About Tenerife
There is not a carnival on Tenerife
At this time of year there are articles galore about carnival on Tenerife and many either get something wrong, or don’t paint quite the full picture of what carnival means on the island. […]
La Gomera
Food & Drink
The best of Tenerife and Canary Islands food and wine 2019
We always keep an eye out for whose names are on the awards list at the 2019 Diario de Avisos-Dorada Especial Gastronomy Awards Gala, an event which recognises innovation and passion in the world of food and drink in the Canary Islands. […]
About Tenerife
Travelling from Tenerife to other Canary Islands
It’s relatively easy to island hop in the Canaries, ferries and airlines linking the islands, all providing a good service. But choosing the best way to get from Tenerife to another island can depend on a number of factors. […]
About Tenerife
What is bruma in Tenerife and the Canary Islands?
It was our friend Jo who first mentioned the word ‘bruma’ to us, long before we moved to Tenerife. We were visiting her on La Gomera, sitting on her terrace on the edge of the Garajonay National Park in the sun, drinking beer and marvelling at views… […]
About Tenerife
The Colourful Canary Islands in Santiago del Teide
I’ve had a soft spot for Santiago del Teide since the very first time we drove through it. For me it was the place where Tenerife changed from being a sunny… […]
About Tenerife
South Tenerife still has an image problem
Travel articles obviously fuel the views of those who read them and generally speaking Tenerife hasn’t always fared well or, more accurately, parts of it haven’t. […]
About Tenerife
This Tenerife Resort is NOT for You
The fact is that on Tenerife not all resorts are the same. Not everywhere is a resort for a start. And not all resorts offer the same things. […]
About Tenerife
The Best Views of Mount Teide on Tenerife
Whatever your opinion, whatever island you champion, it’s difficult to argue with the fact that Mount Teide on Tenerife is the biggest thing in the Canary Islands. […]
About Tenerife
Forest Fires on Tenerife, Tales of Bravery and Buffoonery
And then the forest on the other side of the valley in front of us simply exploded.
It was a shocking sight to witness and it rammed home two things… […]