I’ll be honest: PR 2 wasn’t love at first hike. Madeira has no shortage of spectacular trails, and for a long time this one quietly sat in the background while more famous routes grabbed all the attention. But the more I hiked it, the more it grew on me. This… Read More »PR2: a spectacular trail from the South to the North
If you’ve been following along on my social media, you might have seen that last week I was given a challenge that felt almost impossible: keeping two never-tired German Shepherds entertained in Funchal. It was exhausting, no doubt, but it also turned into something really positive. It pushed me to… Read More »Best Walks Near Funchal: 3 Scenic Options Close to the City
Seeing the sunrise above the clouds at Pico do Arieiro is one of those “you have to do it” experiences when coming to Madeira. And honestly? As cliché as it sounds—it’s still worth it. Every single time. Well… most of the time. Because if there’s one thing you should know about Madeira,… Read More »Complete guide to a sunrise on Pico do Arieiro
The more my account grows, the more questions I get in my DMs. And I genuinely love it. I try to answer everyone as best as I can, but I’ve noticed something: the same questions keep coming up again and again. Should I rent a car? What’s the weather like?… Read More »7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming to Madeira for the First Time
How big is Madeira actually? And how long does it take to drive around it? These are questions I get asked all the time. And honestly, Madeira is not that big at all. This little piece of paradise is only about 60 km long and just about 22 km tall.… Read More »Driving on Madeira: the ultimate road trip guide + itinerary
Madeira does Carnival. And not a little bit. Every year, when February rolls around, Funchal starts to feel like it has its own heartbeat. Lights go up, music drifts through the streets, and suddenly you realize: this island is absolutely serious about Carnaval. This year for Madeira Carnival 2026, the… Read More »Your guide for Madeira Carnival 2026
I recently completed my challenge of hiking every PR trail on Madeira (yes, all of them!). If you’ve been following along on Instagram or TikTok at @your_madeira, you’ve seen my vlogs of each hike. One of the questions I get all the time is: What if I don’t have a car? Can I reach… Read More »How to explore Madeira hiking trails by bus
Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro is something that lands on almost everyone’s to‑do list when they visit Madeira, and even though I’ve done it countless times, I still enjoy it every single time. This time, though, I set off for a slightly different adventure. Instead of driving up and then… Read More »Sunrise Trip to Pico do Arieiro by Bus
Madeira is known for its dramatic mountain landscapes and a visit to the highest peaks should be on everybody’s itinerary when coming to the island. I still remember my first sunset up on Pico do Arieiro. It was actually a super cloudy day, but just as the sun was setting,… Read More »Pico Ruivo vs. Pico do Arieiro: Which peak is better?
When I first moved to Madeira, I was still a vegetarian. That didn’t last long. First, it was the fresh seafood that broke me — so fresh, so tempting, I just had to give in. I stuck with pescatarian for a while, thinking I could make it work. But the… Read More »Authentic Espetada restaurants near Funchal, Madeira
