Europe
10 articles filed under Europe.
Greek island all round packing list
**For a free downloadable PDF version of this post, click here.** Many people head to the Greek islands in the height of summer, when temperatures can hit up to 33 C (91 F) or, in recent years, even as high as 41 C (106 F). Take a look at my Insider's Guide to the Greek […]
Fun Things to do in Athens Greece
When you're gathered with your friends, discussing your next European trip and possible city break, and someone mentions 'Athens', what images does this throw up for things to do, especially fun things to do in Athens? I'm guessing the Acropolis is the main one, maybe followed closely by the Acropolis Museum, browse the flea market […]
Do's and Don'ts in Greece - Greek Customs and Etiquette from an Athens resident
As a resident in Athens, LifeBeyondBorders presents to you a post about some Etiquette in Greece - a useful read to prepare yourself for your vacation to this beautiful Mediterranean country.
Tips for travelling in Greece
I wrote a post a while back about Do's and Don'ts in Greece - guiding you all about some Greek customs and etiquette from an Athens resident, aka me. It's proven to be one of my most popular posts yet…and I enjoyed writing about Greece beyond the luxury hotels, beautiful islands and getting into the […]
Peneda Gerês National Park - Portugal. A perfect day trip from Porto
**My trip was arranged for me by Oporto Tours, specialists in this region, in order for me to research for Rough Guides. Despite any complimentary services received, all thoughts and opinions remain my own** When anyone asks me what springs to mind when they say "Portugal", I think of a country attached to Spain in […]
Things to do: Lake Bled and Ljubljana, Slovenia
Followers of my site will know that in September of 2016, I travelled to Slovenia for the first time where I stayed at Big Berry Luxury Landscape Resort and explored the Lahinja Krajinski Park. I was also lucky enough to be afforded the chance to explore a bucket list dream destination of mine: a day […]
British vs Greek Culture
The British vs Greek Culture debate could be considered by some as controversial. I'll be looking at various topics that I consider make up cultural differences, and aim to look at why (even if there is a why). Therefore this post is purely subjective. Looking for Greece in the palm of your hand? My Greece's […]
Things to do on the lesser known Greek island of Astypalea
As part of my research for the guidebook company Rough Guides, I am lucky to be able to discover places off the beaten track. One of those is in the Dodecanese chain of the Greek islands, a small island called Astypalea. The lesser known Greek island of Astypalea, at 114 sq km (44 sq m) […]
Lindian Village Resort - Rhodes island - Greece
Followers of my site will know that I am a big fan of the Dodecanese islands in Greece, especially Rhodes. Most of my posts written about Rhodes have tended to concentrated on the Rhodes Old Town. My visit to Rhodes has afforded me the chance to explore a different places to stay on the island […]
Valencia
I wrote a post about the downside of container ship travel and mentioned that you’re not necessarily guaranteed a long time in port, indeed…even if it’s possible to go ashore. This was the situation I found myself in Barcelona. But it was made up for in Valencia. We arrived around 08:00 on 02JUL13 and after […]