Porto may be a small, walkable city, but be sure to bring a large, healthy appetite. The food ranges from some local specialties (the obvious port wine comes to mind) to some great Portuguese staples to a surprisingly thriving and tasty brunch culture.
Read MoreMonte Palace is not just a garden, it’s an experience. Descend into this fantastical world that masquerades as a mere “tropical garden”.
Read MoreWith stunning ocean views and eight hectares of cultivated grounds, it’s no surprise that the Madeira Botanical Gardens is listed as one of the big sites to hit while visiting Funchal.
Read MoreAfter two full days of touring, it was time to settle our wandering selves into Funchal’s old town and take our time exploring the little details that make this place so pretty.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreMadeira 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.
Read MoreIt’s been a few years since we took Food Fridays on the road and what better place to start again than a small volcanic island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
Read MoreUsually, I put Favorite Corners posts at the end of a destination as a catch-all for things that didn’t quite make it into other posts. However, since the island of Madeira didn’t make it on our travel itinerary through the usual ways, it feels fitting to kick off this leg of the blog a little differently as well.
Read MoreI wasn’t going to do another Lisbon post, but it is one of our favorite cities in the world and we did discover some new places on our second visit here.
Read MoreThe National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional Do Azulejo) is a bit outside the regular tourist routes, but packs a two for one deal.
Read MoreAfter seven years, we’re back in Portugal! What do we do when we return to a place? We revisit some of our old favorite corners and then move on to discover new ones.
Read MoreWe spent a few days in Ottawa to take in the beautiful fall colors, admire the river views, and to see what else is here besides government things.
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