LEROS GREECE; THE COMPLETE GUIDE
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GREECE CULTURAL RETREAT – SYROS 2027
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WHERE TO STAY ON MILOS IN 2026
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MONASTARIES AND MAMA MIA – GIRLS ONLY GREECE TOUR
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HER ODYSSEY LADIES ONLY GREECE TOURS 2027
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BEST COOKING CLASS ON NAXOS
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SANTORINI, NAXOS & ATHENS
Many people have realised that there is more to Greece than just Santorini and Mykonos. Naxos has become a perennial favourite in the past few years and is a great combination with Santorini, with easy connections. This Santorini, Naxos and Athens itinerary covers...
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO AGIOS NIKOALOS, CRETE
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3 DAYS IN ATHENS – A COMPLETE ITINERARY
Athens is one of those cities that has a LOT more to see and do than people think. Many rush through it on the way to the islands, or worse, treat it as a box-ticking exercise before boarding a ferry. That’s a mistake. Athens isn’t a stopover city; it’s a destination...
PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN ATHENS
Athens is a big, busy city – one of the oldest and most interesting in the world. It is situated on a peninsula surrounded by water in the Attica region of the Greek mainland, and many of the highlights are spread far and wide. The historical sites, like the...
SAFETY IN ATHENS FOR TOURISTS
Is Athens safe for tourists? Athens delivers the mythic: the Acropolis, Plaka, rooftop views, lively tavernas. And you can enjoy it safely. The risk is real but small-scale, and no more than many big cities. Thankfully, it is mostly pickpockets and petty crime, with a...
VISIT THE HOME OF EL GRECO – FODELE, CRETE
Fodele is a beautiful village tucked into the northern coast of Crete, that is where the famous artist El Greco was from. It’s surrounded by green hills, orange groves, and olive trees, sitting peacefully in a fertile valley that feels a world away from the bustle of...
URSULINE NUNS CONVENT AND FINISHING SCHOOL,TINOS
The Ursuline Convent and Museum on Tinos is one of those places that takes you completely by surprise. Hidden away in the quiet village of Loutra, it tells the story of an island that was once an unlikely hub of female education and craftsmanship. Founded by the...
GREECE LADIES ONLY TOUR – JUNE 2026
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SMALL SHIP CRUISES GREECE
When you picture cruising in Greece, you might imagine giant floating resorts with thousands of passengers and long queues to get ashore. But there’s another way to explore the Greek islands — one that’s more personal, more authentic, and far less crowded. Small ship...
OUTFITS FOR GREECE
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HOTELS IN MEGANISI, WHAT TO DO AND MORE
Located right between the island of Lefkada and the Ionian Coastline is the idyllic island paradise called Meganisi. One of those islands that requires a bit of extra effort to get to it, but is totally worth it on every level. If you’re seeking a low-key Greek escape...
IKARIA TOURS AND ACTIVITIES WITH VOULA
Ikaria is one of the world’s five official “Blue Zones” — where people live to 90 or more regularly. Studies have determined this is due to their diet, the thermal baths, and several other factors, in particular, a lot of incidental exercise and an active lifestyle....
IKARIA ACTIVITIES – THINGS TO DO IN GREEK BLUE ZONE
Ikaria – the place where people forget to die. Tucked away in the northeast Aegean, Ikaria is one of the most unique islands in Greece with windswept cliffs, healing springs, and a lifestyle that is the envy of the world. One of only 5 ‘Blue Zones’...
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