We had a typical four-season kind of day as we set off for a morning hike in the high mountains. While our windscreen wipers swiped the rain away, we admired a vibrant rainbow arching into the valley. The trailhead just had a couple of cars parked up which meant it was going to be a…
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Fanal Forest And The Wild North Coast Of Madeira
Cloud inversions are one of my favourite natural wonders, so whenever the conditions were right we’d head up to Madeira’s highest points to try and capture the sun rising above a sea of clouds. The day before was a complete flop, as we stood on a windy ledge engulfed by fog. But today was a…
Nun’s Valley, Whale Watching & Fruit Markets | Madeira
Many people who visit Madeira choose to base themselves in Funchal, the capital of the island, but we’re not city folks and prefer a quieter haven. So instead we opted to visit the city on a day trip, which began with a detour up to Pico do Arieiro which rises 1818m behind Funchal. We planned…
Exploring Cliffs and Peninsular’s in Northern Madeira
The northern coast of Madeira is home to some spectacular scenery, so we set off early to start exploring the area – starting with a cliff-top walk. I was doing a great job navigating us to the trailhead parking area, until I accidentally took a right too early which led us onto what might’ve been…
Gushing Waterfalls and Abandoned Fishing Villages | Southern Maderia
Day three in Madeira began with a beautiful hike on the southern side of the island along a fun Levada route that wasn’t an official PR trail. It was a great choice as it avoided the crowds and offered a tranquil walk along the steep, forested walls of a valley. It was also a nice…
Sunrise Adventures and Levada Trails | Madeira
Watching the sunrise from the peaks of Madeira is a quintessential part of any visit to this wild Atlantic island. That also means you should expect to share the view with hordes of fellow travellers, which didn’t sound particularly appealing, so on our first morning we headed to a lesser-known spot. Our legs felt heavy…
Above The Clouds On Madeira’s Highest Peaks
Madeira is a Portuguese island that rises dramatically from the Atlantic Ocean. Often dubbed as “poor man’s Hawaii,” it boasts landscapes reminiscent of Hawaii’s lush, volcanic scenery—but at a much more affordable price. It’s a subtropical island, featuring steep forested slopes and spiky peaks. The terrain caused difficulties when the island’s airport was built, and…
How to travel long-term | Volunteering around the world
Volunteering has really helped us stretch our budget whilst travelling the world. We first tried it out in Australia when we lost our job at a sweet potato farm after only 6 days. We drove to the beach, covered in red soil, eating a pot-noodle whilst feeling very sorry for ourselves and our dwindling bank…
Our final days in Portugal |Exploring the coast and Wild Camping
We made an effort to walk a different part of the Algarve’s coastline on our days off and for our last trip we explored the area near Praia De São Rafael. There were two little beaches to the east and then we turned back and walked west along the coastal trail. The sea wasn’t crystal…
Swimming to Benagil Cave | Portugal
We’d seen photos of this insane hidden beach inside a cave all over the internet and if there was one thing we had to do while volunteering in Portugal it was visit Benagil cave. I did some research online and found out: – You can get a boat ride to the cave from Benagil Beach,…
NON STOP TRAVELLING 