The (ex) Diplomat interview
As anyone who has watched the recent Alibi TV series “The Diplomat”, as I have, maybe you’re wondering; is that how daily life is like as a diplomat?For the uninitiated, The Diplomat–a British political...
How to Travel to Kalamata
Kalamata is a seaside town in the Peloponnese region of mainland Greece, famous for the Kalamata Olive and a host of activities in the region. Here you can discover things to do in Kalamata...
Things to do in Kalamata, Greece
The Peloponnese is a region in Greece that's really considered an island within the mainland. A peninsular of 8,320 sq miles, it's surrounded by water on all sides and connected to the Greek mainland...
Guide to Athens neighborhoods, Greece
Athens is an eclectic city with many things to do. This great post about free things to do in Athens will help you plan your city break and have an affordable time.
Equally, my Athens...
Athens in the summer
As the temperatures rise and travel seems to be back on again (as at the summer of 2022), I don't blame you for wanting to head immediately to the Greek islands and flop on...
How To Visit Greece
There are plenty of articles out there with specific information about different places in Greece; islands, mainland and how to travel to them, weather at different times of year, etc. My site included.
I decided...
An Insider’s Guide to the Greek Islands
There's no doubt about it: Santorini and Mykonos top the list of 'Must See' Greek islands to visit - also the most widely known; Santorini because of its blue domed churches and whitewashed buildings...
Greek island all round packing list
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Many people head to the Greek islands in the height of summer, when temperatures can hit up to 33 C (91 F) or, in...
A local’s guide to Greek Easter on the Greek Islands
Greek Easter is the biggest celebration in the Greek Orthodox faith, bigger than Christmas. It's a time for hope, when Christ is risen and is celebrated across the country, with some islands and regions...
Free Things To Do In Athens, Greece
You don’t have to spend a fortune in order to enjoy yourself in this Greek capital city. There are a number of activities you can do for free, including:
Hiking Mount Hymettus
Visiting Mount...
Discover the Best of Greece
We all know about Travel Bucket Lists, but what's your favourite country with regards to beauty and culture? For me, it's obviously going to have to be Greece. Come with me as I discover...
Hiking in Greece – Mount Hymettus Athens
Hiking in Greece
Aside from golden beaches and travelling to the islands, there is some great hiking in Greece, for example:
Hosios Loukas Monastery and Archaeological Site in Central Greece
Hiking in Pelion on the...
A guide to Symi island, Greece
A guide to Symi island, Greece - where is it?
Symi is about an hour and a half away by catamaran from Rhodes. There's no airport there as it's a small island, so you'd fly to...
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...
Greek Celebrations – Apokries – Carnival in Athens Greece
Greek celebrations
Greece has many celebrations throughout the year, Greek Easter being one of the most popular. But before Greek Easter, a period of fasting (Lent) for seven weeks before occurs, ie: no meat and...
Undiscovered Greece – Hosios Loukas Monastery and Archaeological Site
Greece is such a diverse country offering - besides climate; culture, tradition and a real feel of getting away from it and stepping back in time. Come and read more and be tempted to discover more that this diverse country has to offer.
Where to find Christmas lights in Athens – Greece
Greece isn't so big on Christmas - Easter is their big celebration. But Greece does do Christmas lights and every year, in some form or another, in Athens - Syntagma Square is the best place to...
Rhodes Old Town Greece
Much has been written about my love of Rhodes, it's been well documented on this blog. It’s one of my favourite Greek islands, not least due to the famous Old Town. Complete with cobbled...
Hiking in Pelion, Greece
Pelion is a mountainous area in the south east part of the Thessaly region of mainland Greece (Thessaly being in Central Greece). In mythology, Mount Pelion was home to the Centaurs - those mythical half man/half horse creatures.
Alkyonides days – the Greek myth. Why visit Greece in the winter
Everybody imagines Greece as being a sun and sand destination with Greek islands the only place to head to. Indeed, I have shared an Insiders Guide to the Greek islands to help you choose....
