Secluded in the middle of the Atlantic, sits a series of nine Portuguese islands called the Azores.  Still relatively undiscovered by modern tourism, they radiate a Mediterranean charm and simplicity.  I sojourned over a long weekend on the second largest island called Terceira.

FOR A CASUAL SPECTATOR, the scene at the marina in the Azorean village of São Mateus da Calheta looks like a typical summer evening on the water.

O Geoparque Açores é composto por 121 geossítios que representam a enorme geodiversidade do arquipélago.

TEATIME ISN’T SUPPOSED to be a chemistry lesson. It’s supposed to be about sipping tea and snacking on deliciously sweet cakes, discussing simple things. The words “oxidation” and “molecules” don’t usually enter into the conversation.

These days it seems everyone is flocking to Portugal. The whole world has suddenly discovered what we locals have known for a long time: Portugal is an amazing country!

Keep summer alive with a quick jaunt to this lush Portuguese archipelago’s biggest city.

Twin Portuguese Island archipelagos are Europe's best keot secret.

There’s wine and cheese too, in these remote islands in the Atlantic Ocean. Here’s where to get a taste of the past — and present.

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