Everyone likes to be asked when eating out and after asking for the bill, if they would like a 'chupito', a little drink on the compliments of the restaurant. More than often here in the Canaries, you are given some honey rum (Ronmiel). Its seems to go down well with...

So here are the crazy days for the rest of July 20th July World Jump day 21st July Junk Food day 22nd July Penuch Fudge day 23rd July Gorgeous Grandma day 24th July Tell an Old Joke Day 25th July Thread the Needle Day 26th July Aunt and Uncle Day 27th July Walk on...

Lanzarote, with its all year round, spring-like temperatures is a haven for bird watchers. The island offers birders a number of interesting species and sub species. Famara, on the north west coast, with its sweeping bay and 600m high cliffs is one of he best places...

The world seems to have gone mad over the years celebrating different days for one thing or another. If you use social media, there is always someone wishing everybody a happy day for a special interest. For instance, did you know that July is Horseradish Month? So...

I spend most of the year wearing flip flops. I seriously wonder if I will ever be able to wear shoes again. Very popular footwear in Lanzarote and I was wondering the other day, where do they originate from and why are they called flip flops. Obviously had time on my...

Tim Peak has returned to earth after spending 6 months on the International Space Station. The advantage of living in Lanzarote are the clear night skies and I have been lucky enough to see the ISS pass over on many different occasions. For a while I has a tracker on...

What's in store for the exchange rate when you rent a Lanzarote villa 27.04.2016 If you’re planning to rent a villa in Lanzarote this year, one thing that brings a bit of extra sparkle to your holiday is if the exchange rate is strong. After all, if the pound is...