Maya Steiningerova

Maya Steiningerova is a travel blogger, adventure athlete, and writer who co-authors "Travel with the Smile" with Michal Dorica. Originally from Slovakia, she now resides near the Canadian Rockies in Calgary, Canada – a landscape that deeply influences her work. Through her content, Steiningerova guides travelers to explore beyond conventional paths, often highlighting remote or less-visited destinations. Her philosophy centers on frugal and minimalist travel, emphasizing the value of experiences over material possessions and promoting budget-friendly exploration. Her travels incorporate a wide array of adventure sports, from trail running and mountain biking to stand-up paddleboarding, skiing, and ice skating. With over a decade of living in the Canadian Rockies, her work covers the region extensively, providing detailed itineraries for well-known areas like Banff and Jasper National Parks, alongside lesser-known spots. Steiningerova's global journeys, which include a two-year trip around the world, have taken her to diverse locations such as Guatemala, the Venezuelan rainforest, the Peruvian Andes, Patagonia, New Zealand, and the Indian Himalayas. She also contributes first-hand experiences and practical advice to various travel platforms, including "Adventure In You," "Travel Triangle," "Inditales," and "Mapping Megan."