Hiking Travel

    Miradouro Bica da Cana

    There are a few spots on Madeira I knew we would have to get up long before sunrise to really experience the beauty of. Bica da Cana was the most important on my list. In Madeira, it is called a Miradouro. Miradouro’s are viewpoints with spaces to sit and rest. They are scattered all over the island at the highest points of the particular hill or mountain they are located on. Located at an altitude of 1580 metres (5,125 feet),…

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    Ilheus da Ribera de Janela

    This was our first day of crossing the island from the south to the north, so some new territory for us today. Our plan was to make a stop at Seixal…

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    Cascata dos Anjos

    Prior to arriving in Madeira, I had done oodles of research on fun little stops we could make during our three week stay so we can explore when we have some…

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    Rota da Banana

    Madeira may be renowned for its hiking and breathtaking landscapes, but it is also a major banana producer. The south coast, where we stayed, is adorned with banana plantations, and Madalena…

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    Levada do Moinho

    This was our first hike in Madeira. Confusingly, there are two Levada do Moinho hikes in Madeira. The hike I am writing about is called Levada Do Moinho – Levada Nova…

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    Madeira

    Getting ready for a three week journey to Madeira, Portugal was a big deal this year. We planned it for almost five months before we left, finding a nice home we both…

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    2024 in Review

    2024 was another busy year for us and a lot of fun… In the early part of the year, we stayed around home and spent time researching and planning our trip…

  • Plant Based Recipes

    Tofu Red Curry & Wild Rice

    Vegan Thai Tofu Red Curry & Wild Rice I love this recipe. It’s easy to make, delicious and easy to change it up with different veggies and by serving it with…

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    Our Bike Trails – Part Two

    It’s December now and I have continued my bike rides through the end of November. For the most part, the weather has been good but there have been a few cold…

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    Autumn Colours at Home

    It’s been a beautiful Autumn this year. The weather seems to be getting slightly warmer for longer each year. This year, a full ten years in to our having begun work…

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    Hasselback Butternut Squash

    Earlier this month I had some fun with dinner and made a hasselback butternut squash topped with a sweetcorn, cilantro & feta salsa on a bed of fresh arugula. This learning…

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    Flowerpot Island

    Flowerpot Island near Tobermory, Ontario, is one of the most beautiful and unique places in Ontario. The island, part of the Fathom Five National Marine Park, is famous for its rock…