Portugal

São Miguel, Azores
Europe, Portugal, Travel

São Miguel, Azores

Travel Dates: April 2019 for 9 days The Azores are an archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean west of Portugal. Along with Madeira, the Azores are an autonomous region of Portugal. The islands are a result of tectonic activity due to their location at the intersection of […]

Madeira
Europe, Portugal, Travel

Madeira

Travel Dates: March 2019 for 1 week Madeira is an archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean southwest of Portugal. It was discovered by Portuguese explorers in 1419 when their ship ran aground during a storm. Sugarcane production became the main commercial crop as the island’s climate was perfect for growth and […]