Tapas Thursdays in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Ruta del Pincho Once upon a time, there was a thing called Tapas Thursday in Las Palmas. People would walk from one place to the next in the historic town of Vegueta to have a drink and a tapa (also called pincho) for little prices. Charlie wanted
How to get around in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Public transports, taxis and foot passengers Las Palmas is the capital of Gran Canaria and as such it is a proper city. Not comparable with London, but still of a remarkable size. Charlie was in a coliving The Roof in Ciudad Jardin near the harbour and the
Markets in Gran Canaria
Authentic shopping experiences in Las Palmas, the mountains and the South The Canary Islands have a rich tradition of markets, especially Sunday markets are popular amongst locals and tourists alike. The biggest one Charlie has seen so far was the market in Teguise in Lanzarote. There are
Street Art in Gran Canaria
Charlie discovers graffiti and murales Some parts of this world are very well-know for their street art. If you have been to South America, you’ve probably seen the so-called murales. In London, Shoreditch is always worth a visit to see any new graffiti. Charlie did not expect
Digital Nomading in the Canary Islands
A few months in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Charlie was lucky enough to get the chance to spend a few weeks in Gran Canaria to work and surf and enjoy life. She had been traveling as a digital nomad before, for example when she spent nearly
From the Canary Islands to the Peninsula
Travelling by sea from Tenerife to Huelva Charlie had spent a few weeks in the Canary Islands. First, she had been at the Billabong Surfcamp in Fuerteventura for New Year’s, then she spent a month as a digital nomad in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and finished
Culinary delights in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Argentinian Steaks, Cocktails and Sunday Brunch It was Charlie’s first full weekend as a digital nomad in Las Palmas and the calima put a hold on many things. It is not recommended to do any outdoor sports when the calima is blowing because of the bad air
Meo Pro Portugal 2022 in Peniche
World-class surfing in the Wave Capital After two times at the Quiksilver Pro in France, it was time for Charlie to head to another world tour competition in Europe: The Meo Pro Portugal was on in Peniche between 3rd and 13th March 2022. Charlie was there from
Island Hopping in the Canary Islands
From Fuerteventura to Gran Canaria Charlie had been spending yet another great week at the Billabong Surfcamp in Corralejo for New Year’s Eve. This time had been a little different because of COVID-19: Less party, more surf! After a week in Corralejo, Charlie was going to spend