2025 Archives
2025 Archives
Madeira Adventure: Day 5 - Pico Ruivo, colorful Santana and deserted beach
We were hesitating about how to spend our last day with the car, and ultimately decided to go for a walk to Pico Ruivo in the morning. During our stay...
Madeira Adventure: Day 4 - Pico Grande
I was so excited about the day ahead! Pure hiking to one of the less touristy peaks on the island, and a vertical kilometer to do, that was the plan...
Madeira Adventure: Day 3 - Exploring the Beauty of the Wild West Coast
Every evening, we made plans for the next day based on the weather and how tired we felt that day. The idea was to avoid having the most intense hiking...
Madeira Adventure: Day 2 – coastal hike and walking on the surface of another planet
The first day was already intense, but for the second, we planned even more: two dramatically different hikes—the rugged, barren landscapes of The Dragon’s Tail and the lush, coastal beauty...
Madeira Adventure: Day 1 – Driving Challenges and first UNESCO site
After our first night in Funchal, we were ready to explore Madeira by car! However, when I saw where our rented car was parked (on one of the steepest streets...
Funchal - great starting point for visiting the island of eternal springtime
When it came time to choose a destination for our honeymoon, we wanted something special. This trip was a rare opportunity—our toddler stayed at home, so for once, we could...