Jackson Groves - Journey Era Travel Blog

01/06/2026

Our greatest adventure yet...
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11/01/2026

Had an amazing three weeks introducing my parents to all the different sides of Madeira. A few of the highlights that made it onto the camera roll were NYE fireworks, fast-flowing levadas, ponchas, sunset sailing, goat visits & coastal walks. One of the massive highlights of their stay was enjoying the pool at , which was built within the walls of the old stone walls. The Quinta is amazing place to experience beneath the cliffs of Paul do Mar, which I highly recommend. Sometimes it's nice to see Madeira again through the fresh eyes of visitors, although I rarely forget how beautiful this island truly is.

03/01/2026

Worth fighting for the right of residents to walk their lands. Tourists registering and paying is an acceptable step to stop over-tourism on specific trails but residents, citizens and especially Madeirenses should be able to walk and explore without prior planning and with both spontaneity and freedom. It is not residents or citizens who have overfilled the trails.

Alberto João Jardim criticizes the mandatory registration of Madeira residents to access hiking trails.Tobi Hughes·2nd January 2026Madeira News Former president of the Regional Government speaks of “legitimate civil resistance” The former president of the Regional Government has been quite cri...

02/11/2025

Making the most of sunny days in November by testing out the new X4 Air. It's hard to beat the green ridges of the North against the azure blue of the Atlantic Ocean. I was curious to see the quality on this new camera given it weighs just 164 grams. It makes it a perfect hiking companion for catching some solo shots like this.

26/10/2025

Never getting lost in Madeira thanks to maps on my wrist with 🧭

✅ Free offline maps
✅ Climb guidance for every ascent
✅ Battery life up to 55hrs with GPS

Adventure-proof navigation, straight from the trail.

10/06/2025

We stood on a beautiful beach in El Nido, just before the sun slipped into the sea, and promised each other everything.

Surrounded by the people who shaped us, supported us, and flew across the world to stand with us. It meant more than we can say.

That night was full of warmth, laughter, and the kind of joy that doesn’t fade.

Thank you for being part of the start of something that already feels like home.

To Pema Travels, you've shown me a love deeper than I ever imagined and I'll never stop choosing you. I love you x

23/05/2025

A little over a month ago, almost all of our friends and family made the long journey to the Philippines from around the world for our wedding. We began the celebrations with a Tibetan Tea Ceremony. It was such a meaningful moment to experience this beautiful tradition and incredibly important to honor and share the Tibetan culture with both sides of our family. It brought our families and friends closer together and the Gorshey (Tibetan dance) with 100 Tibetans & Australians was a moment we'll never forget