Sara, Author at Passion Project Travel

Forested mountain at the Pinnacles with hiker climbing up the trail.

Guide to Hiking the Pinnacles: New Zealand’s Most Popular Hut Hike

by SaraNew Zealand April 3, 2025April 3, 2025No Comments

Lush subtropical rainforest, ancient kauri trees, swinging bridges, and majestic mountain views await hikers along one of New Zealand’s most beloved tracks, the Kauaeranga Kauri Trail. The hike is affectionately known as “The Pinnacles,” named for the spires of rhyolite that punctuate the summit, offering sweeping panoramas of the Coromandel Peninsula. Located on New Zealand’s …

View of the Arucas Cathedral down a colorful street.

What to Do and See in Arucas, Gran Canaria

by SaraSpain February 22, 2025February 23, 2025No Comments

The inland town of Arucas is a little gem, its historic center a maze of cobbled streets lined by pastel buildings and an imposing neo-Gothic church at its center. Arucas is one of the largest cities in Gran Canaria (though home to less than 40,000 residents) and an easy day trip from the capital of …

Best Days Trips from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

by SaraSpain February 15, 2025February 15, 2025No Comments

The capital city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is a delightful juxtaposition of surf bums and historic buildings. Beachgoers flock to the sandy shores of Las Canteras Beach while cultural enthusiasts roam the winding cobbled streets of the antique Vegueta neighborhood. While the city boasts its fair share of attractions, from the Gothic towers …

Best Things to do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

by SaraSpain February 10, 2025February 13, 2025No Comments

Las Palmas is the capital of Gran Canaria and the most populous city in the Canary Islands. The city is located on the northeastern coast of the island and is divided into two main tourist zones, Las Canteras Beach in the north and the historic district of Vegueta to the south. If you’re visiting for the …

Girl in white shirt and sunglasses looking over Spanish mountain village.

The Most Beautiful Towns in Gran Canaria

by SaraSpain February 1, 2025February 8, 2025No Comments

The diverse landscape of Gran Canaria is speckled with charming towns, from quaint fishing villages to mountaintop hamlets. Shaped like a nearly perfect circle, this volcanic island belongs to the Spanish archipelago of the Canary Islands. With influences from North Africa, Latin America, and the original Indigenous inhabitants — the Guanche people — the Canary …

Las Canteras beach dotted with swimmers and umbrellas.

The 10 Best Things to do in Gran Canaria

by SaraSpain January 25, 2025January 30, 2025No Comments

The island of Gran Canaria is a volcanic gem, tucked away in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Morocco. Though closer to North Africa, it belongs to the Spanish archipelago of the Canary Islands. Of the eight islands, Gran Canaria is the third largest, trailing Tenerife and Fuerteventura, yet it is home to the …

Black rocky beach and white and blue restaurants in Puerto de las Nieves

Puerto de las Nieves: What to do in Gran Canaria’s Quaint Port Village

by SaraSpain November 27, 2024January 25, 2025No Comments

This dazzling little port village is all beauty and high contrast, its striking white and blue buildings shining against the coffee-colored volcanic cliffs and crystal-clear azure waters. Puerto de las Nieves (Port of the Snows) is located on the northwestern coast of Gran Canaria, the third largest of the Canary Islands. A former fishing village, …

Paintings hung on walls and between buildings in the Marrakech Medina

Marrakech 2-Day Itinerary: A Guide to Morocco’s Red City

by SaraMorocco November 16, 2024January 30, 2025No Comments

Marrakech is a bucket-list travel destination, from jewel-toned tiles and key-holed shaped doorways with ornate wooden carvings, to the magical winding streets of the Medina perpetually buzzing with activity. Saffron and cumin waft in the air from ceramic vessels, tajine, filled with slow-cooked lamb, chicken, or vegetables, intermingled with cinnamon and mint from the delicious …

Guide to Puerto de Mogán: Gran Canaria’s Magical Beach Town

by SaraSpain October 20, 2024January 25, 2025No Comments

A sparkling gem is located on the southern coast of striking Gran Canaria — whitewashed houses with colorful trim dripping in vivid bougainvillea, and a bustling harbor with crystal clear water. Puerto de Mogán is one of the most charming towns in Gran Canaria, and it’s an easy day trip from Las Palmas or the …

Panoramic view of the Bay of Palma seen from Castell de Bellver.

Palma de Mallorca: A Guide for Auxiliares de Conversación

by SaraEurope, Mallorca, Spain September 6, 2024January 25, 2025No Comments

During the 2022-2023 school year, I lived in Palma de Mallorca as an auxiliar de conversación with Meddeas. I fell in love with the island and had an amazing experience living and teaching in Palma. If you’re planning to move to Palma as an aux, or are curious about what it’s like to get settled …