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Carnival in Canary Islands: What Nobody Tells You Before You Go
When we first moved to Tenerife, we thought Carnival was a weekend event. A parade, some costumes, done. We were spectacularly unprepared for what actually happens here every February.
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New Year’s Eve in Canary Islands: 12 Grapes, Red Underwear and Ocean Vibes
Let me start with an obvious fact: Canarians are constantly setting off fireworks. Any day,…
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Christmas in Tenerife: A Festive Walk Through Puerto de la Cruz Old Town
We grew up with classic Central European Christmas markets. Hot chocolate, mulled wine, the scent…
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Your First 90 Days in Canary
50+ pages of actual, useful information. Not fluff, not dreams – real data from real life.
What’s Inside Your Free Guide
- Part 1: The Truth Nobody Tells You
Our €3,000 mistake story • Instagram vs Reality photos • 2025 real numbers • Why we almost left in month 3 - Part 2: Which Island For You? (All 8!)
Tenerife North vs South • Gran Canaria reality • Lanzarote for families • La Graciosa (the forgotten 8th) • For tourists, nomads & families - Part 3: Your First Month Survival
Week 1 crisis mode • SIM cards & banks that work • NIE in 2 weeks (if lucky) • When it finally clicks - Part 4: Money Reality Check
Tourist: €50-150/night • Nomad: €1,500-2,500/month • Family: €3,000-5,000/month • Our actual 2025 expenses
Real rental prices
Actual living costs
Expat statistics
Islands in numbers
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