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AMAZING THESSALONIKI DAY TRIPS
Thessaloniki is a fascinating city and there is a lot to see and do there. Considered by many to be the 'food capital' of Greece it is a dream destination for...
A COMPLETE ATHENS, SANTORINI AND PAROS ITINERARY
Athens Santorini and Paros are some of the most popular destinations in Greece. Their iconic landscapes and historic sites make them some of the most...
HOW TO GET TO SKOPELOS
Many people have Skopelos on their radar when visiting the Greek Islands and for good reason. The 'Mama Mia' island made so famous by the popular movie has a...
VISIT DELPHI, GREECE – THE SACRED HOME OF THE ORACLE
Planning a trip to visit Delphi on your Greece vacation will be one of the highlights of your trip - guaranteed!This extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage site...
PATMOS ISLAND – THINGS TO DO ON PATMOS AND MORE
The island of Patmos, in the Aegean Sea, is the third most populous island in the Greek Dodecanese Islands and it is believed to be where St.John wrote the...
VISIT IKARIA – THE ISLAND OF MODERN DAY IMMORTALS
Thought to be the place where the hapless Ikarus fell to his death after his wax wings melted, if you visit Ikaria today you will meet some of the oldest...
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT GREECE FOR VISITORS
Travelling to any new country can be overwhelming and there is often a plethora of conflicting information available. Greece seems to attract a particularly...
WALKING SHOES FOR GREECE FOR MEN, WOMEN AND KIDS
Packing a good set of walking shoes, or several, for Greece is imperative. With so many incredible wonders, towns, villages and sites to explore you can...
NEW HOTELS IN GREECE – 2022/2023
Savvy operators forged ahead during the pandemic to complete a number of extraordinary new properties across the country. In 2022 over 50 new hotels in Greece...
SANTORINI WITH KIDS
Santorini is the most popular destination in Greece and one of the most iconic in the world. The famous caldera, cave houses and sunset views are highly...
TRANSFERS IN GREECE – BOOK YOUR AIRPORT OR PORT PICK UP
PRE-BOOK YOUR PORT OR AIRPORT TRANSFERS Arrive on your dream trip to Greece knowing that someone will always be waiting for you at the airport or port with a...
SARONIC ISLANDS CRUISE – A GREAT DAY TRIP FROM ATHENS
The Saronic Islands are the closest group to Athens and are home to some of the most beautiful and fascinating destinations in Greece. Located along the...
EASTER IN GREECE – A GUIDE TO ORTHODOX EASTER AND MORE
Easter in Greece is a huge celebration, even bigger than Christmas. Known as 'Pascha' it lasts for an entire week with preparations such as fasting occurring...
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO IOS ISLAND GREECE
Long known as the budget party island of Greece for decades in recent years there has been a small shift in image for Ios as several high end hotels open, in...
NEW HOTELS IN ATHENS – 2022/23
Despite the pandemic savvy operators have taken the time to open a number of new hotels in Athens and other parts of Greece as well. Most are located in the...
HIKING IN GREECE
Hiking in Greece is a popular activity and is it any wonder why! The entire country is a giant museum, with ancient archeological sites, medieval villages,...
HIKING IN SANTORINI
The island of Santorini is world renowned for its stunning sunsets, caldera views and unique landscapes. The island attracts vast amounts of tourists each...
ISLAND HOPPING IN THE CYCLADES
The Greek Islands are the stuff of dreams and legends and island hopping in the Cyclades group of islands is truly a vacation you will never forget. Home to...
ATHENS SANTORINI AND CRETE ITINERARY
Athens Santorini Crete are three of the most popular destinations in Greece for good reason. Their iconic landscapes and historic sites make them some of the...
ROOMS, HOUSES AND HOTELS IN NAFPLIO
The gorgeous former Greek Capital is one of our very favourite places in Greece, in fact anywhere! It's the sort of place you could easily spend a week or...
HIGHLIGHTS OF CORINTH AND PELOPONNESE TOUR (overnight)
To many people, The Peloponnese peninsula on the Greek Mainland is the 'real' Greece, where things have not changed much at all over the centuries despite the...
ATHENS SANTORINI MYKONOS ITINERARY
Athens Santorini Mykonos are the most popular destinations in Greece for good reason. Their iconic landscapes and historic sites make them some of the most...
