Lanzarote’s Cactus Garden: Finding Prickly Beauty in Manrique’s Final Masterpiece (A Surprisingly Zen Experience!)
Tucked away in a volcanic crater in Guatiza, the Jardín de Cactus stands as César Manrique’s last artistic gift to ...
Feeling on Top of Spain (Literally!): Why Tenerife’s Majestic Mount Teide is an Experience That Will Elevate Your Soul
There’s this moment I’ll never forget—standing at the summit of Mount Teide, gazing down at clouds floating way below my ...
Tenerife Isn’t Just One Island: My Journey Exploring the Stark Contrasts Between its Lush North and Sun-Drenched South
When I set out to explore Tenerife, I realized fast that the island splits into two completely different worlds. The ...
Mirador del Río: Gazing Over to La Graciosa from Manrique’s Most Stunning Lanzarote Viewpoint
Perched high above the Atlantic on Lanzarote’s northern cliffs, Mirador del Río sits at 475 meters and offers what I’d ...
Carnival Fever in the Canaries! Why February/March Might Be the Most Vibrant (and Wild!) Time to Visit Tenerife or Gran Canaria
If you want to catch the Canary Islands at their most colorful and lively, you really can’t beat visiting Tenerife ...
Exploring Cueva de los Verdes: My Journey Through Lanzarote’s Lava Tube Labyrinth (And Its Little Secret!)
As I wandered across the stark volcanic landscape in northern Lanzarote, I caught glimpses of people ahead of me disappearing ...
Jameos del Agua: Descending into César Manrique’s Dreamlike Volcanic Cave Creation (Blind Crabs Included!)
Hidden beneath the volcanic landscape of northern Lanzarote, there’s a place that feels straight out of a surreal dream. Jameos ...
Timanfaya’s Fire Mountains: My Surreal Bus Tour Through Lanzarote’s Volcanic Heart (And Those Geothermal Tricks!)
The second I hopped onto that bus at Timanfaya National Park, I realized I was in for something wild. This ...
Why Lanzarote’s Stark Beauty and Unique Vibe Stayed With Me Long After I Left (It’s Not Your Typical Island!)
When I first landed in Lanzarote, I figured I knew the drill—another Canary Island escape, right? Turns out, I was ...
Feeling the Saharan Breeze? Calima Dust Storms in the Canaries – My Experience and What You Need to Know
I love exploring the Canary Islands, but I never thought I’d spend a sunny afternoon surrounded by a thick haze ...
Lanzarote: Where Volcanic Fire Meets Artistic Soul – My Journey Through César Manrique’s Masterpiece Island
When I first set foot on the black volcanic landscape of Lanzarote, it honestly felt like I’d landed on another ...
Puerto de Mogán: My Colorful Escape to Gran Canaria’s “Little Venice” – Bougainvillea, Bridges, and Boats!
Hidden away on Gran Canaria’s southwestern coast, Puerto de Mogán just pulls you in. It’s like wandering into a sun-drenched ...
Teror & Tejeda: Discovering Gran Canaria’s Soul in Its Picturesque Mountain Villages (Balconies & Almond Treats!)
Gran Canaria isn’t just about beaches—its real spirit lives up in the mountains, tucked away in villages that seem to ...
Reaching Pico de las Nieves: My Drive to Gran Canaria’s Rooftop for Island-Wide Panoramas (On a Clear Day!)
Gran Canaria‘s highest accessible peak towers nearly 2,000 meters above sea level. The views up here? Absolutely wild—on a clear ...
Beyond the Beaches: Uncovering the Unexpected History, Culture, and Flavors of Spain’s Fortunate Isles
I used to think Spain’s Fortunate Isles were all about sand, surf, and endless sun. Turns out, there’s a lot ...
Which Canary Island is Right for You? My Personal Guide to Finding Your Volcanic, Sandy, or Lush Paradise
Every Canary Island has its own vibe, so the best one really comes down to what kind of adventure (or ...
Escaping to Eternal Spring: Why the Canary Islands Were My Perfect Year-Round Dose of Sunshine and Adventure
Landing in the Canary Islands for the first time, I honestly felt like I’d stumbled into a place where spring ...
Day Trip to Cabrera: My Escape to an Uninhabited National Park – History, Nature, and Pristine Waters Near Mallorca
Cabrera Island sits just off the southern tip of Mallorca, offering an untouched natural escape for anyone who needs a ...
Caló des Mort: Finding My Tiny Slice of Rugged Paradise in Formentera’s Most Picturesque (and Popular!) Cove
When I landed on Formentera, I couldn’t wait to track down Caló des Mort—a tiny cove that travelers keep whispering ...