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António Alves de Oliveira
One of the things I enjoy most when traveling is stopping to learn about the people honored in a town’s public squares. Every community chooses its monuments carefully. Some commemorate kings or military heroes, while others recognize the local citizens whose vision changed everyday life. I often find those stories to be the most meaningful. […]
Nordeste
One of the greatest joys of travel is discovering places that were never on your list but become unforgettable once you arrive. For Marty and me, Nordeste was one of those places. Beyond its beautiful setting lies a remarkable story of perseverance, vision, and a community that refused to let isolation define its future. Reaching […]
Jardim Municipal da Povoacao Sao Miguel
In the center of Povoação on São Miguel, we came across this beautifully maintained municipal garden, filled with colorful flower beds, carefully clipped trees, benches, and the distinctive black-and-white Portuguese pavement beneath our feet. The garden has an interesting history of its own. It dates from the 1940s and was created as part of the […]
Pico do Ferro Furnas
Located on the island of Sao Miguel Island, Pico do Ferro is one of the most famous viewpoints in the Azores and overlooks the Furnas Valley. Everywhere you drive in the Azores is green. There are overlooks, winding roads, hydrangeas, and stunning ocean views. The islands seem almost suspended between Europe and the Atlantic Ocean, shaped by […]
Miradouro do Pico do
Marty and I enjoyed driving around Sao Miguel Island. Though it is a relatively small island, traveling from one end to the other brings constant change of scenery, lush green hills, dramatic coastlines, and something quite different. The island itself was formed by volcanic activity, built up over time from eruptions beneath the ocean. In many […]
The Miracle of Santo Cristo dos Milagres
When we arrived in the Azores in May 2025, we had no idea we were stepping into one of the islands’ most sacred and remarkable celebrations. The streets of Ponta Delgada were closed to traffic, storefronts shuttered, and the city was blanketed in flowers. What we thought was an ordinary weekend turned out to be […]
Gorreana Tea Plantation
After a challenging month, we were looking for a place to go to rest and rejuvenate. A non-stop flight was essential. A place where we could decompress with no responsibilities. We chose the Azores. Not knowing more about these islands other than everyone we had ever met from there were genuine people An easy flight, quick check […]
