Madeira is a volcanic island located about 1000 km from Portugal. Portuguese sailors discovered the archipelago in 1419 and settled there shortly afterwards. It is often referred to as the “Hawaii of Europe” because of its mountainous landscapes, volcanic features, crystal blue water, dramatic coastlines and lush green hills. Flying to Madeira is quite affordable…Continue reading Portugal – Madeira
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Portugal – The Algarve
The Algarve is Portugal’s most southerly region stretching across 100 miles of coastline. It is famous for sandy beaches framed by jagged cliffs, rugged rock formations, sumptuous seafood and picturesque villages. Our 8 day visit was during the off-season and we really enjoyed the lack of crowds and temperate winter weather. From Lisbon, we took…Continue reading Portugal – The Algarve
Uruguay – Colonia del Sacramento
Since we had plenty of time in Buenos Aires, we decided to join our friends for a quick getaway to Colonia del Sacramento for the day which was an easy ferry ride away. It was still as charming as we remembered from our first visit in 2009 but sadly, the vintage cars scattered throughout the…Continue reading Uruguay – Colonia del Sacramento