For those who view Tenerife as nothing more than a winter retreat for weather weary Northern Europeans the idea that it could be nominated as a European Capital of Culture when Spain next plays host in 2016, may come as something of a surprise. Tenerife’s artistic heritage dates back to the conquest and the subsequent… Continue reading City of Sculpture
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San Andrés y Los Sauces
The island of La Palma is a mere 1.5 million years old; one of the youngest of the Canary Islands. In its oldest part, the north east, is the ancient canton of Adeyahamen, meaning “underneath the water”, and referring to the most important springs in the archipelago; the Marcos y Cordero, which feed the deep… Continue reading San Andrés y Los Sauces
Playa Santiago – La Gomera’s second largest resort
Nestling at the mouth of the Barranco de Santiago on the south coast, Playa Santiago is La Gomera’s second largest resort and the sunniest spot on the island. The village has a picturesque harbour where the wooden hulls of old fishing boats sit alongside the shiny fibreglass of newer vessels and a selection of apartments… Continue reading Playa Santiago – La Gomera’s second largest resort
Escaping Emus at Warrawong Sanctuary, Stirling, South Australia
Trek through bush and wetland; breathe in the thick perfume of native gum trees, keeping a weather eye on the treetops for koalas and kookaburras perched sky high; go squinty-eyed with wonder as you search the mirror-calm waters for the telltale whirl of platypus—You’re deep inside Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary, and the real world is a… Continue reading Escaping Emus at Warrawong Sanctuary, Stirling, South Australia
The Lure of Largo
When you start thinking about the ideal place in which to retire, Largo in Florida could be just what you are looking for. With a population of around 70,000, you’ll find more than 30% of residents over the age of 65 years. If you are keen to belong to a retirement community and are looking… Continue reading The Lure of Largo