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…
Exploring The Southern Dolomites
For our final day in Val Gardena, we headed up to Alpe di Siusi, which is Europe’s largest high-altitude plateau – and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We excitedly set off on a big loop walk across the plateau, and while most of the snow had melted on the meadows, it remained on the peaks…
Snowy Hikes In The Dolomites | Val Di Funes & Seceda
We had blue skies for most of our time in the Dolomites, but one night heavy rain fell. It stopped just as we woke up, leaving low-lying clouds drifting through the valley. But up on the high peaks was snow, and that’s where we were heading. A journey north-east led us up to Val di…
The Most Scenic Road Trip In The Dolomites
After four dreamy days staying in a traditional farmhouse close to the Austrian border, it was time for Craig and me to venture south-west and base ourselves in a different area of the Dolomites, known as Val Gardena. There were a couple of route options for our drive there: Option A) Follow the main highway…
NON STOP TRAVELLING 