28 of the Best Things to do on Lanzarote: Your Island Guide

Explore the must-see sights in Lanzarote, including beautiful beaches and unique volcanic scenery.

Many visitors are tempted to Lanzarote by the offers of cheap all-inclusive resorts found across the island. However, there is so much more to the island than resort pools and in this post, I will share some of the wonderful things to do on Lanzarote that I discovered on my recent visit to the island. …

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10 must read tips on surviving a Bangkok street market

Visiting the markets of Bangkok

A Bangkok inspired cocktail of hangovers, pushy sales, tuk-tuks and scam artists are not a great combination and make surviving the Bangkok market experience quite a challenge. Luckily for you, I have written these quick tips to make the experience a little easier. Bangkok, as crazy as it is beautiful Markets could certainly be considered …

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The Villages of Sierra Francia Salamanca

a group of paintings on a railing

Every time I visit the Sierra de Francia mountains, and I’m lucky I have family there so visits are regular, I fall in love with the place all over again. After life in Madrid it’s like a warm, peaceful security blanket folds around me. With some wonderful (and incredibly good value) casas rurales and guesthouses …

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