Tenerife wasn’t a random choice.
For months, something in me had been quietly asking for rest — not just physical, but soul-deep. I was craving space. Beauty. A place where the noise would soften and I could hear myself again.
That’s when I kept seeing this island in my mind. A place where snow touches volcanoes… where the sea is black, and the breeze carries something sacred. I didn’t know why, but I felt called.
So I followed that pull — not as a tourist, but as a woman needing pause.
When I arrived in Puerto de la Cruz, the air itself felt different. Lighter. Slower. As if the island was whispering, “It’s okay now. You can exhale.”
The first morning, I walked along the rocky shore barefoot, with a coffee in hand. The ocean was wild and loud — but somehow, it made me feel quiet. Like it was roaring on my behalf.
That’s how my journey here began. With silence. With salt. With a heart slowly waking up.
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How I Got There — Following the Call Making the decision was the biggest step.
I stopped waiting for the perfect moment or the perfect company. I opened my laptop, searched for a flight, and said yes to myself.
Tips
🛫 Don’t wait for all the stars to align. Just find your route and trust yourself.
I used Kiwi.com to find the most flexible option — which honestly felt like a little bonus from the universe.
A Room by the Sea
I needed peace. Stillness. A view where I could watch the sea breathe.
I found Hotel Best Semiramis in Puerto de la Cruz, perched above the cliffs, with waves that sang me to sleep every night.
Tips
🏨 Let yourself choose beauty. You deserve a room with a view.
Trip.com made it easy — I could compare options without overthinking. That matters when your heart just wants to go.
Where the Elements Touch
Tenerife is a symphony of contrasts:
Green mountains draped in mist
Lava fields frozen in time
Natural ocean pools etched into volcanic rock
Villages where time slows to a whisper
I stood beneath Mount Teide and felt the ancient silence of the land. I swam in wild saltwater pools. I wandered streets scented with flowers and sea spray.
Getting Around — At My Own Pace
Some of the most beautiful places on this island aren’t on a map. They live in the quiet turns, the mountain curves, the small towns untouched by time.
Tips
🚗 Freedom isn’t loud. Sometimes it’s a soft engine and a quiet road.
To reach them, I booked a private transfer through GetTransfer — it felt safe, respectful, easy. Later, I rented a car through EconomyBookings and let the road guide me.
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What I Let Go Of I brought less this time. Just what I needed:
My light shirt, a bikini, and favorite sunglasses.
Tips
🧳 Travel light. Let the place fill you — not your suitcase.
I found them all in the Journey Glows Store. Beautiful, simple, intentional. Like the trip itself.
Inside Me As a psychologist and coach, I’ve spent years helping others feel seen. But here, I let myself be seen — by the sky, the sea, the silence.
Tenerife reminded me that joy doesn’t always roar. Sometimes, it’s the gentle unfolding of breath… the feeling of sand under your feet… the warmth of sun on your back after tears.
I didn’t just visit a place. I came home to a part of myself.
If You’re Listening to the Whisper
If your heart has been whispering too… I hope you listen.
You don’t need all the answers. You don’t need a perfect plan.
You just need a reason to go. And sometimes, that reason is simply: Because I want to feel alive again.
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