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Traditional Whale Hunting Became Whale Watching in Pico, The Azores
Whaling was a major source of income for Azoreans. Whalers used the traditional, 18th century hunting methods, using hand-thrown harpoons and...
Read moreCaldeira do Faial, The Heart of Faial Island
The Caldeira do Faial is the vast crater of a volcano from which the island of Faial originated. It reaches...
Read moreDos Capelinhos, The Volcano That Came From The Sea – Faial, Azores
As soon as we arrive on the island of Faial we set off for Ponta dos Capelinhos, a barren rock...
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A Walking Tour of Angra du Heroísmo in the Azores
We arrive on the island of Terceira and set off straight away for a walking tour of the city of...
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Twin Lakes of Sete Cidades, One of the Natural Wonders of Portugal
We arrive at Vista do Rei, a lookout high up on the rim of the Sete Cidades crater overlooking the...
Read moreLearning About the Art of Tea at Fábrica de Chá Gorrana, São Miguel
We arrive at the Chá Gorreana factory, which is located in Maia to the north of São Miguel island. Chá...
Read moreFurnas, São Miguel – From Bubbling Hot Springs to Botanical Gardens
Furnas is a parish in the municipality of Povoaçao, located inland from the south-eastern coast of São Miguel. Furnas’ main...
Read moreAlhambra, Granada, Spain
The Alhambra and the Generalife were collectively designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. The name of palace and...
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