A CRETE ROAD TRIP – UPDATED FOR 2025
A Crete road trip While most suggested road trips in Greece focus on the mainland, it’s also a delight to explore the islands by car. Being Greece’s largest island, a Crete road trip is an obvious choice for a fabulous adventure that will take you past some of the...
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT GREECE?
There’s never a bad time to visit Europe but when is the best time to visit Greece? Greece has had significant influence across the planet on arts, philosophy, politics, science, and sports. It’s also home to stunning beaches, over 220 inhabited islands,...
A GREECE ROAD TRIP – EXPLORE THE REAL GREECE BY CAR
PDF Button Planning an epic road trip around Greece? There’s no shortage of amazing routes to take and here are some of my favourites. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular Greece road trip destinations, as well as the magical stops you can make along the way....
GREEK LAMB AND POTATOES
When people think about Greek food one of the first dishes that springs to mind is Greek lamb and potatoes. This is an easy dish to prepare and is always a crowd favourite especially when entertaining a large group or for a family gathering. There is nothing better...
SANTORINI VS MYKONOS – WHICH FAMOUS GREEK ISLAND IS FOR YOU IN 2026?
PDF Button What are the key differences between Santorini and Mykonos? This is one of the most frequent questions asked about the Greek Islands, especially for first-timers – which one should people visit? There is a lot of information out there so it can be...
VISIT CHIOS ISLAND, GREECE – THE FRAGRANT GREEK ISLAND
Chios island, Greece is the 5th largest island in the country and is situated in the Northern Aegean sea off the coast of Turkey. It has a fascinating, albeit sometimes tragic past with a history of relentless conflict with its neighbour, as well as other invaders....
LUGGAGE STORAGE ATHENS
Athens is a large sprawling metropolis full of incredible things to see and do. You could easily spend a few days in Athens and still only scratch the surface and personally, I discover more and more interesting things with every visit. If you’ve only got a...
WHAT TO EAT IN GREECE
Greek food is known throughout the world as some of the most delicious, fresh and healthy cuisines on the planet. With fertile soil and great weather conditions there is an abundance of fresh produce throughout the country year round and this has led to the creation...
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VISITING DELOS ISLAND
Delos Island is regarded by many to be the most important of all the Greek Islands. Considered the birthplace of Apollo – the God of sun and light, music and poetry, healing and plagues, knowledge, beauty and agriculture, Delos island has no inhabitants today...
THINGS TO DO IN ATHENS
There are a lot of things to do in Athens. Famous of course for its ancient ruins and artifacts it is also home to a thriving food and cafe culture, a buzzing arts scene and some stunning outdoor venues, events and activities that cater to people of all ages and for...
THINGS TO DO ON PAROS
There is a lot to see and do on Paros. With close proximity to some fantastic neighbours such as Mykonos and Naxos, and a circular shape that allows for easy day tripping it’s the perfect place to holiday. There’s a fantastic range of accommodation on...
THE BEST GREEK ISLANDS TO VISIT IN 2026
Greek Island hopping is on the top of everyone’s bucket-list but with over 220 inhabited islands it can be quite overwhelming trying to work out which are the best Greek Islands to visit on your vacation. Whether you are looking for the best Greek Island for...
ANTIPAROS, GREECE – A GUIDE TO HOLLYWOOD’S FAVOURITE GREEK ISLAND
Like all Greek Islands Antiparos is a magical shimmering jewel shining in the aegean sea. Only 7 minutes by ferry from Paros yet visited by few, it is one of those true Greek island hidden gems and it’s easy to see why Hollywood royalty like Tom Hanks call it...
10 DAYS IN GREECE – A COMPLETE ITINERARY FOR 2026
If you only have 10 days in Greece it is still possible to cover a lot of ground and take in many of the highlights this incredible country has to offer. This very detailed itinerary will allow you to visit two amazing Greek Islands, Athens, and the extraordinary...
WHERE TO STAY IN SKIATHOS
Since the release of the film ‘Mama Mia’, Skiathos (and its gorgeous neighbour Skopolos) have become a lot more popular with fans keen to recreate the “lost paradise” fantasy of the film, and to spy some of the filming locations. It’s easy enough to...
WHERE TO STAY ON CORFU
Corfu is a beautiful island in the Ionian sea close to neighboring Albania to the north. For centuries it has been popular with holidaymakers from all over the world and has played an important role during wartime. In fact, it has been occupied by the French, Germans,...
BOOKS SET IN GREECE
BOOKS SET IN GREECE If you’re traveling to Greece perhaps you’d like to know a little more about it or to get firmly in the mood for all the Greek greatness. Or maybe you’d just like a bit of escapism or to learn more about places you’ve...
WHERE TO STAY IN ZAKYNTHOS IN 2026
PDF Button If you close your eyes and imagine a dreamy Greek Island, it probably looks an awful lot like the Ionian Island of Zakynthos. With its spectacular beaches – including the iconic ‘Shipwreck Beach’ – homely tavernas and a healthy nightlife, it’s no wonder...
