We are satisfied to spend much of our time at home, rising late each morning then reading and, in my case, writing. We are visited often...

A couple of days later we decided to walk down to the seafront at Sao Vicente, a downhill walk made difficult in parts by the steepness...

We take what has become our regular flight from Manchester, arriving at around 8pm, the difference this time being that we plan to stay...

Before I begin, I should probably explain how we came to own a second home in Madeira. It was our first visit to Madeira in the spring of...

I have always enjoyed a good walk. I’m no great adventurer, but as far back as I can remember, with all of the people closest to me,...