SKOPELOS HOLIDAYS – A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE ISLAND OF MAMA MIA
Located in the Sporades Islands north of Athens Skopelos was chosen as a major filming location for good reason. Lush, covered with verdant trees and with...
ATHENS AIRPORT HOTELS – WHERE TO STAY IN TRANSIT IN ATHENS
Athens airport is almost an hour from the city center and around 90 minutes from Piraeus Port by car. It is always a good idea to be back near the airport the...
21 OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN GREECE
Choosing 21 of the most beautiful places in Greece is not an easy task. The reality is we could have included hundreds of places in this article - it truly is...
LESSER KNOWN GREEK ISLAND ALTERNATIVES
It's been great to see so many people enjoying Greece again in the past few years, and 2024 is shaping up to be another record breaker! Sadly, like many...
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE MAGICAL ISLAND OF PAXOS GREECE
Located south of Corfu in the Ionian Islands, Paxos Greece is an idyllic Greek Island that many say is one of the best-kept secrets in the country. Small,...
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO NAOUSSA, PAROS – THE COOL, COSMPOLITAN CENTRE OF THE CYCLADES
Naoussa is a lively fishing village at the north of the island of Paros, a perennial favourite with visitors, especially in Summer. Naoussa is the 2nd biggest...
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO GORGEOUS SYMI ISLAND, GREECE
Located only 90 minutes from Rhodes by ferry Symi Island is considered one of the prettiest islands in Greece. In fact, its small harbour is considered one of...
WHAT IS THE MELTEMI WIND IN GREECE?
The Meltemi winds were known by the Ancient Greeks as the Etesian northerly winds. They result from a high-pressure system over the Balkans area and a...
DISCOVER SYROS ISLAND, THE CAPITAL OF THE AMAZING CYCLADES
Located just 2 hours south-east Athens by Fast Ferry or north of Santorini is the capital of the Cyclades Islands, Syros. Also known as Siros or Syra this...
VISIT AMORGOS ISLAND GREECE
Located around an hour south-east of Naxos or 2-3 hours north-east of Santorini is the rather extraordinary Cycladic island of Amorgos. With its beautiful...
HOTELS OR AIRBNBS IN GREECE?
One of the questions that comes up the most in our Facebook Group is whether to books Hotels or Airbnbs in Greece. For many people who are used to using...
A COMPLETE FOLEGANDROS TRAVEL GUIDE
Located right in the middle of Santorini and Milos is the lovely island of Folegandros. Quiet, original and stunningly beautiful this may not be the island...
VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN GREEK FOOD
If you’ve been planning a trip to Greece but have hesitated over food concerns, don’t worry there is a huge selection of food for you! Instead, bookmark this...
FERRIES IN GREECE – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The ferry system in Greece is the biggest and most efficient in the world. During summer, there are hundreds of ferries connecting the Greek Islands and...
DISCOVER THE BEST GREEK ISLAND HOPPING ROUTES
If you are planning an amazing island-hopping vacation in Greece then chances are you may be quite confused about the multiple Greek Islands ferry hopping...
DAY TRIPS FROM PAROS
Paros Island is one of our favourite places to visit in Greece and there is a lot to see and do there, from beaches to historical sites, great beach clubs,...
HIGHLIGHTS OF METEORA TOUR – MONASTARIES, BATTLEFIELDS, WATERFALLS AND MORE
The Greek Islands are incredible and are the most popular destinations in Greece. The Mainland, however, has so much to offer such as the incredible...
THE BEST MILOS BEACHES – WHERE TO SWIM ON THIS UNIQUE GREEK ISLAND
Located in the Cyclades Islands, Milos is fast becoming one of the most popular islands in Greece, and it's easy to see why. With geographical and historical...
14 OF THE BEST ROOFTOP RESTAURANTS IN ATHENS IN 2024
PLANNING A TRIP TO GREECE? Whether you've been before or it's your first time it can be hard to process all the information out there. Be sure to check out...
A COMPLETE GUIDE TO KIMOLOS ISLAND, GREECE
Right next to Milos in the Cyclades Islands in the Aegean Sea is a gorgeous island that few people have heard of let alone visited. Kimolos Island is actually...
