Just thinking about Greece conjures imagines of the classic Greek salad, spanakopita, and refreshing café frape! The second most popular and beloved cuisine in the world, Greek cuisine consists of some of the most watering and most popular dishes in the world. While plenty of excellent Greek tavernas exist all over the world, visiting Greece…
Athens, the bustling and modern capital city of Greece, is one of the most visited cities in Europe. Served by an airport, two ports, train and bus stations, it’s the main gateway into the country. It’s also, most often, a stop before travelers head out to explore Greece’s stunning islands or the magnificent mainland.
They say “a picture’s worth a thousand words”. But how about when you can come back home from Greece with dozens of professional pictures?
Winter in Greece can offer anything from mild , sunny days on the islands to snowy, cold days on the mainland. The best part about visiting Greece during winter is the possibility to experience the country as it’s not seen by the tourists who only come here during summer. After the crowds are gone, you…
There are many perks to visiting any place during the off-season. And for Greece, this means winter. Or better said, the cold season, lasting from November to March. If you are also planning a trip and are looking for places to visit in Greece during the cold season, read on to find some great options…
The Hydra to Athens ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. Hydra is one of the Saronic Islands, located close to Athens and is also one of the popular islands to take a day trip from Athens. If you are looking for a picture perfect harbor and great food, then Hydra is…
Santorini is linked to many islands which makes it a great starting point when you plan to explore Greece’s islands. Some of the islands are very close and can be visited during a day trip, while others are located further away and you should allow several days for such a trip.
The Santorini to Athens schedule is available at the bottom of the article. For the majority of budget travelers, the ferries are the best way to travel between Athens and any island, at an affordable price (economy class ticket). If you have enough time on your hands and low the company of other fellow travelers,…
Easter is the most important Greek Orthodox holiday. Although traditionally Easter has been spent with the (extended) family, more and more travelers decide to travel over the holiday.
Do you know someone who is madly in love with Greece? Or maybe you’ve been recently and can’t wait to return, leaving you thinking about the country all the time? How about picking up some Easter gifts that remind them (and you) of Greece?
I love to offer gifts that remind us of our travelers or in preparation for visiting a new place. What better excuse to do this than on Valentine’s Day? The below suggestions are great for those in your life who love Greece, have traveled to Greece or plan to visit the country.
While Christmas is not the most important Greek Orthodox holiday, it’s a lovely time to spend a vacation in Greece, particularly if you are interested in exploring the cultural part of the country.
While there are plenty of things to do in Athens , you should not miss checking out the close-by destinations, which are excellent for day trips. The islands of Hydra is a lovely choice if you are not looking for a beach destination, while the historic sites at Mycenae, Epidaurus or Sounion are great choices if you want to learn more about the Greek history.
As the summer season draws to an end many think that there’s nothing to do in Greece during winter. Let’s stop for a while and think about what Greece has to offer and doesn’t have anything to do with the summer or beaches. The archeological sites are there all the time and they are not…
