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.

Namibia road trip – the ultimate 2025 itinerary +Map

A road trip in Namibia is a lifetime experience. Driving around the country for a week or two you can see massive sand dunes, wild African animals, local tribes, bizarre-shaped …

Rocky coast with forest and beaches with big boulders on the Garden Route

Garden Route itinerary – a 5-day road trip

A road trip on the Garden Route is a not-to-miss thing in South Africa. The route is one of the most popular destinations for locals and foreigners and deserves to …

A house on the top of one of two cliffs of Knysna Heads on the Garden Route

10 Highlights of the Garden Route, South Africa

The Garden Route is an amazing area with many highlights and things to do. The suggested top 10 places based on our experience (we’ve travelled the Garden Route 4 times …

Alya on the edge of the cliff with the stunning view of Cape Town

Lion’s Head hike, Cape Town – a 2024 guide

The Lion’s Head hike is one of the best things to do in Cape Town. Lion’s Head Mountain is a part of the Table Mountain National Park. Its peak is at …

Mountains covered in forest, emerald grass, and a coupe of wooden houses in Patagonia

Patagonia planning resources – easy to find and navigate

Patagonia is one of our favorite regions in the world for the outdoors. From hiking and camping to kayaking and climbing this vast region offers many outdoor activities. We spent …

A stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Town beaches from Table Mountain

Table Mountain hiking trails – 6 amazing routes

Table Mountain is Cape Town’s most famous attraction and a must-visit place in Cape Town. Several hiking trail on Table Mountain offer spectacular views of different parts of the city. …

A green and beige tent with a foldable table, and a braai at a campsite on the Garden Route

7 Amazing campsites on the Garden Route

The area is a real paradise for camping lovers. Awesome campsites are one of the reasons we enjoyed the Garden Route self-drive trip so much. Here are our top places …

One of the hills in Franschhoek with the name of the town on it

17 Amazing things to do in Franschhoek

The charming small town of Franschhoek near Cape Town offers a great variety of things to do for any traveler. Franschhoek (French Corner in Afrikaans) is located in the picturesque …

View of Cape Town from Lion's Head one of the places to include in the 3-day itinerary

Cape Town 3-day itinerary – the highlights of the city

If you’re planning a trip and want to get the most out of your visit this Cape Town 3-day itinerary is what you need. It’s written by locals (us) for …