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How to visit Iguazu: Everything you need to know

Post author:Marlou
Post published:March 13, 2022
Post category:Argentina Brazil South America
Post last modified:January 12, 2025

Iguazu Falls is the world's biggest waterfall system. It's an amazing sight which cannot be missed. With this how-to guide you’ll be fully prepared for your visit!

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The Ultimate Argentina Travel Guide: Best Places to Visit

Post author:Marlou
Post published:February 27, 2022
Post category:Argentina South America
Post last modified:February 16, 2026

I've traveled Argentina extensively and it never stops amazing me. This comprehensive travel guide takes you from the wine regions of Mendoza to Patagonia's glaciers, with practical tips on transportation, what's really worth it and how long to spend in each destination. Everything you need to plan an unforgettable Argentina adventure.

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The Ultimate Travel Guide to Colombia

Post author:Marlou
Post published:November 17, 2020
Post category:Colombia South America
Post last modified:June 28, 2026

Colombia is a beautiful country, with friendly, curious people that want to know about you and where you come from as well as talk about their amazing country. Most itineraries…

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📍São Miguel 🌸 After visiting the Canary Islands and Madeira we continued our island hopping trip in the Azores. I love how different these islands are. They are super green, but in a different way than the greener Canary Islands and Madeira. And I loved how many beautiful lakes there were on São Miguel 😍 which is something we didn't see much in the Canary Islands, or even on Madeira. 💦
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📍São Miguel 🌸 After visiting the Canary Islands and Madeira we continued our island hopping trip in the Azores. I love how different these islands are. They are super green, but in a different way than the greener Canary Islands and Madeira. And I loved how many beautiful lakes there were on São Miguel 😍 which is something we didn't see much in the Canary Islands, or even on Madeira. 💦 . . . #saomiguelaçores #saomiguelisland #azores #lakes #travelblogger

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📍Madeira - Just one last post of our visit in 2025. I already shared some pictures of the beautiful waterfalls and coastline of this island in previous posts, now I wanted to share some pictures of some of the many viewpoints around the island and it's forests. What a stunning island. ❤️
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📍Madeira - Just one last post of our visit in 2025. I already shared some pictures of the beautiful waterfalls and coastline of this island in previous posts, now I wanted to share some pictures of some of the many viewpoints around the island and it's forests. What a stunning island. ❤️ . . . #Madeira #MadeiraIsland #visitmadeira #bezoekmadeira #travelblogger

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📍Madeira is not just waterfalls, this island has an amazing coastline as well. Madeira isn't famous for it's beaches (neighboring Porto Santo is much better for a beach holiday), but the roughed coastline is gorgeous. Visit some of the viewpoints dotted around the island, cute little coastal towns like Ponta del Sol and do the popular Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço hike (PR8).
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📍Madeira is not just waterfalls, this island has an amazing coastline as well. Madeira isn't famous for it's beaches (neighboring Porto Santo is much better for a beach holiday), but the roughed coastline is gorgeous. Visit some of the viewpoints dotted around the island, cute little coastal towns like Ponta del Sol and do the popular Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço hike (PR8). . . . #Madeira #MadeiraCoastline #SaoLourenço #VeredaDaPontaDeSãoLourenço #VisitMadeiraIsland

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📍Madeira - Madeira had been on my wish list for quite a while until we finally made the trip there. From lush levada hikes to cliffs where water drops straight into the Atlantic, the island is full of little moments that make you stop and look twice. It’s not just beautiful in a postcard way, it feels alive, green, and sometimes a little wild. That’s exactly what makes it so memorable. Madeira is far from undiscovered though, so it's good to manage your expectations when you go. We traveled there in May, thinking it would still be low season, but the most famous trails where very crowded already. A stark contrast with the Canary Islands we just came from, which are at their quietest this time of the year! See the picture in the end for the reality of hiking in Madeira. 🫣 #Madeira #MadeiraIsland #HikingInMadeira #MadeiraWaterfalls #levadahikes

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📍Madeira - Madeira had been on my wish list for quite a while until we finally made the trip there. From lush levada hikes to cliffs where water drops straight into the Atlantic, the island is full of little moments that make you stop and look twice. It’s not just beautiful in a postcard way, it feels alive, green, and sometimes a little wild. That’s exactly what makes it so memorable. Madeira is far from undiscovered though, so it's good to manage your expectations when you go. We traveled there in May, thinking it would still be low season, but the most famous trails where very crowded already. A stark contrast with the Canary Islands we just came from, which are at their quietest this time of the year! See the picture in the end for the reality of hiking in Madeira. 🫣 #Madeira #MadeiraIsland #HikingInMadeira #MadeiraWaterfalls #levadahikes

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📍El Hierro - In my last post I shared El Hierro's most iconic place: El Sabinar. But there is so much more to this little island. I was very surprised with how much there is to see and do on the second smallest Canary Island. From stunning natural pools to a rugged coastline with crashing waves and beautiful rockformations to viewpoints from where you can see some of the other islands. Add lush forest, charming little towns and some friendly donkeys and you have a little piece of paradise. 😍 A lot of people overlook El Hierro, but it's definately worth visiting. It's incredibly diverse for such a small island and super easy to get around if you have a car, since everything is close. Want to know more about visiting El Hierro and how to get to all the above places? Head over to the blog (link in bio) for a dedicated blogpost with all the practical information. .
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📍El Hierro - In my last post I shared El Hierro's most iconic place: El Sabinar. But there is so much more to this little island. I was very surprised with how much there is to see and do on the second smallest Canary Island. From stunning natural pools to a rugged coastline with crashing waves and beautiful rockformations to viewpoints from where you can see some of the other islands. Add lush forest, charming little towns and some friendly donkeys and you have a little piece of paradise. 😍 A lot of people overlook El Hierro, but it's definately worth visiting. It's incredibly diverse for such a small island and super easy to get around if you have a car, since everything is close. Want to know more about visiting El Hierro and how to get to all the above places? Head over to the blog (link in bio) for a dedicated blogpost with all the practical information. . . . #elhierro #canaryislands #visitelhierro #travelblogger #charcoazul

