On the morning of 5th May 1706, at 3.00 am, thunder bellowed across Tenerife’s northern sky and a blood red horizon spewed grey smoke splintered with orange embers. By the time dawn broke over the Italian style mansions that lined […]
Many people who visit Santa Cruz tend to stay in the main drag, Plaza de España, Calle Castillo, and miss some of the oldest parts of the city One of my favourite places is La Noria and the surrounding area. […]
On the northwest coast of Tenerife is an area known as Isla Baja, the Lowlands; a fertile, verdant carpet spreading across the westernmost tip of the island, creeping up the foothills of the seven million year old Teno Massif in […]
The experience of Western Australia is totally unique; you will not have time to stay in your bed and breakfast room as nowhere in the world will you find the amazing corals full of vibrant fish, largest monolith, Jewel cave, […]
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 […]
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