Destinations

Well... we said goodbye to the Canary Islands on Sunday. Overall, we couldn't be more pleased with our choice for a first destination. We spent the month of February in Gran Canaria and only scratched the surface. The diversity is staggering—you can experience a completely different climate, atmosphere, and geography just by driving thirty minutes in any direction. Would we go back? Absolutely. As I write this from our new 'home' in Javea on the Spanish mainland, it’s raining

Lanzarote's cultural identity is inextricably linked to one visionary artist: César Manrique . A native son, Manrique was a painter, sculptor, architect, and environmentalist whose profound love for his island led him to champion a unique vision: integrating art and architecture with Lanzarote's natural volcanic landscape, rather than imposing upon it. His work is characterized by organic forms, stark white walls, volcanic rock, and vibrant splashes of color, all in harmony w

Stepping onto Lanzarote from Fuerteventura immediately transports you to a dramatically different world—an island shaped by its raw, recent volcanic past. This is an island defined by colossal lava flows, creating surreal landscapes of black rock, dramatic coastal cliffs, and surprisingly inviting black sand beaches. It’s an absolute dream for cyclists , with smooth roads winding through lunar-like terrain and breathtaking coastal views at every turn. Our first two days on La