GAY ATHENS – A GUIDE TO THE GREEK CAPITAL FOR LGBTQIA2S+
Though a little more subtle and less public than places like Mykonos, the gay scene is still very much alive and well in Athens and we've put together this...
HOW TO GET TO PAROS
Most people who visit Greece head to the islands of Santorini and Mykonos as a point of priority. One of our favourite islands is in between both of them and...
HOW TO GET FROM NAXOS TO SANTORINI
Most people who visit Greece for the first time are probably going to want to visit the beautiful Cyclades Islands, home to the sugar cubed blue and white...
KOS HOLIDAYS – A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE HOME OF MODERN MEDICINE
The island of Kos, in the Aegean Sea, is the third largest and second most populous island in the Greek Dodecanese Islands. Located just over 2 hours from...
UNIQUE PLACES TO STAY IN GREECE
Choosing the best place to stay in Greece can be overwhelming with a huge array of accommodation to choose from. But there is a lot more to this incredible...
WHAT ARE THE BEST BEACHES IN NAXOS?
Located amidst the deep blue waters of the South Aegean Sea, Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades Islands archipelago. Famous for its endless stretches...
THE PERFECT ITALY AND GREECE ITINERARY
For many people visiting Italy and Greece is a dream come true but it can be a long way to go and often a once in a lifetime trip. If you have never been to...
HOW TO GET FROM SANTORINI TO MYKONOS
Most people who visit Greece head to the islands of Santorini and Mykonos and they rarely fail to deliver. With the white sugar-cube houses, cobblestone...
THE PERFECT GREECE 7 DAY ITINERARY
Planning a holiday to Greece is lots of fun but you can be overwhelmed by the information overload out there especially when it comes to Itinerary planning....
NAFPLIO HOTELS AND MORE – A GUIDE TO THE GORGEOUS FORMER CAPITAL
The first capital of modern Greece, Nafplio (aka as Nafplion) is a romantic blend of past and present surrounded by postcard-perfect scenery. Loved by locals...
WINTER IN SANTORINI
Santorini is one of the most iconic Greek islands, as well as one of the most popular summer destinations in Europe. It is famous for its fine sand beaches,...
37 OF THE BEST BEACHES IN GREECE
For most people, Greece and the beach go hand in hand like Fred and Ginger. There are so many in fact that visitors are spoilt for choice, but which are the...
GREECE OFF-SEASON – WHAT TO DO IN GREECE IN WINTER
While Greece is synonymous with dazzling beaches and stunning sunsets it is possible to have a great time in the Greece off-season as well. As the weather...
SOLO TRAVEL GREECE
You may think Greece is for couples, families, or maybe even for groups of party-going friends, but it's actually a fantastic destination for solo travellers....
GREEK LAMB KLEFTIKO RECIPE – THE CLASSIC ‘STOLEN MEAT’ DISH
This dish is a another family favourite in our house and is often served for Sunday Roast. It's very easy to make and hard to stuff up. As long as you follow...
TOP 10 APARTMENTS, VILLAS AND AIRBNB’S IN MYKONOS – THE BEST IN 2021
Choosing the best place to stay in Mykonos can be overwhelming with a huge array of accommodation to choose from. This carefully curated selection of Villas...
TOP THINGS TO DO IN THESSALONIKI – THE CITY OF GHOSTS
Layered with history, imbued with culture, and offering up some incredible cuisine, Thessaloniki is a port city that has all the vibrancy you’d expect from...
AUTHENTIC PASTITSIO – OUR BEST GREEK LASAGNA RECIPE
This is probably the most popular dish in our house and is a speciality of my husband John who really enjoys making it. He sends off photos of his work to his...
THE BEST VILLAS, HOUSES AND AIRBNB’S IN SANTORINI
Choosing the best place to stay in Santorini can be incredibly overwhelming. With a plethora of hotels, villas, and houses on the island it is a huge task to...
HOW TO HAVE THE PERFECT SANTORINI HONEYMOON
Santorini is an ever-popular honeymoon destination, and it’s not hard to see why. The stunning and completely unique island has everything you could dream of...
AUTHENTIC GREEK AVGOLEMONO SOUP RECIPE
This dish is a firm family favourite in our house, especially in winter. It's so simple and easy to make and with every food group represented it is highly...
THE ELITE GREEK PRESIDENTIAL GUARD – THE REMARKABLE EVZONES!
