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3-Week South Island Itinerary

Our itinerary takes you around the entire South Island (apart from the southeast). We arrived in Queenstown by plane (the flight itself was already so stunning!), but you can also do this itinerary when arri...

Best Hot Springs in São Miguel

Whereas Madeira is all about adventure and thrilling hikes, the Azores, and especially São Miguel Island, is more a place to completely relax. With

Best Hikes Azores: São Miguel

The hiking trails in São Miguel, Azores, are pure magic; we couldn’t believe how green everything is here. Unlike the more challenging hikes you might find in Madeira, São Miguel offers easier options. Plus, the trails are well-marked and always s...

Do You Need to Rent a Car in the Azores?

While you could get around by public transport, renting a car is the best way if you want to reach all the beautiful hikes and viewpoints. The island’s best spots are scattered far apart, often tucked off main roads,...

Things to do in La Palma

La Palma is perfect if you love being active, as it is not really a resort-style island. It is a green, dramatic, less-touristy Canary Island with black-sand beaches and lots of things to do. When driving around the island, you’ll also notice the endless banana plantations!

Fun fact: La Palma only has 85,000 people, but over...