Twenty minutes can change the weather completely on Madeira. We spent a month finding that out — based in Funchal, we figured out which bus company went where, which hikes earned the early alarm, and which greengrocer beat the supermarket on prices.

Living and Working on La Palma: A Quiet Escape to Nature and Stunning Landscapes

Six weeks in the vibrant coastal town of Puerto Escondido, embracing its laid-back local lifestyle.