01 Feb
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The experience of Carolyn: A Student from Canada. Part 2/2 »
My introduction to the island was well underway when I took my first surf class of the holiday.
20 Jan
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The experience of Carolyn: A Student from Canada. Part 1/2 »
I get off the plane after the usual rush to go on vacation – pack this, remember keys, charge phone, show boarding pass, hurry-up-and-find-your-seat.
16 Jul
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After surf at Citrus bar. Diary of a student in Fuerteventura »
Some people go on afterwork drinks, others go on “aftersurf” hamburgers and beers.
Every Tuesday at 8 p.m.
16 Jul
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Hiking through the volcanoes. Diary of student in Fuerteventura »
So I decided to conquer the highest volcano that stands closest to Corralejo.
15 Jul
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Surf spots in the North shore. Diary of a student in Fuerteventura »
After our surf session at Rocky Point the surf instructor asked if we wanted to see some of the other surf spots along the north coast.
10 Jul
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My best surfing day! Diary of a student in Fuerteventura »
The morning felt a bit chilly and the wind was getting stronger and stonger.
03 Jul
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Carnival time ! Diary of a student in Fuerteventura »
The spaniards are festive people. They sure know how to come up with good reasons to party.
01 Jul
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Wild goats in the island. Diary of a student in Fuerteventura »
As I mentioned before Fuerteventura in a quite rocky and sandy island.
26 Jun
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In the surf van ! Diary of a student in Fuerteventura »
It is ten minutes to ten in the morning and you and your housemates are waiting outside Casa Carmen to be picked up by the surf van.
25 Jun
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Talking Spanish with locals. Diary of a student in Fuerteventura »
When you travel and spend some more time in one place you start creating local routines and habits. It usually happens when you feel comfortable and “at home” in a new place.