If you want to explore Gran Canaria, you have several options. There is no train system, which should not surprise you too much, considering the size of Gran Canaria. There is, however, a very economical bus system. Buses are known… (READ MORE)
Sancocho Canario, or Canarian sancocho, is a typical dish that Canarians prepare and eat on Good Friday. This dish also exists in South America but it is served as a soup or stew there. The Canarian cooking version is more… (READ MORE)
The Mayan calender mysteriously ends in 2012, which fuels the belief among some people that the world is going to end at the end of this year! I have a tin of salmon in the cupboard which doesn’t expire until… (READ MORE)
Vega de San Mateo is often just known as San Mateo. The highest point of the island is found in Vega de San Mateo and that’s nearly 2000 metres up. Because of this, the area has fluctuating temperatures. It can… (READ MORE)
Playa del Amadores can be translated to mean “beach of the lovers” which might lead you to believe it’s small and quiet. Actually, that description should be used for places like Playa de Gui Gui or Playa Ambar because Playa… (READ MORE)