Porto Moniz.

Porto Moniz.

Porto Moniz used to be the center of the whaling industry on Madeira Island. It lasted from 1941 until 1981. Today, the town is mainly catering to tourists stopping there for lunch. And for the fantastic views of Madeira’s rugged north coast.

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Nyhavn beer

Visit Nyhavn the economical way.

Nyhavn is probably the most famous tourist spot in Copenhagen. It’s the former commercial harbour, which has now been turned into a pleasure area, filled with restaurants, bars and cafes. All in a beautiful setting, with old houses and sailing boats along the quayside.

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Hiking Azores.

Working as a hiking guide on the Azores. (Photo by Benny Thaibert.)

Many people have asked me if tourism has made a comeback since the great lockdown. The answer is a big yes from me. I have never had more job offers than right now.

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Pico vineyards

Entrance to one of the vineyards on Pico island.

I just spent a couple of days asking among vineyards that are set among lava rocks, in a terrain where you should not be able to grow wine. It’s on Pico Island in the Azores.

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Restaurante o Aviao.

The owner of restaurant O Aviao, Augostino.

On the Azores you have a restaurant filled with airplane motives on the walls. It’s located in Ponta Delgada and owned by a retired pilot.

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