Islands
8 articles filed under Islands.
Things to do on Halki island Greece - Tips on Visiting
Halki is roughly an hour away by catamaran from Rhodes and is tiny, literally, at only 10 sq miles. It's perfect as a day trip from Rhodes, or stay overnight (see Accommodation below). I'd travelled by catamaran before and been sick, so I was a little afraid. No need to be - this journey was […]
Kea island Greece - a day trip from Athens
I always felt that in order to feel like you're on a 'proper' Greek island, one should travel about five hours by ferry to Paros or Naxos, for example - or even further afield to Skopelos or Alonissos. I shouldn't be so quick to judge as my experience on Hydra in the Saronic Gulf, for example, has taught me. It's an […]
Insider Tips for Taking Ferries in Greece
You've come to Greece for your vacation and stayed in Athens for a few days, looking at the alternative guide to visiting Athens. Afterwards, most people naturally want to head to one or a few of the Greek islands - my Insider's Guide to the Greek Islands will help you choose which ones. You have […]
"Mamma Mia!" island of Skopelos, Greece
The Greek island of Skopelos in the Sporadic chain of islands is famous for the filming of the first "Mamma Mia!" film. Skopelos, Greece: "Mamma Mia!" facts Skopelos is less touristy than its neighbouring Skiathos, therefore quieter although it's become busier in the years since "Mamma Mia!" - but not spoilt. The shooting took place […]
Explore the Top Seven Wonders of Greece
As one of the major cradles of Western civilisation, Greece laid claim to many of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Sadly, all of these incredible creations from pre-history have vanished, with the notable exception of the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. **This article was written by First Choice Holidays for Life Beyond Borders** However, […]
Greek dishes - top things to eat and drink on Mykonos
Mykonos is one of those Greek islands like Santorini that many travellers will know of instantly. Therefore much of Mykonos caters to the tourist hordes that descend upon it annually. It is possible to find good, locally produced and international food on the island, served in tavernas run by families that have been handed down […]
Mykonos off season - more than just a party island
Having lived in Greece for quite some time, I have visited many of the Greek islands. But due to the reputation of Mykonos, I had deliberately steered clear - not wanting to get involved in the 'rich man's playground' and hedonistic party atmosphere. It was just not my scene. I was then offered the opportunity to […]
Where to stay on Karpathos island, Greece
I recently wrote a post about things to do on the beautiful Greek island of Karpathos, in the Dodecanese chain of islands. But obviously if you're going to travel so far to such a remote Greek island to see such a gorgeous place, naturally you'll need to stay somewhere, and somewhere good. Let's take a […]