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 | This week we've been exploring Portugal and the Madeira Islands. It's been quite a week of discovery. From the activities available to tourists in the humble mountain villages that make up what we call the Schist Villages to the recovering Island of Madeira, we've been surprised at the robust effort taking place to make tourists (even blind tourists) welcome and happy. Read more below. | |
Portugal's Shist Villages
Sure, you think of small clusters of stone houses in remote mountain areas and begin to yawn. But wait, some of the country's best downhill mountain bikers come here after competitions because they love the place for speeding down mountain trails for fun (and training). There's also walking, running, kayaking, and eating. Yes, it's almost a competitive sport, this eating. And best of all, none of this will cost you as much as you might think... Read more
| Belmonte, Portugal: A Night on a Good Mountain
We've spent a comfortable night at the Belmonte Pousada, once a 13th century convent. I'm typing away in what was once the church. I am trying to be careful of what I say... Read more
| Penhas Douradas: Getting High in Portugal
We spent some time walking and photographing from a mountain resort village called Penhas Douradas, 1550 meters above the town of Manteigas, and we're wishing we'd brought more compact flash cards... Read more
| Germany's Romantic Road - Map and Travel Info
After traveling from Tuscany to Portugal and then on to Madeira Island, the 260 miles of Romantic road seems like nothing to drive. Of course, you'll want to take some time and stop at lots of evocative villages, and we'll tell you where.
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