Budget hotels in Corfu

Booking.com Corfu is not only a very romantic Greek island but also one of the islands where Europeans – and especially Brits – love to spend their vacation. The beautiful Old City, the Venetian Citadel and the secluded beaches are only some of the things visitors enjoy to explore here. In most cases, the travelers…

Getting from Thessaloniki to Kavala

If you plan to spend your vacation in or near Thessaloniki , taking a day trip to Kavala is a great choice. The medieval castle, perched on a hill overlooking the town, is the city’s landmark. Also, the town’s fortifications still exist and create a lovely old feel. Since there is no rail station in…

The New Acropolis Museum

Located on the southeastern slope which leads to the Acropolis, the New Acropolis Museum is the largest modern building erected so close to an ancient site. The glass hall offers panoramic views of the Acropolis and the Parthenon. The museum houses more than 4,000 ancient works divided into the following collections: The Acropolis Slopes The…

Getting from Hydra to Santorini

Both Hydra and Santorini are very popular among tourists. Hydra is one of the most popular islands to visit on a day trip from Athens. It’s a non-motorized island, so getting around is usually done on foot, water taxi or donkey. Santorini is probably the most known Greek island, famous for its sunsets, wines and…

“Greece: Instructions for use” – Greece Book Review

Remember those annoying “intro” pages of any travel guide meant to give you a short description of what the country you are visiting is all about? The part you most often skip just to make sure you get to the interesting stuff about museums, hotels, restaurants and attractions? I’m guilty of doing that as well…

Ferries from Crete to Gavdos (and return)

The Gavdos to Crete ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. Gavdos is the southernmost Greek island and the southernmost point in Europe. The tiny island is home to only about 50 inhabitants year round. There aren’t any hotels although there are limited numbers of rooms for rent. However, you might end…