Located in the northern part of Gran Canaria, Arucas is the third largest town on Gran Canaria and is one of the most beautiful towns on the island. Arucas looks as if it is straight out of a Spanish postcard. Colourful buildings, wrought iron balconies, inviting cafés, blooming hibiscus flowers and steep cobblestone streets, which […]
You Missed Your Flight…Now What?
Ask any seasoned traveller what their worst nightmare is and I can almost guarantee that they’ll say that missing a flight ranks pretty high on the “ugh” list. I can definitely say that I have experienced the anxiety of missing a connecting flight a few times within the last few years and it’s not fun. […]
Reasons Why You Should Travel More This Year
I think we can all agree on the fact that travelling is awesome. It’s great to get out and see parts of the world that you’ve never seen before, visit places within your own country, or revisiting a place that is special and close to your heart. Why do people travel though? To swim in […]
Welcome To Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura looks like a place that belongs on another planet. Located 100 kilometres off the North African coast, Canary Islands’ second largest island is home to some of the most unique landscapes I’ve ever seen. It has different shades of saffron coloured sand, vast desert-like landscapes, baron stretches of dusty fields and hardly any vegetation […]
How To Spend A Layover In Ponta Delgada
During my recent trip to the Canary Islands, I had a short layover in Ponta Delgada, which is the capital city of the Azores and located on São Miguel Island, one of nine islands situated in the Portuguese archipelago. Little did I know that I would be visiting Ponta Delgada for much longer than I […]
Picturesque Towns To Visit On A Day Trip From Las Palmas De Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is teeming with beautiful towns, villages and seaside gems to visit complete with colourful Canarian architecture and awe inspiring vistas surrounding them. With so many places to choose from, how can you visit them all? Trust me, it was hard to decide what places I wanted to visit and because I did not […]
Things To Do In Las Palmas De Gran Canaria
During my recent visit to the Canary Islands, I decided to rent a lovely apartment in the heart of the bustling urban capital city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. I wanted to be close to the beach, walking proximity to the sites and restaurants and close to accessible public transit and my apartment’s location […]
Gran Canaria – A Motorcyclist’s Dream Destination
Talk to any Canadian motorcycle enthusiast and they’ll all tell you about how much they dread that time of year when they need to put the bike away in the garage and wait at least six months to ride again. I know this because I am one of those Canadian motorcycle enthusiasts. Earlier this year, […]
The Journey To Gran Canaria With An Unexpected Turn Of Events
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. Earlier this year, during one of our coldest days […]
Mistakes To Avoid While Travelling
Looking forward to an upcoming vacation is almost guaranteed. Mistakes while travelling are another guarantee, unfortunately. Whether you’ve travelled for years, or it’s your first time abroad, mistakes are inevitable, but a lot of them can be avoided. Common mistakes while travelling can be costly, frustrating and downright troublesome. I’ve made mistakes, you’ll make mistakes […]