Things to do in Mykonos

Mykonos is well known as a party island, but it’s also a romantic destination in Greece. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that Mykonos is not exactly the cheapest of the Greek islands. You can find affordable accommodation, but you’ll have to sacrifice the views and some of the facilities. Likewise, there are excellent tavernas…

Getting from Athens to Paris (and return)

Paris is one of the main air transportation hubs in Europe. It’s a gateway into the continent and many choose it as a base for exploring the continent. Of course you can spend your entire vacation here but if your plans also include getting to Athens, you’ve put together a list of possible ways to…

Top Attractions in Crete

Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and a very popular one among travelers, filled with historical sites and beaches, where the Greek food is amazing and the scenery invites you to never leave. Crete is 260 km long and only 60 km wide but surely can win a beauty contest, if it were…

Eating in Greece: Menu Guide

For someone who is used to the Latin Alphabet, learning even basic Greek words and their spelling is hard. Sure , you’ve probably remembered some letters from the Physics classes, but putting them together in a word or sentence is well…hard. Therefore, the Greek restaurant and taverna owners are meeting travelers half way and often…

Festivals in Athens

Many travelers plan their vacations around various festivals and events in the cities they visit. If Athens is on your must visit list and you want to know what’s going on in the city, then here is a list of festivals taking place each month. January Theofania (Epiphany) : takes place on January 6th. It…