How Hitchhiking lead to a Happier Life
When we went backpacking around the world, I was excited to try as many new things as possible. One of them was hitchhiking. Asking strangers for a ride sounded like a fun way of getting to know the locals and their life. A million questions went through my head. Is...
Can I put a tarantula on your head? My tarantula experience in Venezuela
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. That’s Venezuelan jungle. Most of the animal encounters we had were...
Daily Life of Warao Indians in Venezuelan Jungle
During our trip to the Venezuelan jungle, we had the pleasure of visiting Wakahara village and meeting indigenous Warao people living in the Orinoco River Delta the traditional way. And we are bringing you a photo essay and a peek into their daily lives. Together with...
Boat crossing from La Union, El Salvador to Potosi, Nicaragua
Boat crossing from El Salvador to Nicaragua is one of the most enjoyable ways we’ve ever crossed the borders. We enjoyed the beautiful day on the ocean and were warmly welcomed in La Union, El Salvador and Potosi, Nicaragua which don’t see many visitors. If you would...
How to find travel freedom
I’ve met many lost and clueless backpackers during our travels. It seems to me (as many of them said themselves) that they are not making the most of the trip because they didn’t pay for it themselves. It’s not that valuable for them and they see it as totally normal...
10 things you didn’t know about New Zealand
Things like New Zealand having more sheep than people or having astounding mountains and nature, in general, is something everybody knows about. What foreigners or short term visitors to New Zealand don’t know is something you usually notice after a longer time spent...
High altitude running at the birthplace of Incas, Lake Titicaca
I was short of breath just from changing into my running clothes. Beach Copacabana in Bolivia is 3810m above sea level. I didn’t feel like walking, let alone running. But this would be the highest place I have ever run at, and that motivated me enough. It was one of...
50 things I’m thankful for this year
With closing the year of 2016, people stop and think what went well and what went wrong throughout the year. And I did the same. But I’m also trying to see the bad as part of the good. I learnt to change focus from the negative to the positive side of the situation....
Learning to surf in Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Learning a new sport is an exciting experience. First, you have no idea how it works. And it looks so easy when you watch others. But after a few tries, you get it. And it feels awesome! Buzzing in your body with excitement and a big smile on your face are the biggest...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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