I know that many of you enjoy getting away from the hustle and bustle of cities to explore picturesque villages and I’ve shared many of my favourite villages in Portugal with you over the years. In anticipation of a public vote on the best villages in Portugal, I decided to roundRead More →
I’m quite used to Portuguese food by now but the island of Madeira has its own unique food and drinks that are well worth a try, including the much-loved espetada (meat on a skewer). As you might expect from a subtropical island, there is plenty of fresh fish and seafood andRead More →
I finally made it to the island of Madeira for the first time in August. As usual, my list of places to visit was ambitious, especially since Mike and I had decided not to rent a car. We thought we’d leave the hairpin bends to the experts like Filipe FreitasRead More →
