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The Imperios Of Terceira
This is another (this one pre-Christian!) sweet tradition still going strong on Terceira. One cannot miss the lovely, dollhouse-like chapels located in each...
10 Things To Do When Visiting Terceira
What is there to do in Terceira? What kinds of things are there to do?” Generally, the answer is this: If you are looking for commercial entertainment or a...
How To Learn European Portuguese
European Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese To be clear, there are a lot of differences between Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese, or, as it is...
Can You Swim In The Azores?
Almost every parish also has a Zona da Balnear – very special places to swim, sun and dawdle by the water. The two cities, Angra and Praia, have beautiful...
Visit Azores Parks and Flower Gardens
Azores Islands Parks and Flowers Galore! Parks!! The same devotion to creativity, whimsey and unique character of the swimming areas is true for the Zonas de...
What Are Azores Famous For?
Azores Islands, though the name is somewhat familiar. Where are the islands? Are the Azores safe? Are they part of Portugal? Are they a country? I will try to...
Portugal and Terceira: Rich with History
Portugal and Terceira: Rich with History Start with a great book: “The First Global Village” My globe-traveling niece found this book, The First Global...
My April 25, 1974 Adventure
Growing up I devoured our monthly editions of National Geographic. This contributed to my curiosity about other cultures and the great unknown. So, in 1972 I...