In the end, I found myself in Tenerife not with a cocktail in my hand, but with a surfboard, a paragliding helmet, and a photo of a volcano in my pocket. All this thanks to one thing I had never heard of before: a tourist card from "Tourist". I got it online in literally a couple of clicks and went looking for somewhere to tickle my nerves at a discount.

I was surprised how useful a tourist is even in niche entertainment. This is not just a coupon for coffee or a museum - with this card I managed to get real bonuses for serious activities that usually cost as much as a plane wing. And everything is convenient: you show the QR code from your phone - and go, no papers or hassle. This is how it looked in practice.

Surfing: from scratch to the wave

Playa de las Americas beach. The wind from the ocean smells of salt and sunscreen. I'm standing with a board, listening to the instructor, everything inside me is shrinking: I've never tried surfing in my life. But the 30% discount makes the difference - it's not so sad if I suddenly drown.

In reality, everything turned out to be cooler than I expected. When I first stood on the board and rode ten meters along the wave, my adrenaline jumped, as if I had won the world championship. It was like snowboarding, only underneath you there was not snow, but living water. Wet, tired, but absolutely happy. The tourist card had already paid for itself.

Paragliding: Sunset, Wings and Total Freedom

If surfing is energy and movement, then paragliding is the opposite, complete calm. Although the start, of course, is wildly invigorating. You literally run from the cliff into the sky, and suddenly - that's it. Silence, air, and you soar over the island like a bird.

The sun is slowly setting in the ocean, and I look down on the world and think: how beautiful it all is. With the card from "Tourist" I managed to save 50 euros - and this is not just a saving, but a real chance to try something that I might not have dared to do before.

By the way, the instructor didn't even have any questions. I showed him the QR code - he smiled: "Great, come in." No explanations, everything was already set up.

Volcano Teide: Another World and a Photoshoot as a Gift

I thought the volcano was just another point on the list of attractions. Well, I climbed it, well, I looked... But Teide is something else. It's like from another planet: strangely shaped rocks, thin air, sharp temperature changes. First you drive along green slopes, then - as if you were in Mars.

With the tourist card I got a tour, which included a bonus photo session at the crater. A photographer with drones, panoramas, shots against the backdrop of a lava field. Honestly? I didn't expect such a level. These pictures are now in a frame at my home and on my avatar in all messengers.

Smart, hassle-free vacation

Usually discount cards are associated with a bunch of restrictions and small print. Here, it's the opposite. You want it - activate it in the app, show the QR - and get it. Everything is as clear as possible, even if you're hungover after a party.

You just feel like it was thought about for you in advance. And that's cool. After all, when you go for emotions, you don't want to waste energy on logistics.

Canaries for those who need more

For me, this trip was not just a vacation, but a reboot. I came back different. More confidence, more impressions, less fear of trying new things.

Tenerife showed me that extreme holidays don’t have to be unaffordable. They can be convenient, accessible, and most importantly – damn exciting. Especially if you have a little digital lifehack in your pocket in the form of a "Tourist" card.

If you are looking for not just a vacation, but a real adventure, where everything is included, except boredom - try it. Just a warning: you will want to come back. I am already planning a route for next time. And this time I will definitely take diving. Or a jeep safari. Or all at once.