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📍El Sabinar, El Hierro El Sabinar is probably the most iconic place on the small Canarian island El Hierro. The juniper trees here have been shaped by the strong trade wind over many years, which is why they grow bent and twisted instead of straight. You can simply drive over here or do a circular hike. The PR-EH9 route starts at Ermita de Nuestra Señora de los Reyes andis around 7 km long. It’s a really nice walk because it takes you through El Sabinar and also gives you views of the coast, the volcanic landscape, and the surrounding farmland.
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📍El Sabinar, El Hierro El Sabinar is probably the most iconic place on the small Canarian island El Hierro. The juniper trees here have been shaped by the strong trade wind over many years, which is why they grow bent and twisted instead of straight. You can simply drive over here or do a circular hike. The PR-EH9 route starts at Ermita de Nuestra Señora de los Reyes andis around 7 km long. It’s a really nice walk because it takes you through El Sabinar and also gives you views of the coast, the volcanic landscape, and the surrounding farmland. . . . #elsabinar #elhierro #hiking #travelblogger #elsabinarelhierro

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📍La Gomera From La Palma we went to the small island of La Gomera. It's small, but you still need to calculate some time to get around since basically all roads lead to the center of the island, from where you can change direction. This is due to the many steep barrancos of the island. So be prepared for driving along many windy mountain roads, but with stunning views along the way. La Gomera is a great island for hikers, with almost endless trails and trail combinations. I can't say La Gomera is my favorite Canary Island, it lacks the diversity or just that extra wow-factor many other islands do have. But I still enjoyed the hikes we did, mainly in the forest, but also a coastal hike to a remote beach. If you want to visit La Gomera, I highly recommend visiting in spring. The flowers along the trails give it a special touch and it's also the quiest season in the Canary Islands in general, so you'll find the fewest crouds on the roads and the trails. For more tips about traveling to La Gomera and what to do here, head to the blog for a dedicated article. Link in bio.
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📍La Gomera From La Palma we went to the small island of La Gomera. It's small, but you still need to calculate some time to get around since basically all roads lead to the center of the island, from where you can change direction. This is due to the many steep barrancos of the island. So be prepared for driving along many windy mountain roads, but with stunning views along the way. La Gomera is a great island for hikers, with almost endless trails and trail combinations. I can't say La Gomera is my favorite Canary Island, it lacks the diversity or just that extra wow-factor many other islands do have. But I still enjoyed the hikes we did, mainly in the forest, but also a coastal hike to a remote beach. If you want to visit La Gomera, I highly recommend visiting in spring. The flowers along the trails give it a special touch and it's also the quiest season in the Canary Islands in general, so you'll find the fewest crouds on the roads and the trails. For more tips about traveling to La Gomera and what to do here, head to the blog for a dedicated article. Link in bio. . . . #lagomera #canaryislands #springinlagomera #hiking #travelblog

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📍La Palma La Palma is more than just volcanoes, the island also has a stunning rugged coastline with hidden beaches and coves. One of the most interesting ones is Poris de Candelaria, a small settlement where people used to hide from pirates. But don't miss La Palma's most beautiful beach Playa Nogales either. And when all cirumstances are just right, the gorgeous Playa de la Veta appears on a place even more hidden and harder to reach.
Prefer a more easily accessible beach with bars, restaurants and all other comfort nearby? No worries, La Palma has that too! Head over to Tazacorte or Puerto Naos for a relaxing beach day. .
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📍La Palma La Palma is more than just volcanoes, the island also has a stunning rugged coastline with hidden beaches and coves. One of the most interesting ones is Poris de Candelaria, a small settlement where people used to hide from pirates. But don't miss La Palma's most beautiful beach Playa Nogales either. And when all cirumstances are just right, the gorgeous Playa de la Veta appears on a place even more hidden and harder to reach. Prefer a more easily accessible beach with bars, restaurants and all other comfort nearby? No worries, La Palma has that too! Head over to Tazacorte or Puerto Naos for a relaxing beach day. . . . #lapalma #porisdecandelaria #playanogales #lapalmaislabonita #canaryislands

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📍La Palma - La Isla Bonita La Palma is one of the most stunning islands of the archipelago. It's main feature is the volcanic landscape with lava fields, rugged ridges, crater views, and of course the newly formed Tajogaite volcano. There are endless trails on the island to explore the volcanic landscape. But La Palma also has dense forests to hike through, like Los Tilos and Cubo de la Galga. .
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📍La Palma - La Isla Bonita La Palma is one of the most stunning islands of the archipelago. It's main feature is the volcanic landscape with lava fields, rugged ridges, crater views, and of course the newly formed Tajogaite volcano. There are endless trails on the island to explore the volcanic landscape. But La Palma also has dense forests to hike through, like Los Tilos and Cubo de la Galga. . . . #lapalma #lapalmaislabonita #tajogaite #lostiloslapalma #cubodelagalga

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