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PGE l Iceland is an exotic land, and landscape, that is best experienced on foot. During our 2-week stay we were blessed with unusually good late fall weather allowing us to comfortably explore many parts of this glorious island. Here are our six favorite iceland hikes.
Travel Stories

Surviving the Oxi Pass in Iceland

The story of surviving the Öxi Pass in Iceland. The Öxi Pass is a mountain pass located in Eastern Iceland at an elevation of 1,768 feet above the sea level.

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Four favorite Iceland waterfalls

Our four favorite Iceland waterfalls. During our 2-week stay we were blessed with unusually good late fall weather allowing us to comfortably explore many parts of this glorious island.

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Hotels & Resorts

A magical stay in the forest

The Furnas Lake Forest Living Resort in Furnas, Sao Miguel Island in the Azores was A magical stay in the forest. Ideal from families, romantic get aways, and long terms stay.

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Playground Earth | Ponta Da Ferraira
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Heavy surf at Ponta da Ferraria

Although Hurricane Epsilon was downgraded to Tropical Storm the wind and waves approaching the westernmost point of Ponta Da Ferraria were massive.

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Fort William

There are many destinations in the world that lay claim to being ?capitals? of one thing or another. Spend some time in Fort William and you will quickly realize why this small town justifiably bills itself as the ?Outdoor Capital of the UK?

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Hikes & Walks

Grena Parque Hike

Grena Parque is treasured by locals and tourists alike for its greenery, numerous waterfalls and fantastic viewpoints of the lake, mountains and meadows.

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Food & Markets

Enjoying P’Alma Sushi

Being from Southern California it is hard to impress us when it comes to sushi. P’Alma Sushi in Ponta Delgada won us over on our first visit.

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Travel Stories

A celebration of gratitude

We always wondered where we would spend our 25th. wedding anniversary. As it turns out it happens to be in the same place that we celebrated both of our birthdays this year. On the island of Sao Miguel, Azores!

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Isle of Skye

Visiting a major tourist destination without the tourists. The Isle of Skye is located off Scotland?s northwest coast and is the largest island in the inner Hebrides archipelago.

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Furnas Lake Forest Long Stay

Our Furnas Lake Forest Living Long Stay. For the past six months we have lived in a forested property located on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores Archipelago.

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Hikes & Walks

Lagoa do Fogo Hike

On a cool February day with radiant blue skies we took the drive from Ponta Delgada to the Miradouro da Lagoa do Fogo.

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Bordeaux

Situated on the Garonne river, Bordeaux is the epicenter of the famed wine growing region and a fascinating city to discover by tram on foot or by river taxi.

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Hikes & Walks

Pico Do Vara Hike

Exceptional weather beckoned us to summit Pico da Vara, the highest mountain on the island of Sao Miguel

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Garden party at Furnas Lake

Today we had the good fortune to spend the afternoon with our hosts, the Camara family, along with some of their family and friends and enjoy a garden party at Furnas Lake

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Hikes & Walks

Mata-Jardim Jose Do Canto

For months the Mata-Jardim Gardens have been closed due to COVID19. We had the chance to enjoy this Valley of the Ferns and waterfall totally alone.

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