Travelling can be stressful, there’s no doubt about that. Did I pack enough underwear? When should I get to the airport? Did I remember my passport? Where the hell is my flight information? Shit…I forgot my travel pillow! Ugh! As if travelling wasn’t stressful enough, 2020 has proved that yes, it can get even more […]
Why I Now Prefer To Buy Experiences Rather Than Things
Happiness. How do you obtain it? A new big screen TV? Dinner out with friends and family? A solo vacation to Italy? A new car? Helping the less fortunate by volunteering? For many people, happiness is achieved many different ways, so who are we to judge what makes others happy? Don’t get me wrong, I […]
25 Photos To Inspire You To Visit The Canary Islands
The Canary Islands, located in the Atlantic Ocean just off the coast of northwest Africa, may seem a world away when looking on a world map, but I’m telling you, it is worth the journey to get there. With many flights from mainland Europe, the Canary Islands are a breeze to get to. Coming from […]
10 Reasons Why You Need To Visit The Canary Islands
The Canary Islands, a beautiful Spanish archipelago located off the coast of northwestern Africa, is a group of seven volcanic islands each known for their very different landscapes and terrain. The seven islands are Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Fuerteventura, La Gomera, La Palma and El Hierro. For one week, I stayed on the beautiful island […]
What Will The Future Hold For Travel After 2020
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts that over 50 million (yes, million) travel and tourism related jobs will be lost and affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Small businesses are shutting down, mom & pop restaurants are in dire need of help, hotels and hostels are sitting empty, Expedia alone will lose about $57 […]
Tips For Working From Home
By the time that you read this, I will officially be laid off, permanently. Yup, that’s right. Twelve years with my company and poof, gone up in smoke. Over a video chat too, nice huh? Thanks, “Corona”. I could go on into a tantrum, but hey, I decided not to for once in my life. […]
How To Stay Busy During Quarantine Or Isolation
It’s no secret that at least 4 billion people worldwide are currently confined to their homes in hopes of flattening the curve with the Coronavirus pandemic and I can assure you, after a month of being indoors for 95% of the day, people are getting antsy, bored and miserable. I mean, how could you not? […]
Ways You Can Support Small Businesses
Now more than ever, your small and local businesses need your love, help and support. During these unprecedented times within the economy because of the Coronavirus, or COVID-19 pandemic that is quite literally fucking the world (I have no better way to describe it, really), small and local businesses we all love in our hometowns […]
Exploring The Sleepy Streets Of Vegueta, Las Palmas De Gran Canaria
Ahh, Vegueta. The romantic old quarter and original settlement of Las Palmas, was my favourite place to visit during my trip to Gran Canaria. Chalk full of charming old world Canarian architecture and Spanish music playing from the tiny restaurants, Vegueta is the quintessential Canarian experience. Getting to Vegueta is very easy, you could even […]
A Day Trip To Teror On Gran Canaria
Don’t let the name scare you off. This village is anything, but scary. Situated in the lush green mountains of northern Gran Canaria, 14 kilometres southwest of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, lies the beautiful Canarian village of Teror. Surrounded by deep valleys, mountains and vegetation, Teror may arguably be the most picturesque village on […]