Getting from Athens to Kos (and return)

Kos is the second popular island after Rhodes in the Dodecanese group, close to the Turkish coast. It is very well organized in terms of travel facilities. It is the birthplace of Hipocrates, the father of medicine. The ruins of the asclepeion, an ancient sanctuary where Hipocrates trained can still be visited. Neratzia Castle, the…

Review: Ios seen through my iPhone

Note: Although I have the book , I asked the author Lambsios to write some words about the photos and why she collected them. Memories of a small Greek island Travelling is one of the great pleasures of life. Visiting new places and experiencing the various ways people live opens up our eyes to a…

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…

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…

Things You Should Know About Greece

You’ve planned a trip to Greece and you’ve probably read everything you could get your hands on about this country. Either this or you are the type who books a flight and then figures out what to do and what to see once you land in Greece. It really doesn’t matter which type of a…