I have an uncontrollable urge and passionate desire to move to Lanzarote. I can’t put my finger on a specific reason but have a collective of reasons for wanting to do so. It’s almost like the island has a spell on me.
I’ve worked in the corporate rat-race for 14 years, four of which I have ran my own business. When I visit Lanzarote on holiday I feel totally at ease. Even when I have had to pull out my laptop on the last couple of visits, it’s felt totally different to when I’m in the U.K. It’s difficult to explain.
The pace of life in Lanzarote feels less pressured, but that doesn’t mean that things wont get done. To me, it just means that things will get done properly – something that I have struggled to find evidence of in the UK for a good while. The U.K. has become a country of overworked, and in my view, underpaid individuals (unless you are a banker of course!)
Then of course there is the weather. Since arriving back from Lanzarote in November I have felt tired and de-motivated. The dark, cold nights just don’t do anything for me and when the days draw in all it makes you want to do is sleep – which is such a waste of valuable time! In fact, the only motivation I have had is the fact that we booked to visit again in July – with a view to looking at property whilst we are there.
The problem I have is convincing the better half. She works at a Theme Park in the U.K. and finds it difficult to disconnect from the place. Lanzarote is too quiet for here, in that things to don’t jump out at you to say ‘I’m here. There is plenty to do on the island but a lot of things have to be found.
Finally, the people on the island tend to be very friendly. I like the Spanish. I don’t know why, I just feel that I connect with them for some reason. I am yet to interact with someone on the island who wasn’t helpful – oh, and that also includes British folk that have moved out there. It’s just a really friendly island.
Lanzarote is the ideal place to relax and wind down away from the hassles of busy corporate life. Ian is the creator of Destination Lanzarote, an online guide to Lanzarote. Ian’s favourite place on Lanzarote is Playa Blanca
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