locals, watching lagoons filled with flamingos, quinoa...
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 | Oct 24, 2017 | Biking, Blog, Bolivia
This is an honest review of our experience biking the Death Road in Bolivia β a 70 km winding dirt road starting outside of Boliviaβs capital La Paz to the town of Yolosa in the Amazonian rainforest. Itβs a several hour downhill ride from 4,650 m to 1,525 m. Biking...
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 | 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 Dec 1, 2024 | 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...