Ferries from Kos to Kalymnos (and return)

The Kalymnos to Kos ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. Both Kos and Kalymnos are part of the Dodecanese group . Since it takes only 20 minutes by ferry to get from one island to another, this route is very popular among those who want to explore the islands and plan…

Ferries from Rafina to Mykonos (and return)

The Mykonos to Rafina ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. Rafina is a town located on the eastern coast of Attica. Here you’ll find the second largest port in Attica (Port of Piraeus being the largest). Many travelers probably don’t even consider Rafina a possible departure port if they are heading…

Best Places to Visit in Greece in 2013

While Greece hasn’t made it to any of Lonely Planet’s top 10 lists for 2013 (bummer!), no one stops me from sharing some of the best places to visit in Greece next year. Most of us start making plans for next year’s trips already and, sometimes, coming up with new, interesting (and affordable) destinations can…

Guest Post: Off Season in Ios

Guest post by Lambi Lentakis As the ferry turns into the port of Ios, a snail-shaped, brown & barren rock rises out of the sea before you. Little white cubes are dotted around in the port and valley leading up to top of the hill – glistening white houses and churches sparkling under the relentless…

Ferries from Rhodes to Bodrum

The Bodrum to Rhodes ferry schedule can be found at the bottom of the article. Rhodes and Bodrum are just 2 h apart by ferry, which means you can visit them as part of a day trip (that’s unless you want to stay longer). Rhodes is famous for its Old Town where the Castle dominates…

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…