Known for their distinctive uniform, Greece’s mysterious and flamboyant elite Greek Presidential Guard, the Evzones, may initially appear to be a novelty...
THE BEST SOUTZOUKAKIA RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE GREEK MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE
This is my favourite Soutzoukakia recipe. These delicious meatballs in a rich tomato sauce are great year-round but especially on cold nights when comfort...
YEMISTA – GREEK STUFFED VEGETABLES
A perennial favourite for visitors to Greece and a dish that everyone seems to love is Yemista - Greek stuffed vegetables.There are many variations of this...
GREEK MYTHOLOGY PLACES TO VISIT IN GREECE
Greece is well known for its beaches, beautiful islands, and party towns. But this Mediterranean country has also had a significant impact on the Western...
A GUIDE TO SCHINOUSSA ISLAND IN THE SMALL CYCLADES | GREECE TRAVEL SECRETS
Just south of Naxos in the Cyclades Islands in the Aegean Sea is a group of small islands known as the Small Cyclades ( and sometimes the Lesser Cyclades,...
OUR FAVOURITE GREEK BOUGATSA RECIPE – DELICIOUS CUSTARD PASTRIES
This Greek Bougatsa recipe is easy to make and they are impossible to resist. Make them as big or as small as you like and invite your friends for coffee just...
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PELOPONNESE BEACHES
It’s not only the Greek Islands which boast beautiful beaches. Located in the southern part of the Greek mainland, the Peloponnese has stunning beaches that...
GREEK PARTY ISLANDS
Are you dreaming of joining the well-heeled crowds and dancing the night away on a luscious Greek Island? You’re certainly not alone - the summer season...
ONE DAY IN ATHENS – A COMPLETE ITINERARY
Athens is one of the oldest and most fascinating cities in the world. The birthplace of Democracy, Medicine, Theatre and Philosophy offers a lot to see and...
WHAT TO PACK FOR GREECE – FOR WOMEN
Packing for a trip is exciting but often also overwhelming, particularly when visiting a new destination. Many people over-pack and then end up regretting the...
THE MOST INCREDIBLE OIA SANTORINI ACCOMMODATION!
When planning your trip to Greece and working out the best place to stay in Santorini chances are you have shortlisted Oia as your preferred village. With the...
THE VERY BEST KEFALONIA BEACHES
Keflonia has some of the best beaches in Greece, in fact, all of Europe! This beautiful, big Ionian island has an awful lot to see and do but its the...
FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ODYSSEUS: VISIT THE ISLAND OF ITHACA,GREECE
In Homer's The Odyssey the Trojan War hero, Odysseus, must face a 10-year battle to return to his beloved wife Penelope at his Kingdom, the Ionian island of...
GREEK PARTY ISLANDS
Are you dreaming of joining the well-heeled crowds and dancing the night away on a luscious Greek Island? You’re certainly not alone - the summer season...
PRIVATE DRIVERS IN ATHENS AND THE MAINLAND
When you arrive in Athens after a long flight, there is nothing like seeing a friendly face behind a sign with your name on it waiting at Arrivals. And when...
41 OF THE BEST GREEK ONLINE SHOPPING SITES AND PRODUCTS
Just because you can't be in Greece doesn't mean you can't visit Greece from home, including buying all the wonderful Greek products. Admired worldwide for...
SPANAKOPITA – GREEK SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE PIE RECIPE
Spanakopita is one of the most famous Greek dishes and is easy to make. Often called Spinach and Cheese pie and a great vegetarian Greek dish this feta cheese...
VIRTUAL GREECE: HOW TO VISIT GREECE FROM HOME
Sometimes the best plans simply don't go according to plan. Your longed-for and carefully researched and planned trip to Greece can't go ahead, for reasons...
THE BEST GREEK SONGS PLAYLIST
Here's our playlist of classic Greek songs and music as well as a few contemporary tunes as well. Tune into this music at home, in the car or out and about...
MOVIES SHOT IN GREECE
There's no better way to enjoy a virtual holiday and to imerse yourself in the culture and landscapes than by watching television shows or movies shot in...
HOW TO GET TO MILOS
Most people who visit Greece head to the islands of Santorini and Mykonos as a point of priority. Meanwhile, the magical island of Milos is close by and yet...
