Welcome! My name is Katie.
Hello, and first of all, thanks for visiting Pico & Poncha.
I’m a 26-year-old travel writer and nomad from a small village by the sea in Wales, a small country in the United Kingdom.
In 2023, on a whim, I booked a two-month trip to Madeira.
I found the internet lacked one single Madeira blog which could provide everything I needed to plan my trip. That’s why I created this blog.
As the author of Pico & Poncha, my first and single aim is to help more people to get the full island experience, as well as information of how support local Madeiran businesses and everything you need to know how to find the best poncha and pastel de nata (… of course).
A Little About Me
Just over one year into nomading (living and working abroad full-time), I spontaneously booked two months in Madeira.
I was searching for a calmer routine with lots of fresh air, following a busy period travelling Bali, the Philippines, Java, Australia, Malaysia and Sumatra in southeast Asia and Oceania.
I moved into a traditional Madeiran home in the city of Machico on the remote east coast, living above a lovely elderly man with a sweet dog with the English name ‘Lady Laura’.
A Little About This Blog
While you’ll find guides to the most popular tourist spots here, you’ll also find less-known hikes, ideas for supporting local Madeiran businesses, wildlife watching, unique adventures and posts how to engage with the Madeiran culture.