Legend has it the lovelorn tears of a princess and a shepherd boy formed the blue and green twin lakes in the Azores archipelago.
Category: Portugal
Around the World in Review, Leg 01: Toronto, Iceland, Faroe Islands, United Kingdom, Lisbon, Azores, Madeira, and Canary Islands
Leg 01 of our trip around the world would see us traveling from our home in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, to Toronto, Iceland, Faroe Islands, Scotland, England, Wales, Lisbon, Azores, Madeira, and Canary Islands.
11 Tips for Driving in Western Europe
You need to drive in Western Europe, if only to see outside the major cities. Places whose names you have not yet heard. Places where the trains don't stop. Places full of real people and rich heritage that can make …
11 Things to Do in Madeira, Portugal
While Madeira is a terrific place to dive and snorkel, we'd just wrapped up a wonderful week in the Azores and were looking for a little variety. We also wanted to avoid the bustle of Madeira's capital, Funchal, which is where …
Video Compilation: Madeira, Portugal
The majesty of Madeira is difficult to capture from the ground, so I relied on drone footage to tell the video story of this island. Hope you enjoy!
Postcards to Wanda: Madeira
Perhaps the most exotic landscape I have ever seen, it was difficult to pick a postcard that adequately captures this island.
Madeira, Portugal: The Garden of the Atlantic
There is a wild and rugged garden island in the Atlantic, and its name is Madeira.
Video: Azores, Portugal
Sometimes words are inadequate. So here's a short video that covers pretty much everything we did in the Azores, Portugal. Hope you enjoy!
Azores, Portugal: The New, the Old, the Hot, and the Cold
Everything from hot volcanic craters and the cold waters of the North Atlantic to old ghost villages and new outlooks on life.
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Postcards to Wanda: Lisbon
For many reasons, I've been looking forward to Portugal. Now, here it is!