My Top 5 Reasons to visit Greece

Having recently asked for a reservation at a hotel for our romantic getaway and contemplating the idea of either buying a Balkan FlexiPass or looking for a cheap flight to Athens (or Thessaloniki), I couldn’t help but wonder why our vacation plans lead to Greece. It was that hard to write my top 5 reasons…

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…

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…