It’s not every day that you get the chance to walk on an active volcano. So, if you are heading to the Canary Islands make sure you go to Mount Teide in Tenerife. You can travel into the surrounding parkland to enjoy views of the volcano and admire the varied landscapes. Then either hike or take a cable car up . Visiting Mount Teide was one of the best things we experienced in Tenerife and it is well worth visiting. It is very popular and as a protected site, access is limited. Book your cable car ticket in advance to avoid disappointment as they sell out almost every day. Also the very top of the volcano “the summit” can only be reached by foot and you will need a permit to hike there. We’ve put together a simple guide for visiting Mount Teide. With all the information you need to plan your visit. Plus, we’ll share a little insight and info from our recent self-drive and cable car experience. Mount Teide The Spanish Canary Islands were formed millions of year...
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Madrid is a great city to enjoy a little retail therapy and there is an amazing selection of fashion retail shops. Whether you want to treat yourself to a new outfit or grab a little something to take home for a loved one, you wont be disappointed. Take a look at this guide to shopping in Madrid. Including a list of all the best areas and the most popular stores for buying clothes in Madrid. Main shopping areas in Madrid Gran Via This one of the busiest streets in Madrid. It’s the equivalent of Oxford street in London because its packed full of shops and well as being a main thoroughfare for cars and buses. You will find every famous Spanish high street brand here amongst the cafes, theatres and hotels. Sol Running North away from Puerta de Sol there are a number of pedestrianised streets that will lead you to Gran Via. Along these streets you will find many restaurants and shops. It’s a great area to pick up Madrid souvenirs, look at small independent shoe shops or scour the ra...
Relocating to a new city is a big move. A new city, in a new country (when you don’t speak the language) is an even bigger move. Luckily, we’ve had a bit of practice at moving to new places. However, it still feels quite daunting when the day finally comes to pack up your things and get on that flight. Moving from London to Madrid was exciting for us. I wanted to share our experience so that you can see how a big move overseas isn’t as scary as it might first seem. Anyone can relocate their lives to another country if that’s what they want. Moving to Madrid I think the key to moving to another country is a bit of planning (so that you don’t feel overwhelmed). A bit of research into your new home (so that you know what to expect). Plus a lot of courage (you made the decision to move for a reason, have faith in yourself and don’t look back). We spent a lot of time on planning and researching our move to Madrid and that really helped things to go smoothly. If you...
Share or save this post Pinterest Twitter Facebook Planning to backpack Spain anytime soon? Well, let me give you a little advice. Spain is not simply one country, let alone one culture, and there are some do’s and dont’s when visiting Spain… which is why I have written a guide with 33 awesome Spain travel tips! You see, Spain is a diverse, multicultural country made up of 17 regions. Each region has its own traditions, food, art, and cultural etiquette. Call a Catalan a Spaniard or disrespect a Basque, and well, you may learn a few swear words in a new language. On the other hand, read my 33 Spain travel tips before you travel to the Iberian Peninsula, and you’ll av...