Summer events on the Azores
Festival Sao Joao Da Vila (Saint John The Apostle) When: 15th – 24th of June, 2019 Where: Vila Franca do Campo, São Miguel island Entry: free The Saint John the Apostle Festival takes place in Vila Franca do Campo. It is a wonderfully colorful and happy celebration, where everybody takes part in the dancing and singing. […]
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Tracking down the Neveda and Funcho liqueurs of Pico – a visit to the Pico Wine Cooperative
This story goes back all the way to Faial, where I was doing a hike with Akos, a friend I got to know through my blog. Akos has been island-hopping on the Azores, and I joined him for a few days to visit Faial. We had a great time. Unfortunately I was about to go […]
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Terceirai gastronomy top tips & Wine in Azores recommendation
Travelers to the Azores often ask me which other islands of the archipelago are a must see – apart from Sao Miguel, of course – if they have more than 7 days to spend. This is a question I don’t have an ultimate answer to, because I love all islands of the archipelago and each for […]
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Event recommendation – Fantastic handicraft one day event on Sao Miguel island
In the days leading up to Advent my friend and I happened to find an advertisement for PRENDA - Handicraft Festival of the Azores
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Lisbon experiences – from shopper’s paradise through a vegetarian festival into a day spa
A few weeks ago I scored Ryanair return tickets to Lisbon (from Ponta Delgada) for a mere 30 EUR. Since I will only get back to Hungary on Christmas eve – give or take one day – I need to do my Christmas shopping before and I figured this will be the perfect trip for […]
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