Fall Colors in Greece : A Photo Essay

There is something magical in the air when the seasons start to change. Between the sweltering hot days and the colder winter nights, there’s a time when the air is crisp but the temperatures are still mild during the day. The sun highlights the leaves which change color. It’s a dream for photographers and a…

Ferries from Kos to Bodrum

Kos (Cos) is part of the Dodecanese islands and is located in the south-eastern part of the Aegean Sea, close to the Turkish coast. It is the second most popular island in the group, after Rhodes and is located between Kalymnos and Nysiros. Due to its proximity to Turkey, Kos has become a popular day-trip…

Minoan Lines : Getting Between the Greek Islands by Ferry

Although the Greek mainland has a lot of interesting places to visit, most travelers are planning to explore the Greek islands. To get between the islands or from the mainland to the islands there are two choices: by air and by water. But many islands are only served by ferries . And even when you…

Ferries to and from Santorini

Planning a day trip from Santorini? Or maybe want to do some island hopping? Read about the ferries to and from Santorini.

NEL Lines : Getting Between the Greek Islands by Ferry

Greece is particularly known for its beautiful islands. And to get between the islands you need to travel by water or air. Although there are some larger islands served by airports, most islands are served by ferries only. But even if there’s a flight available, traveling by ferry is cheaper and opens up other perspectives.…

Getting from Athens to Kos (and return)

Kos is the second popular island after Rhodes in the Dodecanese group, close to the Turkish coast. It is very well organized in terms of travel facilities. It is the birthplace of Hipocrates, the father of medicine. The ruins of the asclepeion, an ancient sanctuary where Hipocrates trained can still be visited. Neratzia Castle, the…

Things You Should Known about Santorini

You are planning a vacation in Greece and Santorini is most likely one of the islands you want to visit. By now , you’ve probably read everything you got your hands on, whether it was in a published travel guide or online. You most likely booked a ferry ticket to Santorini already and plan what…

Review: Ios seen through my iPhone

Note: Although I have the book , I asked the author Lambsios to write some words about the photos and why she collected them. Memories of a small Greek island Travelling is one of the great pleasures of life. Visiting new places and experiencing the various ways people live opens up our eyes to a…

Getting to Greece by train – using the rail passes

One of the cheapest ways to get around Europe is by train. Read more about how you can get to Greece by train and why rail passes are a good option.

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