Greece is undoubtedly one of the most gifted countries in the world when it comes to sun, fun and natural beauty. Whether you want to laze around on a picture-perfect beach, explore the ruins of ancient Greece or dance the night away on one of Europe’s most vibrant party islands […]
Greece
Travel ideas for Greece – trip tips and recommendations from my experiences travelling in Greece. This European country has diverse and beautiful landscapes, historic cities, and rich cultural traditions. Here you will find exciting travel ideas for travelling in Greece so start planning your trip now and experience everything that Greece has to offer travellers.
Greece: Kalymnos climbing (and relaxing) holiday
The island of Kalymnos lay pink and gold across the horizon as the ferry left the tiny port of Mastichari. Sitting up top the wind was quite fierce and the ferries had not run the previous day because of high winds. But this morning the sea had calmed, the ferry […]
A wandering weekend in Athens, Greece
Rich in both history and culture, modern Athens has been giving itself a facelift over the past decade and is now a vibrant cultural powerhouse that rewards time and attention and has a good infrastructure to boot. But if you’re pushed for time in what is one of the top […]
Greece: Top 10 things to do in Crete
Crete has been home to a series of incredible civilisations over the millennia and this beautiful Greek Island in the Mediterranean is packed full of cultural and natural highlights. It is the largest of the Greek Islands and has its own cultural traditions, making it a unique place to visit and […]
Greece: A sunny Orthodox Easter getaway in Kefalonia
Planning Easter vacations can be a challenge if you are looking for a sunny destination but do not want to go to a tropical location. Falling usually in the months of March and/or April, the Christian Catholic and Orthodox Easter season is usually not celebrated at the same time, and […]
Greece: Spring break in Corfu
Τhe run up to Summer is upon us; Spring has come, bringing warm weather, sunny days, and cool nights. There are few places in the world where Spring truly manifests itself, and one of these places is Corfu; a Greek island where Spring meets its match! Located in the Ionian […]
A destination wedding on a Greek Island
The idea of getting married, or hosting your wedding reception, on the premises of a luxurious, elegant and stylish hotel against the backdrop of a magnificent Greek island, is rapidly becoming more popular and there many reasons for this craze for the destination wedding. Tailor-made services, comfort, luxury, amazing pictures, literally and […]
Crete: Wandering the Imbros Gorge
I travelled to Crete with the firm intention of hiking the famous Samaria Gorge but travelling so late in the season and a bout of heavy rain a few days before my arrival scuppered this ambition – the gorge was closed. Rain increases the risk of rock fall in the […]
Crete: A day trip to Elafonisi
Tiny particles of pink shell rise and swirl, carried by soft waves and left to fall in lines and piles. Behind the famous pink coral sand of Elafonisi an acquamarine sea leads to the far horizon, as far as African shores. Little fish dart among the rocks. The Wandering Kiwi […]