The Azores, 9 islands in the middle of Atlantic belonging to Portugal, are an amazing destination, still somewhat undiscovered. The biggest and most visited of them is São Miguel, often referred to as ” The Green island “. Many people split their time in the Azores between 2 or 3 islands, but you can easily […]
Ponta Delgada is the largest city in São Miguel and in a way serves as a gateway to the Azores islands. The city has the biggest airport and that’s where you’ll most likely land when you visit. Many use the city as a base for exploring the island, especially the west, but the city itself deserves […]
Porto in the second largest city in Portugal and it’s often overlooked in favor of Lisbon. While both cities are great, Porto is definitely the more authentic and traditional one. A combination of great architecture, history, delicious food and world-famous Port wine make Porto a perfect European destination. After spending 3 days in Porto, I […]
Braga, a city in Northern Portugal, is known as the religious center of the country. While there are more things to do in Braga, the main attraction is Bom Jesus do Monte, a spectacular hilltop sanctuary overlooking the city. Perched up on a hill at 116 meters (381 f) high, Bom Jesus is an important […]
Costa del Sol in Spain is famous for beautiful coastline, gorgeous beaches and an average of 320 days of sunshine. There are many towns to visit, but one of the most charming and popular ones is Nerja. It used to be a sleepy fishing village, but now it’s a very popular vacation destination. It’s also […]