Lokrum is a tiny island a 15-minute ferry ride from the port in Old Town. A lot has happened here over the years. Originally home to a Benedictine monastery dating back to 1023. Richard the Lionheart was apparently stranded here in 1192.
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On a map, Espinho station and Granja station were just two train stops we needed to pass through on our way to Aveiro.
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One side of Porto is built along the Douro River and another side borders the Atlantic Ocean. Needless to say, there is no shortage of shoreline and beaches to explore.
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Aveiro is a quiet dreamy city an hour train ride away from Porto. We came to check out the canals and waterways that lined the streets, but ended up being captivated by the little details that made this place a perfect day trip from Porto.
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The Linha do Douro is a train line that starts from Porto and goes along the Douro River and is said to be one of the most scenic train rides in Portugal.
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The Madeira West Tour was named the “Peaks & Waterfalls Tour”, but that description didn’t cover all of the other things we discovered along the way on this 8 hour excursion.
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Madeira is approximately 740 square kilometers and can be driven all the way around in 4 hours. This volcanic island may be small, but it is jammed packed with beautiful sites all within a short distance of each other which means we’re not stuck for hours in buses, cars, or trains.
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One of Alberta’s 6 UNESCO World Heritage sites, this unique area became a provincial park in 1957, but the history here is more ancient, steeped in Indigenous tradition and lore.
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A scenic 2 kilometer forest hike. A suspension bridge that dangles over a wild rush of river water. And beyond that, the twisted metal remains of a historical accident lay waiting. Welcome to Train Wreck.
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Okay, I’ll admit I’m a little slow at getting this post out. These quick jaunts through Drumheller, Lethbridge, and Bowden were done back in early September (hence the lack of snow and the warm looking weather). To be honest, there were some time constraints and a sprained ankle to deal with, so our usual exploration abilities were limited. There are so many great places to visit in Alberta, and these are definitely not all of them, but they are the ones we discovered (and were able to hobble around) this time around.
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One of the things that’s been on our bucket list for a while is to visit a desert. So when we heard that Peru had a desert but also had the only natural oasis in South American, we knew that this was a site we had to check out. It also helps that the desert is relatively reachable from Lima (4 hours drive).
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A four hour’s drive took us away from the concrete confines of a bustling South American metropolis to the little town of Ica, a place where the desert meets the sea and gateway to the Ballestas Islands. Ever wonder what life would be like if birds, seals, and sea lions took over the earth? That’s kind of what we found here. It’s a long day trip from Lima, but it’s worth it.
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