My Top 5 Reasons to visit Greece

Having recently asked for a reservation at a hotel for our romantic getaway and contemplating the idea of either buying a Balkan FlexiPass or looking for a cheap flight to Athens (or Thessaloniki), I couldn’t help but wonder why our vacation plans lead to Greece. It was that hard to write my top 5 reasons…

Getting from Thessaloniki to Kavala

If you plan to spend your vacation in or near Thessaloniki , taking a day trip to Kavala is a great choice. The medieval castle, perched on a hill overlooking the town, is the city’s landmark. Also, the town’s fortifications still exist and create a lovely old feel. Since there is no rail station in…

Getting from Hydra to Santorini

Both Hydra and Santorini are very popular among tourists. Hydra is one of the most popular islands to visit on a day trip from Athens. It’s a non-motorized island, so getting around is usually done on foot, water taxi or donkey. Santorini is probably the most known Greek island, famous for its sunsets, wines and…

“Greece: Instructions for use” – Greece Book Review

Remember those annoying “intro” pages of any travel guide meant to give you a short description of what the country you are visiting is all about? The part you most often skip just to make sure you get to the interesting stuff about museums, hotels, restaurants and attractions? I’m guilty of doing that as well…

Ferries from Crete to Gavdos (and return)

The Gavdos to Crete ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. Gavdos is the southernmost Greek island and the southernmost point in Europe. The tiny island is home to only about 50 inhabitants year round. There aren’t any hotels although there are limited numbers of rooms for rent. However, you might end…

Getting from Athens to Corfu (and return)

Corfu (Kerkyra) is the northernmost of the Ionian Islands and one of the most popular vacation destinations in Greece. Travelers flock here during the summer to enjoy the lovely beaches and great weather. Also, the islands boats a picturesque Old City with narrow streets and a romantic promenade area. The Venetian Castle is another important…