“If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine; it’s lethal.” – Paul Coelho Flores is one of those destinations that most people have never heard of. It’s wonderfully off the grid, with a total population of 4,000 people on an area of 143km2. This lush destination is home to some of the best hiking you will find on any island, …
Pico Island, the youngest island of the nine Azorean Islands is one of the most unique places on earth. With evidence of recent volcanic activity and a thriving Azorean culture, this island is a must visit on any trip to the Azores. These are my top 5 things to do while visiting Pico (aside from eating amazing food). For the …
(UPDATED) The eastern region of São Miguel is the most active region on the island. The ground itself burping up its sulphuric stench in places like Furnas. With epic views and awe-inspiring hikes, you could spend your entire trip on the east coast of the island. Furnas There is lots to see around Furnas, though most have a cost. Below …
All the Azorean islands have something special to share and São Miguel is no exception. Western São Miguel is shrouded in mystery, and sometimes clouds. Lots of clouds. Hiking If you get a nice day to see western São Miguel, do it. Heading to Sete Cidades (Seven Cities) there are lots of hiking options with some incredible views. …
“All good things are wild and free.” – Henry David Thoreau As I said, Flores is one of those destinations that most people have never heard of. It’s wonderfully off the grid, with a total population of 4,000 people on an area of 143 km2. Also, named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, this Isle of Flowers has some of the best …
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience.” – James Beard After a hot and sweaty trek up the final leg of the West Coast trail in Flores, Azores all I could think about was my stomach. What else is new? Hiking tends to give me a two-track mind, where are we hiking next and what are we going to …
“Where there is no struggle, there is no strength” – Oprah Winfrey A while back I told you about my first hike up a mountain. That mountain was Mount Katahdin, in Maine. I received so much push back from people when I told them that was my plan. Katahdin is a big mountain. People said I was too much of …
The Azores is one of those yet to be discovered, off the radar, destinations with some of the most spectacular scenery you will ever see. The most well-known and most populated island, São Miguel, is most people’s first stop on their Azores journey. This island offers a little bit of everything, from great food, to beautiful vistas and great hiking, …
“Isn’t it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” – Anne of Green Gables Everyone knows Prince Edward Island for Anne of Green Gables and PEI muscles, but less people know it for its nearly empty white sand beaches and beautiful scenery. I lived in PEI for 7 years while I completed …
“Listen to the wind, it talks. Listen to the silence, it speaks. Listen to your heart, it knows.” – Native American Proverb Vancouver Island has so much to offer from its quaint towns to its glorious nature and rich heritage, there is literally something for everyone here. But British Columbia is probably best known for its outdoors mentality and laid-back …