Is Azores Worth the Hype?#azores #travel #trevelvlogs

25 Oct 2023 · 1 min

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In this travel vlog, the creator recounts a five‑day visit to the Azores, emphasizing that while the islands boast dramatic volcanic craters, towering mountains, and cascading waterfalls that feel like a fantasy setting, the true highlight was the people they met. The narrator unexpectedly formed deep, meaningful connections with three locals: Anna, a native Azorean musician; Eva, a Polish psychologist who has lived on the islands for 13 years; and Bala, a Hungarian IT professional who became stranded during the COVID pandemic and chose to stay. These interactions are described as more enriching than months spent in major metropolitan hubs such as New York or London, underscoring the value of personal connections over scenery alone.

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First up, nature. For real, I can't even describe it. Volcanic craters, mountains, waterfalls. Seriously, like something out of an epic fantasy novel. So majestic all over the island, I couldn't even look at my phone. Now, here's a twist. You think the scenery would be the main event on the island, but no, it was actually the people. I went in thinking I'd be solo most of the time, but the connections I made were unexpected and really deep. Like Anna, a native musician from the Azores originally. Eva, a psychologist from Poland who's been living here for 13 years. And Bala, a Hungarian IT professional who got stranded during COVID and just decided to stay. It was these conversations and hangouts that really elevated my whole experience there. And this might sound weird, but I connected more with the people here in 5 days than I have in months in places like New York or London.