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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Mauritania
During our first visit to Mauritania in December 2010, much of the country was off limits. Needless to say, we were really excited to revisit 13 years later to see how much it had changed. The border crossing from Western Sahara into Mauritania took a tedious 7 hours and we were happy to finally get…Continue reading Mauritania