My secret crush – why Málaga is worth a visit
I didn’t have high expectations when I first landed in Málaga in the fall of 2014. I had heard about the overbuilt and over-touristy Costa del Sol, serving crowds of northern Europeans in search of […]
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A mini travel guide to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
I’ve put this quick travel guide to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria together to help you plan your stay in the Canary Islands’ largest and most populous city (382,000 inhabitants). Unlike most places in the Canaries, […]
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Exploring the north of Lanzarote away from the resorts
Imagine a fairly flat island in the Atlantic, covered in dark volcanic soil, dotted with white villages and large patches of cactuses. This is Lanzarote, the easternmost of the Canary Islands. Add giant mobile sculptures […]
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Walking among volcanoes on Lanzarote
The southwest of the island of Lanzarote in the Canary Islands brings to mind the surface of an alien planet, covered in lava fields and dozens of volcanic cones. You half expect to find a […]
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How to visit Ronda in one day
You can easily visit Ronda as a day trip from Málaga, and this is what a lot of people do. I wish I could tell you to stay overnight because the city becomes magical after […]
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Why I chose the Canary Islands
Deciding on a winter destination was tricky this year. After travelling to Australia and New Zealand last year, and to Southeast Asia twice in the last five years, I had originally thought that 2017 would mark […]
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Málaga and Nerja
We arrived in Málaga early last Wednesday afternoon from Capileira, and started peeling off layers and switching back to more summery clothes to enjoy the 25C sunny weather of the coast! Making the most of […]
