The tiny European island country of Malta had been on our bucket list forever. We didn’t really know much about it other than it was a microstate, that it was an archipelago and that it …
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Five Great Mallorca Beaches You Should Visit

Mallorca beaches are world renowned. Did you know there are 262 beaches on this island stretching over 50 kms in total length? That’s a lot of beaches on one little island. Clearly, in our two …
Continue readingTop Hikes on Tenerife With (or Without) Kids

Top Hikes on Tenerife Tenerife took our breath away with its amazing volcanic landscapes and hiking trails. Our family’s perfect holiday must have plenty of hiking opportunities and this island did not disappoint. We have …
Continue readingTenerife Landscapes: Photo Essay

Tenerife Landscapes We’ve already written several blogs about Canary Islands. So instead of writing more, we thought we’d share with you the beauty of Tenerife using phtotos. Below we are some of the photographs we …
Continue readingGran Canaria Landscapes: Photo Essay

We’ve written several blogs about Canary Islands and we think it’s time to put our pens down and let the pictures do the talking. So without further ado, scroll down to enjoy the beautiful Gran …
Continue readingA day in Las Palmas – a relaxing itinerary

Las Palmas itinerary (1 day) Our week on Gran Canaria was spent mostly hiking and admiring its volcanic beauty. But one day we decided to take a break from our nature treks by venturing into the …
Continue readingBest Hikes on Gran Canaria (with Kids)

Gran Canaria has some of the best hikes we’ve ever been on. It is an unbelievably beautiful island replete with hiking opportunities as varied as its landscapes. After all, where else can you climb a …
Continue readingTenerife: A Guide to A Perfect Family Holiday

Tenerife embodies everything we require for a perfect family holiday. And it might not be what you think. While the island may have plenty of all-inclusive resorts, that is not what drew us in. Let …
Continue readingGran Canaria: Beyond Beer & Resorts

Gran Canaria is more than just beer and resorts. It is very popular with sun-seekers from northern Europe. And for good reason. It has fairly good weather throughout the year. Most people who visit the …
Continue readingWhy You Should Visit Canary Islands

Why Visit Canary Islands? This archipelago may be a popular destination for sun seekers from northern Europe, but some North Americans have never even heard of them. Some people who have visited or heard of …
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