Public Holidays in Greece

Knowing the holidays in Greece ensures that you won’t be having unexpected problems while traveling in the country. All the public institutions, some stores and even restaurants are closed on public holidays. And some religious holidays are the preferred time for traveling for the locals, hence the public transportation will be crowded. Plan and book…

Things to Do in Corfu

Corfu is one of the most popular Greek islands among travelers. While July and August always bring many tourists, you can plan to visit the island during the shoulder season (May, September – October) when the weather is still nice but the prices are lower. Many airlines (including low-cost) offer direct flights into Corfu from…

Guest post: Ios – a wedding destination in Greece

Sitting on a friend’s terrace sipping an iced coffee under azure blue skies overlooking the deep blue sea, I’m reminded of one of the most romantic weddings I have ever attended. It took place a few years ago at a friend’s house on Ios, an island in the Cyclades group in Greece. A slight breeze…

Tipping in Greece

Whenever we use a service in a foreign country, we ask ourselves the following: do I have to tip? And if so, how much? In some countries the tips show up on the receipt, while in others everyone knows how much they are supposed to tip. What should you din Greece? Restaurants You are not…

Getting Around in Greece

When you are panning a vacation, size matters. While I believe that it’s impossible to see all of Greece during a normal vacation, it’s definitely possible to see the highlights of the country in a couple of weeks. But that means you should learn the best options for getting around in Greece so that you…

Free Things to do in Greece

The first thing to do when planning a trip is setting a budget. While the flight and accommodation will represent the bulk of your travel budget to Greece, other expenses will add up in no time. In general, Greece is not an expensive destination, but we are all happy to be able to save some…

Free Things to Do in Santorini

Greece is not a very expensive destination but some islands tend to be less affordable than others. In general, the more popular a destination is, the more it would cost to stay there and eat out. When it comes to things to do in Santorini , there are some interesting things which are free to…

Athens Nightlife

Athens is famous for having a vibrant and diverse nightlife . Locals and tourists like to party every day of the week, if possible. Dinners (in tavernas and restaurants) start after 10 p.m., while the partying in the clubs starts past midnight. And in Athens most of the clubs are open during winter (October to…

Santorini Nightlife

Santorini is a very popular island among tourists heading to Greece. But when it comes to partying , it surely doesn’t rival Mykonos. or Ios. But, if you are in Santorini, you won’t be bored if you want to go out for drinks and/or dancing. Most of the bars and discos are located in the…