Photo Essays Archives - Travel with the Smile

50 insane pictures of Chile to inspire your travels

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...

55 amazing pictures to inspire you to visit Nicaragua (+video)

by Maya Steiningerova | Mar 5, 2018 | Blog, Exploring cities, Hiking & Trekking, Nicaragua, People and Culture, Photo Essays, Water Activities, Wildlife and Nature

Nicaragua is the perfect place for travelers of all type, it has everything from cultural experiences to outdoor adventures and laid back Caribbean islands. You can enjoy hiking volcanoes, amazing surfing beaches, wandering the colonial towns, releasing baby turtles,...

Daily Life of Warao Indians in Venezuelan Jungle

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...

Chichicastenango: The biggest colorful market of Mayan culture

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jun 19, 2023 | Blog, Guatemala, People and Culture, Photo Essays

Guatemala might be the poorest country in Central America but is also the most interesting one. It has its share of safety issues, but you wouldn’t find a better place to immerse yourself in another culture (or experience a huge cultural shock). One of the best...

Canadian Rockies from above (+video)

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Mar 14, 2018 | Blog, Canada, Photo Essays, Wildlife and Nature

Mountains, valleys, rivers, wildlife…Canadian Rockies are our favourite place. This photo essay was created to inspire you to visit Canada. You will see photos from Banff national park, Kananaskis country near Calgary and Yoho national park in British Columbia....

Streets of San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Jun 5, 2017 | Exploring cities, Mexico, People and Culture, Photo Essays

San Cristobal de las Casas is a very colorful and pleasant town in the Chiapas state of Mexico. We spent there a whole week – walking in town, in the forest and mountain biking. It is situated in Chiapas mountains 2200 meters high above the sea level, so there...

Joys of spring, in downtown Calgary

by Maya Steiningerova | Last updated Nov 11, 2019 | Blog, Canada, Exploring cities, Photo Essays, Wildlife and Nature

Let me ask you, what do you like the most about spring? Blooming flowers and green parks? Warmer days? Baby animals that are being born and watch them learn to walk? For me, it’s all of the above. Spring in Canada is very short and I make the most of it. Besides...

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...