SEE SIFNOS – A COMPLETE GUIDE TO SIFNOS HOTELS, BEACHES AND MORE!
Never heard of the island of Sifnos? Well, you’re not alone - but I’m pleased to bring you in on this wonderful secret. Part of the Cyclades islands, Sifnos’...
HOW TO MAKE HORIATIKI SALAD ( GREEK SALAD)
Is there another dish that screams GREEK ISLANDS more than Greek Salad? Visions of seaside tavernas, fresh seafood, and cold beer are the natural...
BEST APPS FOR GREECE TRAVEL
In this day and age we are very lucky to be able to tap into a lot of technology that can really make our lives easier and knowing which are the best apps for...
HOLIDAYS IN HYDRA – A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE BIRTHPLACE OF BOHEMIA for 2024
Hydra is an enchanting island that is quite unique compared to other Greek islands in a number of ways. One of these is that there are no cars or scooters...
THE BEST 3 DAY SANTORINI ITINERARY
Crowded, expensive and completely unforgettable. Santorini is one of those places that despite all the bad things you've heard and read still manages to...
ATHENS AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Once you've arrived in Athens, possibly after a very long flight you will likely be keen to get to your Athens hotel. You will want to rest and freshen up or...
WHERE TO STAY IN KEFALONIA
The beautiful Ionian island of Kefalonia is becoming very popular as a Greek Island destination for everyone and it's easy to see why. It's a big island and...
HOW TO TRAVEL TO ATHENS
There are several options for travel to Athens. As the capital of Greece, it is home to the countries main airport and with so much coastline there are...
SHOULD YOU DO A SANTORINI DONKEY RIDE?
In the age of social media and globalization, people should be inherently aware of the issues around working animals and the treatment of them. So when...
PAROS OR NAXOS?
One of the questions I am most frequently asked is from people wanting to visit the Greek islands, often for the first time, and can't decide between Paros or...
DAY TRIPS FROM ATHENS
Athens is truly one of the great cities in the world and one of the most significant cradles of civilization. There is a LOT to see and do in Athens and we...
A CRETE ROAD TRIP – UPDATED FOR 2024
A Crete road tripWhile 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...
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,...
A GREECE ROAD TRIP – EXPLORE THE REAL GREECE BY CAR
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...
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...
SANTORINI VS MYKONOS – WHICH FAMOUS GREEK ISLAND IS FOR YOU IN 2024?
What are the key differences between Santorini and Mykonos? This is one of the most frequent questions asked about the Greek Islands, especially for...
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...
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...
WHAT TO EAT IN GREECE
Greek food is known throughout the world as some of the most delicious, fresh and often healthy cuisines on the planet. With fertile soil and great weather...
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...
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...
THINGS TO DO ON PAROS
For a medium sized island there is quite a lot to see and do on Paros. With close proximity to some fantastic neighbours such as Mykonos and Naxos, and a...
THE BEST GREEK ISLANDS TO VISIT IN 2025
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...
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...
10 DAYS IN GREECE – A COMPLETE ITINERARY FOR 2024
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...
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...
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...
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...
WHERE TO STAY IN ZAKYNTHOS IN 2024
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 –...
SAILING HOLIDAYS GREECE – UPDATED FOR 2024
Whether you are Greek island hopping, sailing to specific Greek destinations for the purpose of a longer stay, or visiting on a Greek Island cruise the idea...
VISITING THE ACROPOLIS AND THE ACROPOLIS MUSEUM – UPDATED FOR 2024
No visit to Athens is complete without visiting The Acropolis, the ancient citadel perched defiantly above the city that has fascinating people for thousands...
WHERE TO STAY IN RHODES
Beautiful Rhodes offers something for everyone, from the party-hard crowd to young families looking to enjoy a relaxing beach break. There is a lot to see and...
PLANNING A TRIP TO GREECE
Planning a trip to Greece can be both incredibly exciting and completely overwhelming. We've done it multiple times and yet each year presents new...
WHERE TO STAY IN NAXOS IN 2024 AND BEYOND
Naxos is the largest of the Cyclades islands and has a rugged, mountainous landscape, and long sandy beaches. In fact Naxos beaches are considered some of the...
THE 9 BEST GREEK ISLANDS FOR COUPLES IN 2024
Is there a country that evokes more images of romance and couples' goals than Greece? As one of the world's most popular honeymoon destinations, it has so...
