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Entries from October 2011

Gran Canaria Internet

October 31st, 2011 · No Comments

The internet in Gran Canaria might not be what you’re used to. The maximum speed outside Las Palmas is about 3 Mbps, although some places can only reach 1 Mbps and others aren’t even in an ADSL area. Take Tauro for example. When I first moved to Gran Canaria, I had to wait months (yes, [...]

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Tags: General

Las Palmas Carnaval 2012 Agenda

October 18th, 2011 · No Comments

If you are planning to visit Las Palmas during Carnaval time in 2012, you will be pleased to know that the local council has released the agenda, so you can get busy planning your trip. There is a Carnaval in the South which some people prefer to attend but if you fancy something different this [...]

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Tags: Events · General

Liberty Boat Blaze in Puerto Rico

October 17th, 2011 · No Comments

I recently heard the sad news about what happened to the Liberty boat in Puerto Rico. I used to sell tickets for one of the neighbouring boats but not that one. The Liberty was a pleasure boat which took tourists out for a day of sun, swimming, dolphin-spotting and relaxation, but all was not relaxing [...]

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Tauro

October 5th, 2011 · 1 Comment

I used to live in Tauro so I know it quite well. Tauro is located behind Playa del Amadores and you can stay there if you want somewhere quieter than Playa del Ingles or Puerto Rico. Tauro is peaceful and quiet and it offers first-class golfing facilities. Golf in Tauro You can choose from a [...]

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