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The most amazing things to do on Sao Miguel

Posted on 11 June 2017 by Els

Halfway between Europe and North America lie the 9 islands of the Azores. No mass tourism here, instead the Azores are one of the best well-kept ecotourism destinations in the world! Up to now that is… Low-cost carriers like Ryanair have discovered the charms of the archipelago too, so it Continue Reading

Posted in Portugal | 8 Replies
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A weekend in Faro, the gateway to the Algarve

Posted on 7 April 2016 by Els

“Where is everyone?” It is 3pm, Friday afternoon in Faro and I am standing in the main square – Largo da Sé. The square is nearly empty and I have the Cathedral and the blossoming orange trees all to myself… Strange, since this is supposed to be the main tourist attraction Continue Reading

Posted in Portugal | Tagged city break | 10 Replies
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Hiking on Sao Miguel: the most beautiful trails

Posted on 3 October 2015 by Els

What if I told you that there is a place in Europe where the vegetation is as lush as a tropical rain forest? A place where the landscape is interspersed with azure volcanic lakes, where you can bathe in sulfuric hot springs and drive from viewpoint to viewpoint, each one Continue Reading

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