USEFUL CONTACTS AND EMERGENCY NUMBERS IN GREECE
Sometimes when travelling in a foreign country it can be hard to find the best number to call in an emergency especially when under pressure. This list has...
COMMON GREEK PHRASES
When visiting any country it pays to try and learn a few local words and in Greece the people appreciate your attempts at common Greek phrases even if they...
TOURS IN GREECE
There are so many beautiful places in Greece it can be quite overwhelming working out where to go.For many people the ability to prebook a holiday and have...
DRIVING IN GREECE
There is much to see and do in Greece but it cant all be done in tour buses or on foot. Sometimes biting the bullet and driving in Greece will really make...
WHERE TO STAY IN MYKONOS
Choosing where to stay on Mykonos is an important decision! The island is famous for its many attractions including glamorous beaches, luxurious restaurants...
THINGS TO DO IN MILOS IN 2024
Milos is an incredible island in the Cyclades group that is giving others, like Santorini a genuine run for their money. With similar extraordinary geology...
THE BEST ACROPOLIS VIEW HOTELS (UPDATED FOR 2024)
In recent years accommodation in Athens has really improved in terms of choice and variety. If anything there are too many options now and many people may be...
WHERE TO STAY ON CRETE
Choosing where to stay in Crete is an important decision in making sure you have a dream trip to Greece’s largest island. Due to the size of the island, it’s...
HOW TO GET FROM ATHENS TO SANTORINI
Most people who visit Greece for the first time are probably going to want to see the Acropolis and the famed sunsets of Santorini. As you plan your trip you...
HOW TO VISIT METEORA MONASTERIES AND SURROUNDS IN 2024
updated January 2024Are you ready to explore some of the most amazing and unique geography that Greece has to offer? Whether you’re on your first Greek...
PELOPONNESE HOLIDAYS – EXPERIENCE THE REAL GREECE ON THE GREEK MAINLAND
From its beautiful olive groves and orange orchards to its wealth of undeveloped, virgin territories, the vast countryside of the Peloponnese peninsula is...
TOURING GREECE AND TURKEY
Few places on earth can rival the incredible history of Turkey and Greece, yet their delights are certainly not only found in books about the past. Their...
GREEK ISLAND HOPPING ITINERARIES
Most first time visitors to Greece quickly realise why many people return again and again. With so much to see and do and so much diversity across the country...
2 WEEKS IN GREECE
Most first time visitors to Greece quickly realise why most people return again and again. With so much to see and do and so much diversity across the...
TOP THINGS TO DO IN SANTORINI IN 2024
Apart from its iconic incredible views and sunsets there are many other things to do on Santorini as well. The caldera of the volcano is the epicentre of the...
WHICH IS THE MOST PICTURESQUE GREEK ISLAND ON THE AEGEAN SEA?
The Aegean Sea sits in the Mediteranean Sea between Greece and Turkey and is home to most of the Greek Islands. With over 200 inhabited islands in Greece,...
WHERE TO STAY ON PAROS
If you're Greek island hopping chances are you are exploring the Cyclades Islands, which are home to Santorini and Mykonos. But there are over 25 other...
THINGS TO DO IN RHODES
The beautiful Greek Islands are perhaps equally known for their intriguing historical sites as well as their incredible natural beauty. If you are visiting...
WHERE TO STAY ON MILOS IN 2024
Milos is an incredible island that is starting to gain popularity as word gets out about its amazing lunar landscapes, technicoloured beaches and delicious...
THINGS TO DO ON KEFALONIA
Kefalonia is the largest of the Ionian Islands, and one of the most dramatically beautiful of all the Greek Isles. It boasts amazing sandy white beaches and...
WHERE TO STAY ON SANTORINI in 2024
Choosing where to stay on Santorini can be tricky. Everyone has seen the perfect Instagram photos of the romantic sweeping vistas at sunset but then the media...
THINGS TO DO IN MYKONOS
The glamorous Greek Island of Mykonos is best known as one of the best Greek party islands with its celebrity superyachts and luxurious beach clubs, although...
THINGS TO DO IN CRETE
As the largest of the Greek Islands, there are many things to do in Crete. From lazy days spent relaxing by the glorious beaches, long lunches enjoying...