Summary
This episode starts straight away with a familiar face: Peter, who Tim met the previous year. After a quick “pick a card” moment and a bit of Buddy Holly chat, the walk heads towards Torviscas and Fañabé with a simple mission — check whether the new market is open and whether Siglo Quinto is serving in the morning.
As usual, the plan quickly becomes secondary to the people. Tim meets Georgia and Anastasia from Italy, chats with locals and tourists, visits the market stalls, catches up with Richie from Tenerife Richie Excursions, and stops for a coffee at Annabelle’s.
The episode has a nice Tenerife rhythm: sunshine, live chat, wandering, small discoveries, and the kind of spontaneous conversations that only happen when you walk around with a camera and say hello.
What we talked about
The walk begins with Peter, who remembers meeting Tim the year before. A question card leads into talk of partner nicknames, then music, especially Buddy Holly and growing up with American music on the radio.
The plan for the morning is to walk towards Torviscas and Fañabé, check out the new market, and see whether Siglo Quinto — the Italian pinza place — is open. There is also plenty of live chat catch-up, including community names, Burger King locations, Webby, the Midweek Meetup, and the Great Dane Wales / Nanny Biscuit charity idea.
One of the strongest moments comes when Tim meets Georgia and Anastasia from Italy. They are studying languages, visiting Tenerife for a short break, and there is a funny exchange as Tim tries to get the pronunciation of Anastasia right.
The new market is quieter than expected, probably because May is low season, but there are still good stalls and friendly people: 3D-printed animals and skulls, handmade cards, soaps, handbags, leather goods, clothing, jewellery, and craft items.
Later, the walk heads back down towards the beachfront, passing bars, cafés, breakfast boards, shops, and money exchange places. Tim has a funny conversation with Harry from India about shirts, discounts, languages, and the live-streaming gear.
The episode then finds Richie from Tenerife Richie Excursions, along with Nancy and Liam. Richie gives his usual energetic pitch, talks about TikTok, excursions, and where people can find him.
The coffee stop is at Annabelle’s, a place Tim had not really noticed before. The menu gets a proper look, including breakfasts, tapas, seafood, grilled dishes, and mixed grills. The location is described as a bit of a hidden gem near La Pinta.
Near the end, Tim meets more holidaymakers, including Jim, Sandy, Andy, and Tracy, who are interested in the live-streaming setup. There is a good tech chat about the YOLOBOX, DJI cameras, Atomos monitor, picture-in-picture, and how the whole mobile live setup works.
The final payoff is Tim’s honest reaction to the coffee: he says it may be the worst coffee he has ever had, while still keeping the mood light and friendly.
Key takeaways
- Torviscas and Fañabé are quieter in May, but still full of people, bars, cafés, and little surprises.
- The new market is more about handmade crafts and local sellers than fake handbags and tourist tat.
- Siglo Quinto was not open in the morning, despite earlier hopes that it might open on market days.
- Richie from Tenerife Richie Excursions remains a big character and is now pushing TikTok as well.
- Annabelle’s has a good location and a broad menu, but the coffee gets a brutally honest review.
- The live-streaming setup continues to fascinate people on the street, especially the YOLOBOX and multi-camera layout.
Notable moments
- 00:00:03 — Opening with Peter and the “ladles and jelly spoons” welcome.
- 00:00:52 — Peter picks a card and the conversation begins.
- 00:01:31 — Buddy Holly and growing up with American music.
- 00:02:13 — Tim explains the plan: Torviscas, Fañabé, the market, and Siglo Quinto.
- 00:10:41 — Community chat turns to the Great Dane Wales / Nanny Biscuit charity idea.
- 00:17:40 — Tim meets Georgia and Anastasia from Italy.
- 00:22:06 — Tim reaches the area where Siglo Quinto should be open.
- 00:26:49 — A stop at the Elvis Bar with talk of Elvis acts and entertainment.
- 00:31:00 — Into the market and checking whether businesses are open.
- 00:31:36 — Meeting Thomas and looking at the 3D-printed crafts.
- 00:34:00 — Margaret’s handmade cards and crafts.
- 00:48:20 — Back down by the beachfront cafés and breakfast menus.
- 00:52:26 — Harry from India gives the shop pitch and chats about languages.
- 00:53:31 — Richie appears and talks excursions, TikTok, and Tenerife visitors.
