Independent Travel, Thoughtfully Planned
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
Surely, we’ve all heard of the Greek Islands 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 …
Things to Do in Ithaca, the Most Overlooked Island of GreeceRead More
The Ionian Islands are one of Greece’s best-kept secrets, a stunning archipelago of seven main islands along the western coast, where emerald mountains meet turquoise waters and Venetian charm blends with authentic Greek culture. We spent 30 days island-hopping through the Ionians, visiting Corfu, Zakynthos, Kefalonia, Lefkada, Ithaca, Paxos and Kythira. After spending 4-5 nights on each island …
The Complete Guide to Visiting the Ionian Islands, 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 the fall, many places in Greece enjoy perfect weather in October, so they are perfect to visit. Visiting these Greek destinations …
Greece in the Fall: Best Places to Visit in OctoberRead More
The Island of Hawaii – often referred to as the Big Island – is famous for its Kona coffee, amazing scenery and the great array of things to do. Considered the largest and youngest of the Hawaiian archipelago, the Big Island encompasses four climate zones: tropical, monsoon, tundra and desert – all within an hour drive. It …
The first big decision you’ll have to make once you plan a trip to Hawaii is to choose which island to visit. Deciding whether to pick the Big Island vs Maui, Oahu vs the Big Island, or Kauai vs Maui may feel a little overwhelming, even if this is not your first time in Hawaii. …
Maui vs the Big Island: Which Hawaiian Island is Better?Read More
For most of us, the ideal tropical beach is a stretch of pearly-white sand fringed with coconut palms and turquoise waters. But black sand beaches can be equally beautiful, so if you haven’t seen any, there are few better places in the world than Hawaii. Hawaiian Islands are famous for having some of the most …
