Thinking about Tenerife, the most common highlights are beautiful beaches with clean seawater and the mild climate all year around. But Canary islands can also be impressive locations for hikers and mountain lovers. Each island is unique and very different … Continued
El Prado museum is one of the most famous and visited places in Madrid. It’s really big and it can keep you entertained for hours. Inside the museum is strictly forbidden to take pictures. You can safely leave your bags … Continued
When I visited Lanzarote, it stroked me how the population managed to survive and thrive in such a dry and harsh land after one of the most dramatic and destructive eruptions in Canary Islands’ history. The entire archipelago has volcanic … Continued
In the middle of Valtellina, in Noth Italy, sits Sondrio, a small town surrounded by the Alps and plenty of vineyards. Sondrio is a jewel you can’t miss if you visit Valtellina or want to enjoy food and wine tourism … Continued
If you’re visiting Valtellina, in the Italian Alps, you can’t miss Ponte nel Cielo (“Bridge in the Sky”), a 140 meters high Tibetan bridge! You’ll find it in Campo Tartano, a small mountain village sitting about 1000 meter above sea … Continued
Last-minute trips with little organization have a particular charm. Today I’ll tell you about my improvised visit to Valencia, a half a day, or better, an evening in town booked the night before! Why a last-minute trip? Is it worth … Continued
If you’re looking for an idea for your next winter holidays, the Canary Islands are for sure a good option. Choosing one of them can be tricky, but you can stay on the safe side by picking Tenerife, which has … Continued
El Hierro is the western point of Spain and the youngest of the Canary Islands (about one million years). It’s also been the smallest island of the archipelago up to 2018 when the even smaller Graciosa island has been officially … Continued
Canary Islands are a small place with a rather small population, small wine production, small goods export… The one thing they think big around here is Carnival. Especially the one in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It’s the great party, a … Continued
Travelling to faraway countries, exploring new cities and discovering foreign lands is often the tourist first choice. We tend to leave behind all that is geographically close to where we live, our own town, the region we live in. One … Continued
One of the first things I’ve noticed when I arrived in Santa Cruz de Tenerife has been the incredible amount of statues, sculptures and monuments around the town. Every square or crossroad hosts one: characters more or less historical, modern … Continued
Ten days of party from morning to… morning?Ladies and Gentlemen, here it comes Gentse Feesten! What is Gentse Feesten Gentse Feesten, aka Ghent Festivities, is an annual event organized by Ghent town hall, in Flanders. It lasts 10 days: from … Continued
In the north-east side of Tenerife, there’s the greenest part of the island: Anaga Rural Park. This incredible area has been recognized by UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2015. The park was born with a volcanic eruption that happened about 7-9 … Continued
Garajonay National Park occupies the central-north side of La Gomera, one of the smallest of the Canary Islands. Very much loved by Germans and hippies, this island is known for its wild rustic style and peaceful forests. Garajonay National Park … Continued