The summer high season is drawing to a close in the Dodecanese, the white sea daffodils blooming in the sand, and I’m excited because one of the best times is about to begin. Read more …

Is a journey to the inhabited islands of the Aegean consisting of a historiography of emblematic individuals, represented through images and accompanying texts, with the aim of preserving and commemorating the true essence of each island.  Read more …

Antisamos Beach

Packed with rugged landscapes and sandy coves, Kefalonia is an idyllic island where most holidaymakers simply feel their troubles melt away. Although many holidaymakers think that all the Greek islands are similar, each has its own unique identity and culture. So, if you’re thinking of booking a holiday to Greece later in 2020 or 2021, here’s a rundown of the three features Kefalonia is most known for. Read more …

Milos

The Acropolis? Mykonos? Both are unforgettable, but even in the crazy summer of 2020 if you go there you won’t be alone. So here’s looking at you, (relative) solitude. Yes, social distancing is now the new must and masks are the necessary new fashion “essential,” but none of that means places that you would think might be crowd-free will be empty. But Greece has many beautiful places that haven’t been made famous by Instagram—at least, not yet. So why not clear one hurdle from start by going to places that were never crowded to begin with? Here are seven crowd-free alternatives to some of Greece’s tourist hotspots: Read more …

Greece is the country that gave us Socrates, Pythagoras, Aristotle, Plato, and Thales. Today, Greece is still a bastion of educational achievements. Suppose you’re looking to enroll in a university in the country or are just fascinated by the Greek educational system. In that case, this post covers the top five Greek universities for a professional degree. Read more …

Looking for a great destination in Greece, without having to handle the hustle-and-bustle of tourism? Ever wanted to have a piece of Greece to yourself, without having to compete with hundreds of other tourists for a nice spot on a beach? If this sounds like you, then you’ll be glad to know that there are plenty of hidden gems in the Greek islands where you can truly call your own piece of paradise. Read more …

I’m guessing that you’ve never seen an island that veers from empty to so full of promise as Crete, which for Greeks is the megalonisos, the great island. This domain of ancient Minoan kingdoms and spectacular modern resorts runs more than 250 kilometers from east to west, with rugged mountains that sometimes crash down to the sea so dramatically that a boat can be a better option than a car.  Read more …

Milos Island 

Mykonos? The Acropolis? Both are wonderful, but even in these challenging times those are popular places—but if you’re looking to take some roads (or ferries) less traveled this summer you’re in luck because Greece has plenty of them. In fact, there’s never been a better time to explore Greece like the locals do than right now. Here are five fascinating and uncrowded alternatives to some of Greece’s more famous tourist hotspots that are ripe for discovery. Read more …

Of all the places I’ve visited so far, Corfu in Greece has to be my favourite for many reasons. The scenery being the main one. The island is full of lush olive groves and greenery and is surrounded by the clearest water I have ever seen. Read more …