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- Guide to Cape Town, South Africa April 3, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Hermanus to Cape Town March 28, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Mossel Bay to Cape Agulhas March 27, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Knysna to Wilderness March 26, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Nature’s Valley to Plettenberg Bay March 25, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route, South Africa: Storms River Mouth March 24, 2020
- Guide to the Gardens Route Road Trip, South Africa March 23, 2020
- Guide to Addo Elephant National Park Safari, South Africa March 19, 2020
- Guide to the Panorama Route, South Africa December 3, 2019
- Guide to Safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa November 20, 2019
- 4 Places to Play Pinball in San Diego July 25, 2019
- 6 Incredible Mountain Hikes Under 1 Hour From San Diego July 21, 2019
- Guide to Cabrillo National Monument, San Deigo July 17, 2019
- Find Four Pedestrian Bridges Hidden In San Diego June 30, 2019
- Barrio Logan, San Diego: Chicano Park & Las Cuatro Milpas June 26, 2019
- Binge on the Best Burritos in San Diego June 24, 2019
- Take a Taco Tour in San Diego June 19, 2019
- Tour the Kombucha Breweries of San Diego June 16, 2019
- Tour the San Diego Farmers Markets June 12, 2019
- San Diego’s 5 Peak Challenge Mission Trails Regional Park June 9, 2019
- Number One Attraction in San Diego, CA: Balboa Park June 5, 2019
- Your Guide to Exploring San Diego, California June 2, 2019
- Experience Meow Wolf in Santa Fe, New Mexico May 29, 2019
- Walk the Haiku Path at Santa Fe Community College May 26, 2019
- Drink the Elixir at Kakawa Chocolate House in Santa Fe, NM May 22, 2019
- Hike the Tree Spring Trail in Sandia Mountains, NM May 18, 2019
- Tinkertown Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 15, 2019
- World’s Largest Rattlesnake in Albuquerque, New Mexico May 12, 2019
- Museums of University of New Mexico in Albuquerque May 5, 2019
- Exploring Petroglyph National Monument Albuquerque, NM May 1, 2019
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El Tanquito in Cardon Mountain Natural Monument Fuerteventura
The legend of the heroic giant Mahan, standing 22 feet tall and in his mouth 64 teeth, dates back to pre-Hispanic times. He died fighting the Norman conquerors and was buried up on Cardon Mountain Natural Monument in Fuerteventura. The … Continue reading
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Astronomical Viewpoint Sicasumbre in Fuerteventura
Deep in the desert of Fuerteventura there is a star reserve with such scarce light pollution that it attracts astronomers from all over the world. The mountainous drive on FV-605 into Pájara twists and turns to almost 1,000 feet above sea level, whether … Continue reading
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My Favorite Restaurant in Fuerteventura: El Bar de Marko
The unsuspecting location: a supermarket strip mall in Costa Calma hides a tapas bar filled with locals. El Bar de Marko is a diamond in the rough that produced my favorite meal in Fuerteventura. Find the restaurant tucked away on … Continue reading
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The Route of the Mills in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
When I think of Fuerteventura, I feel the wind. I imagine the hills, and I see the windmills that sit on top of them. The force of the trade winds that course through the archipelago shaped the islands and its … Continue reading
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Exploring the Jandia Peninsula in Fuerteventura
The southwestern tip of Fuerteventura Island is referred to as the Jandia Peninsula, it was an entirely separate island many years ago. In the region there is a town called Morro Jable, where you can find the port that ferries … Continue reading
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The Journey to Remote Cofete Beach, Fuerteventura
Those who dare to tackle the unpaved mountain road that leads to Cofete Beach will be rewarded with golden sand that stretches forever, mesmerizing wild waves, and a backdrop of the highest point on Fuerteventura. Cofete is cut off from … Continue reading
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Hike to the highest point in Fuerteventura: Pico de la Zarza
The highest point on Fuerteventura rises directly from the beach splitting the Jandia Peninsula in half – one side dotted in resorts the other entirely remote. Hiking to the strikingly beautiful summit of Pico de la Zarza allows you to … Continue reading
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Monumento Natural de Ajuy in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
Along the west coast of Fuerteventura there are 120 million year old rocks that are older than the Canary Islands themselves. This area of geological significance and incredible beauty is called Monumento Natural de Ajuy – but how can such … Continue reading
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Hike Calderón Hondo & Montaña Colorada in Fuerteventura
In the northeast of Fuerteventura there is a dazzling desert hiking trail to a huge cauldron, Calderón Hondo and its lesser traversed conjoined twin Montaña Colorada. The two can be tackled in an exciting 3½ mile loop gaining 912’ feet … Continue reading
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Parque Natural Corralejo Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
On an island known for its phenomenal beaches, Parque Natural Corralejo is the place you cannot miss on your visit to Fuerteventura. Vibrant turquoise water against golden sand and black lava rock flanks one side of the road, while vast … Continue reading
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