by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Feb 23, 2022 | Blog, Peru, Stories from the road, Wildlife and Nature
While itβs common to hear about shark attacks, snake bites, or horse kicks, Iβve never heard of anything related to sea lionsβeven though theyβve been branded with the ferocious-sounding moniker βlion.β And yet, weβve met some daring sea lions living off the Peruvian...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Dec 12, 2020 | Argentina, Blog, Chile, Road trips and Hitchhiking, South America, Stories from the road
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...
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 Feb 7, 2022 | Blog, People and Culture, Photo Essays, Venezuela
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...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Dec 20, 2018 | Blog, El Salvador, Nicaragua, People and Culture, Stories from the road
Boat crossing from El Salvador to Nicaragua is one of the most enjoyable ways weβve 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 donβt see many visitors. If you would...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Nov 11, 2019 | Blog, Stories from the road, Travel Tips
Iβve 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 didnβt pay for it themselves. Itβs not that valuable for them and they see it as totally normal...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Sep 11, 2023 | Blog, New Zealand, People and Culture
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 donβt know is something you usually notice after a longer time spent...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Nov 11, 2019 | Blog, Bolivia, Running, Stories from the road
I was short of breath just from changing into my running clothes. Beach Copacabana in Bolivia is 3810m above sea level. I didnβt 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...
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Nov 11, 2019 | Blog, Stories from the road
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 Iβm 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....
by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Oct 29, 2016 | Blog, Mexico, Water Activities
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...