Yesterday, we visited the Monte Palace Tropical Garden: an oasis just outside Funchal that features about 17 acres of manicured gardens. I was expecting a relatively brief visit to a beautiful but small garden. But, no: this place is absolutely massive. We spent hours wandering around it. The garden has[…]
Heck yes you should! We have now reached the semi-tropical island of Madeira, Portugal: a geographically strange and beautiful place that has over 400 marked hiking trails. And, of course, that unmistakable Portuguese charm! Much like Corfu, the island of Madeira is both warm and mountainous, with narrow, hilly, windy[…]