The road to Boca do Inferno in Sao Miguel. 2025



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This is the path to Miradouro do Boca do Inferno and on a clear day, it's one of the most beautiful sights on planet Earth. The nature gods didn't bless me on my trek and the view was obscured with fog, but I loved coming here anyways. The fog grants a sort of dreamy and mystical quality to the place.

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Sete Cidades. Sao Miguel, 2025.

Sete Cidades is the crown jewel of the Azores. This is a caldera of a dormant volcano and features two lakes separated by a tiny strip of land.

This location is the whole reason I came to Portugal. Because of its unique location and topography, Sao Miguel has an extremely variable climate (to the point where weather forecasts are basically useless). As a result, this beautiful location is frequently obscured with fog and clouds. You literally have to watch a webcam and the moment you see a break in the clouds, you (and everyone else on the island) immediately book it across the island to get your shot. I was lucky to be one of the first ones on this day.

You'll notice that one of the shots is taken from a high vantage point, and that's because I'm standing on top of a ruined, abandoned, hotel (it was dilapidated and gross but so worth the vantage point!).

Anyways, the natural high I got from successfully capturing this place had me coast through the rest of the week I spent on Sao Miguel. Definitely one of my best moments in the last 5 years.


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Exploring more of São Miguel Island on my road trip, I captured these serene landscapes on September 7, 2024 at the breathtaking Sete Cidades 🌿⛰️. The lush green valleys and stunning lakes are an absolute dream! Feeling so happy and grateful to experience nature's wonders 💚. Check it out and immerse yourself in these peaceful vibes. 📍 #Azores #SeteCidades #NatureMagic #AdventureDiaries #RoadTripBliss #HappyTimes #birthday2024 #saomiguel 🌞