I love OATs: Outdoors, Art & Travel
Like the polygraph test of a pathological liar, the high peaks and low valleys of La Gomera mountains stretch as far as your eyes can see. Measuring only 370 square kilometres (143 square miles), the second smallest of the Canary Islands is big in outdoor adventures. The island, including its marine park, is a Biosphere …
Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and it’s also where you’ll find Spain’s highest peak (Mount Teide). Amongst the unique things to do in Tenerife you’ll find beautiful botanic gardens, beaches where you can escape the crowds, hiking trails crossing desert regions and cloud forests, and excursions to see marine life. During the …
“Where’s Matt Damon?” I wondered when I first saw Mount Teide. The barren landscape reminded me of The Martian movie. Crowning it all is El Teide volcano, a stratovolcano that formed this mountain by accumulation of lava flows. Here, the pouring has been going on for 100,000 years. The first eruptions of this still active …
Lush gardens, an interesting architecture dressed in bright colours, and pretty squares surrounded by cafes are some of the attractions you’ll find in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, one of the capitals of the Canary Islands. After spending an entire day exploring the city I created this 1-day itinerary that you can easily do on foot, …
Saba is one of the best hiking destinations in the Caribbean. Nearly all the hiking trails do a wonderful job at fulfilling the promise of an unforgettable view thanks to the island’s steep hills. Despite being only five square miles, there are nearly 20 trails to choose from. You can wander through a dry scrub …
“Paradise found” were the first two words that came to my mind when I saw Saba for the first time. This small island is a great destination if you want to go off the beaten path in the Caribbean. Since it’s tiny and off-the-radar you may wonder: Is it worth visiting Saba? I hope you’ll …
