Alonissos

Why Should You Visit Alonissos? Alonissos is an island that feels untouched by time: pine forests stretch down to pebbled coves, traditional villages cling to hillsides with whitewashed houses and bougainvillea-draped lanes, and the surrounding waters protect one of the Mediterranean’s rarest treasures: the monk seal. It’s a place where nature takes center stage, where…

Thassos

Why Should You Visit Thassos? Thassos is one of those islands that feels like a well-kept secret: the “Emerald of the Aegean” wraps you in lush pine forests cascading down to golden beaches, traditional mountain villages where time moves slower, and crystal-clear waters that glow turquoise in the sunlight. It’s a place where Greek culture…

Surprisingly Cheap Islands to Visit in Greece

With the world’s economies in a state of disarray, 2026 (just like 2025) is a year when affordable destinations are certainly top of mind. But are there any Greek islands we can count as “cheap”, “budget-friendly”, “affordable” or however you want to call them? Yes, there are! Surely, you do need to consider how you…

Travel Memoir – Hydra in Winter by Shelley Dark (Press Release)

Since its release in November 2024, Australian author Shelley Dark’s debut travel memoir about her transformative solo journey to a storied Greek island, called Hydra in Winter: An Island Escape in Search of a Greek Pirate, held the #1 spot in at least one Amazon Australia category, and sometimes all—Travel Writing, Humour Essays, Solo Travel,…