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 […]
Gran Canaria Tourism
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 […]
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 […]