Located in the western Black Sea Region, southeast of the town of Bolu in the picturesque pine forests of the Köro?lu Mountains, the Kartalkaya Skiing Resort has conditions suitable for Alpine skiing, ski touring, and cross-country skiing. The ski area is […]
When searching for a suitable winter retreat, it comes as little surprise that avid gardener Sir Winston Churchill opted for the idyllic setting of Puerto de la Cruz. Even on an island as blessed by nature as Tenerife, from the […]
No matter what type of motorcycle you ride, almost everyone falls off sooner or later and good protective riding gear can help prevent or reduce injuries. Protective gear is most effective in simple falls and slides on the road. However […]
The Botanical Gardens at Puerto de la Cruz, or El JardÃn de Aclimatación de la Orotava, to give them their proper title, have a fascinating, if chequered, history. Conceived by King Carlos III of Spain in 1788, the original purpose […]
Perched 600 metres above sea level in the south of the island, the picturesque town of Granadilla is surrounded by mountains and ravines, its hilly vista a hotch-potch of rural houses, terrace farms and vineyards. Recently, foreigners and locals alike […]
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