Madeira was the first place in Europe to taste bananas, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. But for all that novelty, it never overcame its isolated geography – a mountainous island lost in the middle of the Atlantic.

After 10 years of living on the island, I can attest Madeira is filled with rich, deep-rooted traditions and a strong sense of community. You shouldn’t come here looking for an iced matcha latte. That's something you can have anywhere in the world. A cool glass of fizzy passion fruit soda by the ocean – now that's Madeira.

Let me help you discover it.