I’ve compiled our entire trip into five segmented pieces for you to soak up at your leisure below. Don’t forget to follow me on social media, where I share so much of what I discover along life’s journey.
Our Trip.
The Azores gave us everything we didn’t know we needed: trees that looked like they were either waving or plotting, cheese shops that required serious self-control (spoiler: we had none), and traffic jams… caused by cows. And goats. Lots of them.
We stayed in Ponta Delgada, where Grace’s Market became our second home – mostly because of the wall-to-wall cheese. In Furnas, the misty forests felt straight out of a fairy tale, with gnarled trees that seemed just a little too animated.
We even braved a propeller plane (cue nervous laughter) to island hop, surviving bumps that made us appreciate the solid ground, and the local food, even more.
In short: breathtaking views, endless dairy, mild animal-related chaos… and yes, we barely made our flight home. 10/10, would dodge cows again.
The Abandoned Monte Palace Hotel of The Azores
A lively and steamy adventure through Furnas, Azores, where bubbling earth, volcanic-cooked meals, and iron-rich hot springs create a magical – and slightly sulfur-scented – experience.
Terceira: Where Cows, Lava Rocks, and Propeller Planes Keep You Humble (The Azores)
A lively and steamy adventure through Furnas, Azores, where bubbling earth, volcanic-cooked meals, and iron-rich hot springs create a magical – and slightly sulfur-scented – experience.
Sete Cidades: Where the Lakes Are Beautiful and the Weather Has a Sense of Humor (The Azores)
A lively and steamy adventure through Furnas, Azores, where bubbling earth, volcanic-cooked meals, and iron-rich hot springs create a magical – and slightly sulfur-scented – experience.
Quick Sip at the Gorreana Tea Factory (The Azores)
We squeezed in a whirlwind visit to the Gorreana Tea Factory before our flight – sipping fresh brews, marveling at hand-bagging pros, and wishing we had just a little more time to wander the endless green rows.
