Gran Canaria cruise port is a stop on just about every Canary Islands cruise itinerary, partly because the port is so bloomin' large, and partly because of its direct flight connections to mainland Europe. There's also no shortage of things to do within the immediate vicinity of the harbour, so whether you're after a beach… Continue reading Gran Canaria Cruise Port • A Crew Member’s Guide
A charcoal-coloured sandy beach, rows of houses with carved wooden balconies, and a curious obsession with a dwarf in a tricorn hat make Santa Cruz de la Palma cruise port an intriguing stop in Spain’s Canary Islands. This city (which is more like a town) is a true hidden gem. *This site uses affiliate links,… Continue reading Santa Cruz de La Palma Cruise Port • The Real Isla Bonita
A cluster of Spanish islands situated in the Atlantic Ocean, the Canaries are closer to the coast of Morocco than Spain or anywhere else in mainland Europe. They've only been officially Spanish since the 1400s, and before then they were inhabited by actual native locals, as well as giant lizards and giant rats- and other… Continue reading Which is the Best Canary Island to Visit?
I'm a bit late to the party here, given that we're almost one month into the new year, but at this particular moment in time I appear to be stuck in a hotel in Hamburg with not a whole lot to do. So what better way to fill the time than a casual reflection on… Continue reading A Rather Late Round-Up of 2017
On my very first day in Santa Cruz de La Palma, we hit the ground running with a road trip from the cruise port inland and uphill (way, way uphill) into the mountains of La Palma, and the absolutely stunning scenery of El Roque de los Muchachos. *This site uses affiliate links, where I may… Continue reading A Road Trip to La Palma’s Mountains • Is this the most stunning spot in the Canary Islands?
Last week my grandad died. It was quite a shocker really; no one was expecting it, but it was an actual real thing that really truly happened. It was sad, and a bit difficult and I didn't really know what to do with myself. My grandad was a good'n. We used to go and visit… Continue reading Farewell Grandad T.