- 00:57:00 — Coffee stop at Annabelle’s.
- 01:06:20 — Annabelle’s is described as a hidden gem near La Pinta.
- 01:14:07 — Meeting holidaymakers from England and showing the live-streaming kit.
- 01:15:02 — YOLOBOX, DJI cameras, picture-in-picture, and live-streaming setup explained.
- 01:19:52 — The brutally honest coffee review.
- 01:23:42 — Wrap-up, tonight’s Midweek Meetup, Freaky Friday, and sign-off.
Full write-up
This Wednesday walk begins with a proper Tenerife surprise. Before the route has even really started, Tim bumps into Peter, someone he met the year before. There is the usual gentle chaos: a lost pen top, a card question, and a conversation that moves from partner nicknames into Buddy Holly and music from the 1950s.
The plan for the morning is simple enough: head towards Torviscas and Fañabé, check out the new market, and see whether Siglo Quinto is open. It is the sort of plan that gives the walk a direction, but the real point of these episodes is always the people met along the way.
As Tim moves off, the live chat fills up with familiar names. There is talk about the tracker, the walking route, the Midweek Meetup at Terraza Manolo, Webby, Burger Kings, charity plans, and all the usual community banter that makes the walk feel like a shared morning rather than just a stroll.
One of the warmest moments comes when Tim meets Georgia and Anastasia from Italy. They are in Tenerife for a short stay, studying languages, and enjoying their first visit. Tim explains the channel, the walks, and why people tune in to see the weather, the crowds, the streets, and the day-to-day feel of the island. The pronunciation of Anastasia becomes a running joke, but it stays friendly and good-natured.
The search for Siglo Quinto does not quite deliver the hoped-for breakfast or coffee stop. The place is closed, probably because May is quieter and there may not be enough morning trade to justify opening. But that becomes part of the story. Tim points out the route, the pizza place, the ice cream parlour, and the way up towards the market.
At the Elvis Bar, there is a quick and funny chat about entertainment, drinks, karaoke, and which Elvis is on that night. From there, Tim heads up into the market area and confirms that Siglo Quinto is not open after all.
The market itself is quiet but interesting. Tim speaks to stallholders and gives viewers a look at handmade crafts, 3D prints, cards, soaps, bags, leather goods, clothing, jewellery, and other small items. The best part is the human detail: people explaining what they make, how long it takes, and why they enjoy doing it.
After leaving the market, the walk heads back down towards the beachfront. The episode becomes a gentle tour of cafés, bars, breakfast boards, and local businesses. Tim compares English breakfast prices, comments on bars and old venues, and keeps reading the chat as the walk continues.
A strong section comes when Tim meets Harry from India outside a shop. They joke about stretchy shirts, prices, discounts, languages, and the fact that the stream is live. Harry gets a mini-advert, and Tim gets another classic street interaction.
Then Richie appears. Richie from Tenerife Richie Excursions brings a big burst of energy, introducing Nancy, Liam, and the shop location near the Spar. He talks about TikTok, excursions, offers, and the need to keep showing up online. It is one of those moments where the livestream becomes part walk, part community noticeboard, and part Tenerife small-business support.
The coffee stop happens at Annabelle’s, a place Tim says he had not really noticed before. He has a look through the menu, covering breakfasts, tapas, seafood, grilled dishes, and mixed grills. The location gets praised as a hidden gem, especially for people coming down the steps from the upper area towards La Pinta.
There is more chat about vloggers, island news, weather, cruise ships, and the usual viewer comments. Then, after paying and leaving, Tim meets more holidaymakers and ends up demonstrating the live-streaming rig. Jim, Sandy, Andy, and Tracy get a close look at the YOLOBOX, DJI cameras, Atomos monitor, and picture-in-picture setup. It is a great practical moment for anyone interested in how the walks are actually broadcast live.
The final payoff is very honest: Tim says the coffee was one of the worst he has ever had. It is not played as nasty or dramatic, just a truthful reaction after a pleasant stop in a nice location.
The episode closes with the usual schedule reminders: Midweek Meetup at 5:55, Freaky Friday at Nebula, and possible plans for the next day. It is a classic Tenerife walking episode — a bit of a route, a bit of a mission, plenty of chat, and a lot of unexpected people along the way.