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Like any good Norwegian, we took a shorter trip to Tenerife in December. It was a getaway to soak up vitamin D. I wanted to swim without freezing my teeth. Of course my dear Cuban boyfriend, would like to walk without three layers of clothing. So of we went. <\/p>\n

As any regular charter tourist, we went first to Playa Las Americas. The place where everything is convenient and arranged for you to have a comfortable holiday. That doesn\u2019t impress me much. So, I had a plan B. But first, let\u2019s talk about our stargazing adventure. <\/p>\n

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Breakfast: Metropolis Bar Caf\u00e9<\/a> & El Ventorrillo<\/a> for lunch. Dinner: Almar Tenerife<\/a><\/p>\n

Dark Sky: Sunset & Stargazing with Telescopes Experience<\/h2>\n

Tenerife is among the few places in the world rewarded with Dark Sky status. This means a perfect opportunity to watch planets like Jupiter, March, the Milky way, galaxies, and more stars.<\/p>\n

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We went towards the magnificent Mt. Teide and waited for the sun to set. This allowed us to use the telescope for stargazing. We saw Jupiter, March, Venus, and of course, Vera. The world feels so little when the universe out there is so grand. Most of all, even with a full moon, you are mesmerized by the planets. The different galaxies make Earth just a part of the puzzle.<\/p>\n

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Why stay at one place when you can see more? Pick up a rental car. Drive around the island. Explore the landscape and the grandness of the Island. We as the rest of the island went driving towards Masca, a petite village. People should leave Masca alone, we went on the road, but we did not stop in the village. What a crazy mess and it is picturesque but probably easy to use time other places on the island. <\/p>\n

Stunning scenery, along the road to the highlight of the day; Restaurante Mes\u00f3n del Norte Tenerife<\/a>! Yes local and authentic food. Pre-book your table, or get ready to be waiting in the line.<\/p>\n

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Icod de los Vinos & Parque del Drago <\/h2>\n

Parque del Drago, with one of tallest Dragon trees in the world. Amazing old energy and, most of all, a beautiful garden to walk in and feel the green vibration energy. <\/p>\n

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The Cool Kids in Punta del Hidalgo<\/em><\/h2>\n

Hidalgo is a sleepy town. It\u2019s outside the tourist track. It\u2019s more like where locals live. They don\u2019t use much energy on what happens on the south of the Island. On our first day; we entered into a full moon party with the hangout spot for the local youth. Punta<\/a> <\/a>Paradiso<\/a> has immersive architecture from the 70s. You just want to vibe with all the cool kids in town. Hangout, drink a beer, talk about life, watch people, and enjoy the wild music.<\/p>\n

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Piscina, or no, the Local Bar <\/h2>\n

However, they are famous for Piscina natural Punta del Hidalgo. Our plan was to go swimming, then a storm went in and we where more weather watching then swimming. Also talking about football at the local pub, the one of few things that was opened. Because why stay open during a storm, when you can stay at home. The local community was welcoming and so was the vermouth. <\/p>\n

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Anaga Rural Park \u2013 Mirador Cruz del Carmen <\/h2>\n

Of course, all trails were closed with a storm coming into the islands. We needed to change our plan B and even consider plan C. So, Las Mercedes went out the window and into the storm. We drove to Santa Cruz, the capital of Tenerife, to visit Mercado Ntra Senora de Africa<\/a>. A vibrant historic market for local food, and most of all, our lunch. Fresh prawns on the grill, with crisp white wine. <\/p>\n

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San Crist\u00f3bal de La Laguna <\/h2>\n

As I walked into La Laguna, I suddenly felt like I was in Cuba.<\/a> The colonial style was striking. It is one of Tenerife\u2019s two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. La Laguna is the first well-planned 15th-century Spanish Colonial City. It served as a model for places like Havana Old Town in Cuba.<\/p>\n

Granadilla de Abona <\/h2>\n

After a drive back towards Playa de Las Americas, we stopped along the road for a shorter break. We finally went swimming in a natural pool. It was so good, so salty, and so perfect after spending some time in the car.<\/p>\n

Chao, Tenerife <\/h2>\n

The perfect balance between urban and rural life, even though it was more urban. However, we liked exploring the Northern side of Tenerife. It is yet to be discovered for many travelers on the islands. <\/p>\n

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