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An Elegant Point of View at the Humboldt Mirador

Posted on February 24, 2011March 22, 2011
byAndy Montgomery

It was in the summer of 1799 that the German naturalist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt formed an opinion of Tenerife as one of the most beautiful places he had seen. Today, Humboldt has been immortalised in bronze in the very spot where he stood[…]

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Ultimate Frisbee Championships

Posted on February 21, 2011February 22, 2011
byColin Kirby

Title: Ultimate Frisbee ChampionshipsLocation: La LagunaLink out: Click hereDescription: We’ve all annoyed sunbathers on the beach by throwing a frisbee for fun but Ultimate Frisbee is a competitive team sport…

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Los Cristianos Sardine Funeral

Posted on February 18, 2011February 18, 2011
byColin Kirby

Title: Los Cristianos Sardine FuneralLocation: From the Cultural CentreDescription: The funniest funeral you will ever see, men dressed in black as weeping widows and a giant sardine carried through the…

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Los Cristianos Carnaval Parade

Posted on February 18, 2011February 18, 2011
byColin Kirby

Title: Los Cristianos Carnaval ParadeLocation: From Paloma BeachDescription: One of the highlights of Carnaval as the floats and bands head into town, starts at 5pm on Sun 27 March. The…

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Pornosurf Live

Posted on February 18, 2011February 18, 2011
byColin Kirby

Title: Pornosurf LiveLocation: The Underground Bar, El MedanoDescription: Live rock just off El Medano plaza with local band Pornosurf at 11 pm on 25 Feb. They sound like The Ramones…

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Feboda Wedding Fair

Posted on February 17, 2011February 17, 2011
byColin Kirby

Title: Feboda Wedding FairLocation: Recinto Ferial, Santa CruzLink out: Click hereDescription: Everything needed for those planning a wedding all under one huge roof. Starts 25 March 1 pm to 9…

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Las Galletas Half Marathon

Posted on February 16, 2011February 16, 2011
byColin Kirby

Title: Las Galletas Half MarathonLocation: Las GalletasLink out: Click hereDescription: It’s an early start at 9 am for the runners in several categories. please don’t stand half way around the…

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Carnaval Costumes on Tenerife

Posted on February 16, 2011March 16, 2011
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byAndy Montgomery

What is it about the British psyche that makes us so reluctant to do anything that could be construed as making us look or sound silly? We don’t easily slip into alter egos, unlike many of our European cousins who don a wig and high heels at the slightest hint of an excuse.

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Following in the Footsteps of Britain’s Victorian Explorers on Tenerife: Part 2

Posted on February 16, 2011March 14, 2011
byJack Montgomery

He was keen to scale the peak even though it was March and he’d been advised that at this time “˜furious winds threaten to sweep away intruders like dry leaves’ …

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Adeje Opens Its Heart To The Power Of The Force

Posted on February 12, 2011March 9, 2011
byColin Kirby

There’s never one around when you need one, that’s what some say about the police but Adeje was the place to look on 11 February. Every rank of officer in Tenerife was there as well as the fire brigade, mountain rescue, ambulance, coast guard and Red Cross,

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