Pocket Azores Travel Guide (1st edition, 2024)

"The nine islands of the Azores, lost in the Atlantic between Europe and North America, were a well-kept secret until around 2015, when flying here became easier and cheaper. As tourism boomed, the archipelago strived to preserve authenticity. Lush pastures, black-sand beaches, deep lakes and plunging waterfalls are their calling card. My birthplace is adventurous one moment and dead quiet the next, effervescent with art and music festivals mixed with centuries-old traditions. Be ready to lean into island life and the Azoreans will embrace you as one of their own."