In part 4 of our São Miguel hikes we walk to Salto do Prego, a pretty waterfall. We tour the pretty town of Ribeira Grande.
Hiking on São Miguel, Azores, part 3
In part 3 of our São Miguel hikes we hike into the Lagoa do Fogo crater, we hike along the coast at Maia and find a series of old water mills, and we hike around a tea plantation where some fine teas are grown.
Hiking on São Miguel, Azores, part 2
In part 2 of our São Miguel hikes, we walk the rim of the Sete Cidades caldera and we explore the lakes and villages inside. On south coast of São Miguel we hike to the fishing village of Ribeira Quente.
Hiking on São Miguel, Azores, part 1
São Miguel in the Azores is a lush, green mist-shrouded island. We hike around the Furnas caldera and we visit Parque Terra Nostra to soak in the hot springs. We stay at Quinta das Amoreiras, a 250-year old manor house, and we walk down to the seashore where we swim in a tidal pool.
Hiking in Petra, Jordan, part 2
In part 2 of our Petra hike, we check out the central part of Petra, and we climb up steep steps to get a bird’s eye view of the Treasury. We climb up to the Monastery for more jaw-dropping views.
Hiking in Petra, Jordan, part 1
In part 1 of our Petra hike, we walk down the Siq, get our first glimpse of the Treasury, and we hike across a pass into Wadi Al Farasa.
Alberta wildflowers
2019 has been an exceptional year for wildflowers in Alberta, both on the prairies and in the mountains.
Terschelling Island, Netherlands: cycling and beach walks
Terschelling, an island off of the north coast of the Netherlands, offers great biking on cycle paths through the dunes, and wonderful beach walks on one of the world’s largest sandy beaches.
Hiking the Kumano Kodo, Japan: Kii-Kaatsura, Nachisan, Koyasan
In the third part of our Kumano Kodo hike we visit the Kii-Kaatsura tuna auction, we have a picnic at Nachisan’s pagoda, and we attend a fire ceremony in Koyasan.
Hiking the Kumano Kodo, Japan: Hongu to Koguchi
In the second part of our Kumano Kodo hike, we visit the Hongu grand shrine, and we hike to a village called Koguchi. We then walk a coastal section of the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail.