Set on the east coast of the circular island of La Gomera, today’s San Sebastián is the main port of entry for visitors and is a pleasant, laid back little place to explore. No teeming metropolis this, despite its importance as the island’s capital. Located at sea level, ‘La Villa’ as it’s known locally, provides… Continue reading San Sebastian de la Gomera
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Unforgettable San Miguel
San Miguel in Mexico is another spot that you could consider as a choice for retirement. San Miguel was given the status of a national monument in 1926 and has attracted about 5,000 expatriates from America and Canada. The total population of the city is about 70,000. This is an extremely picturesque place with cobbled… Continue reading Unforgettable San Miguel
Kite surfing
Each year there are more of them. Hardly a beach remains where sunbathers are not treated to the sight of an array of brilliantly colored kites out at sea. They belong to kite surfers, professionals and amateurs alike, practising their jumps and reaching outrageous heights while moving across the water with alarming speed. Wakesurfing is… Continue reading Kite surfing
Paradors of Spain – A Noble Retreat
The intense silence was broken only by my own bare feet shuffling across the polished floorboards. With a bleary yawn I pulled back the heavy drapes and sunlight flooded the room. I found myself staring at a massive volcano. Once the shock had registered, I remembered I was staying at a Parador in the Cañadas… Continue reading Paradors of Spain – A Noble Retreat
Mexico – The Lure of Lake Chapala
If you’ve ever spent a vacation in Mexico, you’ve probably enjoyed yourself thoroughly – beautiful beaches, marvelous scenery, fascinating cities. But a vacation is a vacation. Did you ever start thinking about something more permanent – like retiring in Mexico for example? Even if retirement is still a few years away, if you have had… Continue reading Mexico – The Lure of Lake Chapala