When the sun starts to near the horizon in the late afternoon, making your way to the west of La Palma for sunset is definitely a great idea. To watch the sun set from a height, go to Tazacorte town and grab a drink from a local cafe to enjoy outside. The town also has […]
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Cubo de la Galga, La Palma
This beautiful hike takes you through a variety of different mountain-valley landscapes. The forest is home to the tall, stately Canary laurel tree (they grow up to 25 meters) which earned the name “the ebony of the Canaries” because of the colour of the wood. The trees were used to make plenty of furniture and as […]
Puerto Naos, La Palma
The simple, magic combination of palm tree silhouettes in the sunset and a gelato cone. Need I say more? Honestly, though, if you’re looking for another good sunset spot, other than Tazacote, Puerto Naos is super. It feels a bit more finished, or fancy, because of the investment that was put into the beachfront area. It […]
Nandos
In Cork City, the double-storey Nandos is impressive compared to what we’re used to in South Africa where it’s more of a take-away vibe. It’s got plenty of space with high ceilings, a modern feel and a large menu. Staff usually welcome us and show us to a table with a menu in hand, but then we’re expected […]
Hey Pesto
Over on Paul Street, there’s a lovely little spot that has opened up opposite the Natural Foods Bakery. The inside is modern and clean with spaces to sit and enjoy your meal, drinks and / or snacks. I don’t have any food photos here but you can head over to their Facebook page to find […]
Rocket Man
If you’re looking for a great place to stop for a healthy meal in Cork city, stop over at Rocket Man! This lovely food company started creating a range of locally-sourced healthy and convenient food options and selling them at the farmers markets in Cork back in 2012 and since then have two premises in the […]
Reardens Bar
Right on Washington Street, within view of the Courthouse in Cork City, you’ll see a good-looking red pub with a fair bit of character. Being a bit of a newcomer, I’m no Reardens expert and I’m not quite a regular. I can’t attest to their live music scene or convince you of their great late […]
Brunch at the Peregrine Café
A while back on the way to Hermanus, we stopped at the Peregrine Farm Stall in Elgin (Western Cape) and grabbed a brunch at the café. Every-time I go in there I do a tour of all the local produce, weird preserves and fresh bakes at that farm stall. It’s really difficult to leave without quince […]