Tag Archives: Funchal

A favorite country. A different place.

Posted on August 15, 2017 by simpletravelourway

We had a lovely time in Madeira and loved Porto. Should we go back to Portugal? YES! This time we’d go somewhere new, but where? We ticked off what we should look for: a smallish city, a beautiful place with … Continue reading →

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Arts observed here and there

Posted on August 22, 2015 by simpletravelourway

We love seeing art pop up on our everyday walks. Why do we see this kind of art encouraged (and thriving!) in only some places? The best-of-the-best so far on our travels has been in Porto, Portugal – with amazing … Continue reading →

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Hard to find and neglected – but still beautiful

Posted on September 2, 2014 by simpletravelourway

Friday seemed like a good day for a walk in a garden. We walked up the steep hill to visit Quinta Palmeira but couldn’t find the entrance gate. A tall stonewall stood between us and the garden. We studied the … Continue reading →

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We got taken for a ride

Posted on August 31, 2014 by simpletravelourway

We were taken for more than a ride. We actually took two rides in one beautiful day, from the city of Funchal on the south side of the island, to more remote areas north and east. Ride #1 When we … Continue reading →

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FAST downhill exit

Posted on August 28, 2014 by simpletravelourway

A unique-to-Madeira, crazy, and really fun way to get back down to the city center from the Monte Palace Tropical Gardens is to take a basket toboggan ride down. Or, you can walk down the very steep and narrow streets … Continue reading →

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Visit to Monte Garden – just don’t expect to see many flowers in August

Posted on August 26, 2014 by simpletravelourway

Our guess was confirmed. We made a trip up to the Garden, paid a €10 p.p. entrance fee, and found  only a few plant and tree species were in bloom in August. Despite a visit in the “wrong season,” we had a … Continue reading →

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ArT of opEN doors

Posted on August 24, 2014 by simpletravelourway

Why limit viewing art to only museums or galleries? We’re excited when we can walk, turn a corner, and discover public art in an unlikely place. For travelers like us, accessible art turns a city into a vibrant place that … Continue reading →

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