Category Archives: PORTUGAL

Complete Packing List for Madeira

Complete Packing List for Madeira

  Growing ever more popular, Madeira is officially one of the best spots to head in Europe now for an amazing holiday in a warm climate that won’t cost you the earth! With stunning coastline, some epic hiking and a diversity of natural landscapes, plus let’s not forget some delicious port tasting thrown in for […]

How Much Does it Cost to Travel Madeira?

How Much Does it Cost to Travel Madeira

  In my general travel experience, I have to say that travelling to islands never works out as cheap as hitting up mainland destinations. It’s as simple as that! Usually, there’s an added cost of getting there, plus food and services tend to be a little more expensive after your arrival too – either due […]

Top 10 Things to Do in Funchal, Madeira

Top 10 Things to Do in Funchal, Madeira

  Funchal, the capital of Madeira, is a great place to base yourself on this island, especially if you don’t have your own vehicle to get around. With the best public transport links in Madeira – including to the airport – it’s an easy place to stay, with lots of accommodation choices and some good […]

Ultimate Portugal Itinerary: 1, 2 & 3 Week Plans

Ultimate Portugal Itinerary

  When it comes to countries in Europe that have recently sailed to the top of many a bucket list, it’s hard to get better than the Iberian country of Portugal. Awash with some great cities, stunning coastline, incredible hiking, delicious food and great some great vineyards, Portugal’s such a bit hit all round, that […]

Top 10 Lisbon Airbnbs

Top 10 Lisbon Airbnbs

  If you’re looking for a European capital that doesn’t involve too much sightseeing or museum-going, but is heavy on the cafes, beautiful tiled buildings, ceramic shops and sunset lookouts, then Lisbon could be the city for you! Still pretty affordable as European capitals go too (and therefore great for budget travellers), the country’s political […]

Is Madeira Safe? +11 Other Top Tips for Travel There

Is Madeira Safe + 11 Other Top Tips for Travelling There

  I think it’s pretty fair to say, that I knew very little about the island of Madeira before I travelled there. And I guess if you’re reading this article, that might also be the case for you! Yes, despite the fact that the capital of my home island (that’s St Helier in Jersey for […]

Best Time to Visit Madeira

Best Time to Visit Madeira

  A Portuguese island, politically part of Europe, Madeira is actually situated off the west coast of Northern Africa and therefore has a climate that much more closely resembles this subtropical part of the world. Through into this mix however, the volcanic landscape of Madeira, the fact it sits in the Atlantic Ocean and the […]