The Fanal Forest – once I saw photos, it held a sort of mythical draw to me. Located high in the mountains along the Paul da Serra Plateau, it is a 40 minute drive from Ponta do Sol. We…
Pico Ruivo is the highest peak in Madeira, standing at 1,862 meters (6,106 feet) above sea level. This was one of the hikes that I had to do while we were in Madeira. During my planning for the trip,…
Pico de Arieiro was the most impressive hike for me during our visit to Madeira. Besides the breathtaking landscapes vying for your attention in every direction, the trail is impressive due to the well built stone pathways and obvious…
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…
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 extra time and one of them was Cascata…
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 do Mar boasts the largest one on the…
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 and is on the south side of the…
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 to Italy with our friends, Dorothy and Mark,…
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 wild rice, quinoa or farro. Plus it’s packed…
