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Itineraries from Greece
Of all the Ionian Islands, Corfu (or Kerkyra, as it is also known, is the one that truly has it all: UNESCO World Heritage sites, beautiful architecture, Venetian fortresses, quiet monasteries, amazing scenery and an abundance of fantastic beaches that will simply take your breath away. This island is a treasure trove of new experiences …
Best Things to Do in Corfu – Your Essential Island Guide!Read More
Located between Lefkada and Zakynthos, Kefalonia is the largest of the 7 Ionian Islands in Greece. A beautiful piece of land with exotic beaches, magical underground caves and green forests. We visited this island as part of a three-week itinerary in the Ionian Sea and fell in love with it! So in this post I’ll …
13 Unforgettable Things to Do in Kefalonia: Your Ultimate Guide!Read More
Zakynthos (also known as Zante) is one of the major Ionian Islands – a mesmerizing archipelago located along the western coast of mainland Greece. Due to its spectacular white cliffs, hidden coves, as well as the famous Shipwreck Beach, Zakynthos became one of the most popular islands in Greece. We recently visited the island and had …
The Ultimate Guide for Visiting Zakinthos IndependentlyRead More
Sure, we’ve all heard of Santorini, Mykonos, or Crete, but Greece is home to so many other beautiful islands which are often overlooked because of their bigger and more famous neighbors. I didn’t know much about Ithaca before our trip to the Ionian Islands, in Greece. The only thing that resonated with me was its …
Things to Do in Ithaca, the Most Overlooked Island of GreeceRead More
Ah, Greece! This captivating country that boasts so much history, culture, and natural beauty. Like so many others before us we fell in love with it right from the start. So much so, that soon after our road trip in the Peloponnese we went back to visit the islands in the Ionian Sea.
All You Should Know About Visiting the Ionian IslandsRead More
Only a few hours from Athens, in the Valley of Thessaly near the town of Kalambaka, lies one of Greece’s most astonishing religious sites: the Monasteries of Meteora! Second in importance only to Mount Athos, this UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the most unusually built monastic complexes in the Eastern Orthodox Church. Whether …
Meteora Monasteries – Your Guide to the Most Sacred Site of GreeceRead More
By virtue of its location – in southeastern Europe – Greece enjoys a milder climate than the rest of the continent. While in most parts of Europe the weather starts to get miserable in October, in Greece fall time offers the best of all worlds. Temperatures are still warm, prices are lower, and the herds …
Planning a trip to Greece and not sure what to wear? Greece is one of Europe’s most popular travel destinations, filled with ancient history, stunning archeological sites and mesmerizing beaches. But figuring out what kind of clothes to pack can be tricky, especially if it’s a place you’ve never visited before. Well, no need to …
Delphi is one of the most spectacular archaeological sites in all of Greece, next only to the Acropolis of Athens. So whether you plan to spend a couple of days in Delphi or visit it as a day trip from Athens, you are going to have a wonderful time here! This extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage site …
