Planning the Best Ever Trip to Mykonos Island

We all know that Mykonos has a reputation for being a bit of a rave lover’s dream. But beyond the fist-pumping mania and ever-present electric hue of glow sticks pulsating through the air, what should you do on Mykonos Island? Well, never fear because I am one of those total weirdos who is in her…

Packing Tips & Tricks: Two Climates in a Single Carry-on with CabinZero

* Thank you, CabinZero, for sending me the amazing CabinZero Classic 44L Limited Edition Flags backpack. Although this post was sponsored, the opinions expressed are solely my own * Greece is blessed with a typical Mediterranean climate with mild and rainy winters followed by warm and dry summers. Packing for a trip to Greece is…

Spanakopita Recipe + The Greek Cooking Utensils Needed to Make It

A big part of understanding the culture of a country we travel to is to get to know – and taste – its traditional dishes. The combination of flavors and cooking techniques always tell a story, usually going back millennia. Getting to know the Greek cuisine also means you get to learn more about Greece’s…

How to Keep Your Personal Belongings Safe in Athens (and Avoid Getting Robbed)

It saddens me to read about travelers getting robbed in Athens. And it really bugs me when I read the story and realize that they do not take the time to think about the minimum safety of their belongings.

Hotels with a View of the Acropolis

If you are planning a trip to Athens, it’s a good idea to consider staying close to the historical sites. And staying in a hotel with a lovely view of the Acropolis will remind you of the vacation in Greece for many years to come. Thankfully, there are many hotels located in the Plaka area…

What (and Where) to Eat on the Island of Ios

The delicious Greek cuisine is part of the Mediterranean cuisine. It is mostly based on vegetables, olive oil, grains, olives, fish, cheese, yogurt, and honey. Meat – mostly rabbit, beef, and lamb- is also present. If you happen to visit an island, then seafood is also present.

Hiking on Ios: Mylopotas Beach to Klima Beach

We love to walk & hike! When we were researching our vacation in Greece (n.a. 2017), we came upon some ideas for hiking on Ios. The problem? We couldn’t figure out where to get maps from (whether online or offline). The solution: a guided walk / hike, of course. I do believe that all things…

Beautiful Beaches on the Island of Ios

Ios is one of the Cyclades, located in the Aegean Sea. It is a stone’s throw away from Santorini and can be reached by ferry from the mainland, as well as from other islands. It is a small island (18 km x 10 min), easy to explore, offering charming places to stay, beautiful beaches, typical…

Review: Galini Pension, Ios

Address: Yialos Beach, Ios Website Email: info@galini-ios.com ; galiniios@yahoo.com For our fifth wedding anniversary, we decided to visit the magnificent island of Ios. Once we figured out the dates and the transportation, we started looking for places to stay. End of May in Ios is still outside of the proper travel season, which meant that…

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