The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
Athens certainly has a lot to offer in terms of history and culture, but it also makes a great base for day trips in Greece’s mainland, the Peloponnese, or even the nearby islands. There are plenty of fascinating places to discover in this region, whether you are looking for peaceful beaches, historic monuments, or archeological …
6 Perfect Day Trips from Athens for Archeology LoversRead More
Nafplio was the highlight of our road trip in the Peloponnese. An incredibly picturesque seaside town with beautiful beaches, buzzing squares, a vibrant port, two hilltop castles and even an offshore island fort! But despite being one of Greece’s most picturesque coastal towns, Nafplio is often overlooked by visitors in favor of the more glitzy …
5 Interesting Things to Do in Nafplio (+ 3 Day Trips)Read More
Monemvasia is not at all the superficial and cliché destination that I expected. On the contrary. The commending medieval castle of Monemvasia was one of the most memorable places we visited in Greece during our road trip in the Peloponnese. Hanging on the side of a solitary rock, the fortress seems to be gazing down …
Monemvasia – Exploring the Longest Inhabited Castle in GreeceRead More
If you are a first time visitor to Athens you probably wonder how many days to spend in the city, or if it’s even worth visiting. Most people land in Athens on their way to other destinations in Greece, so they don’t plan to spend more than a day or two here, at the most. …
How Many Days in Athens Are Ideal for Your First Visit?Read More
The Peloponnese peninsula is undoubtedly one of Greece’s most beautiful regions, home to so many UNESCO-listed archeological sites, fascinating coastal town, soaring mountains and countless turquoise-water beaches. So if you are looking for a great place to spend two weeks in Greece while exploring the country’s ancient history and natural beauty, I can’t think of …
Two Weeks in the Peloponnese – Complete Road Trip ItineraryRead More
Epidaurus is one of the places that brings back great memories from our road trip to the Peloponnese. In ancient times, Epidaurus was an important commercial center on the eastern coast of the Argolid, in the northeastern Peloponnese. Today the city is mostly famous for its well preserved Ancient Theater which sits near the sanctuary of Asclepius, …
The Sunken City of Ancient Epidaurus – Wonders of the PastRead More
Copenhagen is considered Scandinavia’s most fun-loving capital and one of the happiest places in the world, according to the 2023 World Happiness Report. Whether you tour Copenhagen for one day or more, the first thing that will strike you when you arrive is how well this society works! It has a sense orderliness and general …
How to Visit Copenhagen in One Day – the Perfect ItineraryRead More
Just 45 miles north of Los Angeles, in the Sierra Pelona Mountains, lies California’s most iconic Natural Area Park: the Vasquez Rocks. The Park is famous for its breathtaking rock formations that rise from the ground like whales peeping out from the water. Because of their strange angle, the rocks look almost unnatural, like something …
Vasquez Rocks – More Than Just an Amazing Filming LocationRead More
Sedona has for long been our favorite tourist destination in Arizona, but we never considered it a wine destination as well. In fact, we had no idea there were so many wineries around Sedona. Leave alone the fact that some them may even rival the wineries in Napa Valley! Every time we visited Sedona it …
5 Sedona Wineries Every Wine Tasting Lover Should VisitRead More
