Where in Europe can you swim with wild dolphins or have the chance to see a blue whale migrating through? The beautiful islands of the Portuguese-owned Azores are considered by many marine biologists ...

The Azores, a remote archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, are a beacon of emerald-green landscapes, dramatic coastlines, and a culture deeply connected to the sea.

"Who wants to stay in their comfort zone?” I asked myself as I abseiled down waterfalls, jumped from cliff peaks and snorkelled beside dolphins. It was that same thought that persuaded me to board a ...

“Who wants to stay in their comfort zone?’ I asked myself as I abseiled down waterfalls, jumped from cliff peaks and snorkelled beside dolphins. It was that same thought that persuaded me to board a ...

Traveltipster ( ), a travel information source, has recently unveiled a detailed guide on the beaches and swimming opportunities in Ponta Delgada, the vibrant capital of Sao Miguel in the Azores. This ...

IN THE SUMMER of 2007, I travelled to the Azores, an archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, somewhat closer to Lisbon than to Boston. My mission: to close the gap between me and the whale. I ...

The best time to visit the Azores is June through August. During this time, temperatures are at their highest, cloudy days are fewer and farther between and the likelihood of rain is low. If you're ...

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