Alya

The pretty half of Stingy Nomads, responsible for all our land adventures (hiking, climbing, walking the Camino) and following them write-ups. Alya loves walking since she was a child, she prefers to walk 1000 km with a backpack rather than to do a 10 000 km road trip (actually any road trip). Alya is a big fan of Latin America, the Spanish language, and dancing. Every time we go away she desperately misses our dog Chile.

Ilha Grande, Brazil – best day hikes & multi-day treks

Ilha Grande is a beautiful tropical island a couple of hours away from Rio de Janeiro. It’s famous for long sandy beaches, warm calm water, lush jungle, and outdoor activities, …

Stunning view from Pulau Weh on a small neighbor island

Pulau Weh island guide. Indonesia off the beaten track

If you like island life, tropical water, diving/snorkeling but don’t want to spend too much money and want to see more of Indonesian then just Bali, Pulau Weh is a …

A detailed Peru packing list for hiking and camping

Peru is a real paradise for hiking and history lovers, trekking here you can combine impressive Inca ruins with stunning scenery; glaciers, turquoise color lakes, snow peaks of the Andes, …

Getting to Flores from Bali/Lombok. Different options

There are different ways of getting to Flores (Komodo) island from Bali/Lombok; flight, boat tour, ferries+buses, which one to choose depends on your time and budget. Just be aware that …

Amazing places to see in Argentina

We’ve traveled Argentina quite extensively and had a chance to explore in from North to South and from East to West visiting both must see and off the beaten track …

Best places to visit in Spain

Spain has always been a very special place for me, say I spent here quite a lot of time; first studying in Granada when I got an opportunity to travel …