Karenina Steinbach
In love with the Mediterranean culture! Its history, food, people, and incredible landscapes. Traveling for me means freedom, reflection, and personal growth. I love connecting with people and sharing experiences.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"Spain and Portugal are my favorite places in the whole world. The scenery is just breathtaking. There's nothing you can't do there, so many fun activities to do: Wine and culinary tours, swimming on beautiful beaches, hiking around ancient castles and the list is endless..."
How did you get involved in travel?
"My parents are passionate travelers; they took me and my siblings with them from a very young age. I did many student exchanges in High school and College and I never stopped. I've lived in Brazil, Germany, Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia, Spain, and even Ukraine for 6 months! I feel like traveling keeps me young and curious. I love being mesmerized by a beautiful landscape, trying exotic food, and meeting interesting people who share the same passion for traveling and discovering."
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"Galapagos was definitely an experience I will never forget. To see nature in its most preserved and original form, the animals in their natural habits, and all the history behind it was truly unforgettable. "
Karenina's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
Hit the road on an unforgettable adventure across Europe's Iberian Peninsula. It begins in Madrid with city tours followed by visits to the historic cities of Toledo, Granada,...
Discover Spain and Portugal's beauty on this well-balanced 21-day cultural tour. You'll explore world-famous cities' cuisine, history, and architecture, from Barcelona and...
This seven-day adventure is the perfect introduction to Portugal for first-timers. Over a week, you'll explore Lisbon's exciting food and culture scene, take scenic day trips to...
Family itineraries
Portugal is the ideal destination for families, and this week-long adventure offers the perfect mix of sightseeing, relaxation, nature, culture, and history. See the sights in...
Spain is famous for many things, including its beautiful beaches, world-class gastronomy, royal palaces, and ancient cathedrals. Over 10 days, you and the family will discover...
In just one week, you can enjoy the perfect family holiday in Spain by visiting the two most iconic cities in the nation: Madrid and Barcelona. You and your family will enjoy...
Luxury itineraries
Road trip itineraries
Escape to the coast on this gorgeous 10-day exploration that includes ample time in Porto and Lisbon and stops through charming seafaring towns with fantastic beaches, delicious...
This eight-day self-drive itinerary takes you from Málaga to Cádiz through a gorgeous section of Spain's southern coast. Along the route, you'll explore Andalusia's White...
In a little over a week, you can embark on the road trip of a lifetime through Spain. After enjoying a city tour in Madrid, you'll pick up your car and hit the road south to...
Recent trip reviews for Karenina
We had a fantastic trip overall, but there we...
Spain
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Mar 14 - Mar 19, 2024
Really, everything was amazing!
Portugal
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Dec 13 - Dec 20, 2023
Hi David,
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. I'm so glad to hear you had a great time in Portugal!
I will pass on your kind comments to all the guides and I personally would love to work with you guys again in the future! Thank you!
Magical and miraculous tour of Portugal.
Portugal
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Dec 13 - Dec 20, 2023
Hi Frances!
Thank you very much for your kind words! It was a pleasure working with you from the moment we started planning your trip together. All the guides had the nicest comments about you and David, you are both lovely travelers and I would love to work with you again in the future! Kind Regards, Karenina
All our guides were amazing that we had for o...
Portugal
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Oct 4 - Oct 10, 2023
All our guides were amazing that we had for our excursions and the customer service we received before and during our trip was exceptional. We will definitely be using them again for future trips
Hi Randy, thank you very much for taking the time to write this review. It was my pleasure to organize this trip for you and I'm so glad to hear you had a great time! I would love to work with you again! You can contact me anytime! Warm regards, Karenina
Couples tour of Portugal
Portugal
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Oct 2 - Oct 8, 2023
From the time we were picked up at the airport in Lisbon to our departure all the plans made by Karenina were impeccable. The hotel in Lisbon was a little jewel in an excellent location.
The tours planned were excellent and we learned so much.
KimKim lets you choose tours by your interests, and the tour guides are prompt and informative. We had enough time in the Algarve to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities in between tours.
Hi Lisa, thank you very much for taking the time to write this review. As I mentioned yesterday, it has been a pleasure working with you from day 1. All of your guides said the nicest things about the two of you, they had so much fun with you. I would love to work with you again in the future. Until next time! Warm regards, Karenina
Our trip to Barcelona was amazing in every wa...
Spain
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Sep 14 - Sep 17, 2023
Hi Lisa!
Thank you very much for taking the time to write this review. I truly enjoyed working with you, you were always very kind and open when we were planning your trip together. All of your guides said wonderful things about you and Dana, they had a great time with you! I will pass on your kind words to all of them as well. I would love to work with you in the future, you can contact me anytime! All the best to you always! Warm regards, Karenina
Fantastic time in Portugal!
Portugal
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Aug 25 - Sep 2, 2023
Hi Glicelda! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. It makes me really happy to hear you had a wonderful time in Portugal! The pictures look lovely! Are you sure you are not a professional photographer? :) For me, it was a pleasure working with you from day one, you were always very kind and open during the planning process. I will pass on all your kind words to the guides you mentioned. It will be an absolute pleasure to work with you again in the future!! Until next time! Best Karenina
So happy we found KimKim and Karenina as our ...
Spain
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Jun 13 - Jun 28, 2023
Hi Mike! Thank you so much for taking the time to write your trip review! It is a true joy to hear you had a great time in this beautiful country. It has been a true pleasure working with you from the beginning. You are all very kind people and always open to new ideas and adventures. I will pass on your kind words to all of your guides and Hotels. Spain is waiting for you with open arms, I hope you come back soon, it will be a pleasure to work with you again! Warmest regards, Karenina
Booking the trip seemed almost too easy, yet ...
Portugal
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Jun 11 - Jun 17, 2023
Booking the trip seemed almost too easy, yet the itinerary (Azores 6 days)was just about perfect for our family. The best parts were dinner with a host family on our day of arrival and the fabulous guides we had (Ruis, Deni, Diego) who took great care of us and taught us so much about the region. The scenery is spectacular, but they made us appreciate it on a deeper level. Each day was a new adventure, with different activities from the day before, and we enjoyed it all. Also loved our hotel (San Miguel Park), with great views of the city and easy walk to downtown.
Hi Jessica, thank you so much for taking the time to write your trip review! I am thrilled to hear you and your family had such a great time in Portugal. It was my pleasure to organize this experience for all of you. I will pass on your kind word to Ruis, Deni and Diego, they mentioned great things about your family as well. Again, It was a pleasure working with you and I'm very happy to hear you had a great time in beautiful Azores. Warmest regards, Karenina
Bucket list travel - Portugal
Portugal
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Jun 2 - Jun 8, 2023
It was our first time working with KimKim qnd can’t say enough about the experience. From the beginning, we were impressed at the level of responsiveness and the travel “quiz” to help build a memorable trip that was aligned with our level and activity and budget. We hit the jackpot with working with Karenina! She built a picture perfect trip- from beginning to finish. She included amazing excursions that we would have never experienced or known... Read more
Hi Susan! Thank you so much for taking the time to write your trip review! I am thrilled to hear you had a great time in Portugal! You were a joy to work with, you are both lovely travelers, open to adventure, and incredibly kind people. All your guides said the same thing, even your drivers! I had so much fun organizing this experience with you. It will be an absolute pleasure to work with you again in the future! Obrigada for letting us be a small part of your trip. Until next time! Warmest regards, Karenina
