Grecotel Kos Imperial Thalasso
Having travelled a fair bit around the Greek islands (and further afield), when having the opportunity to stay in luxury, I'd primarily stayed in small boutique hotels such as Kokkini Porta Rossa in Rhodes...
Begpacking in Europe. Trying to reserve judgement, but…
Picture this scenario: A sunny day in Athens at the start of spring 2017...I come across a controversial and, to me, distressing sight: two lads 'begging' for money to fund their onward travels. They...
Evzone Soldiers of Greece interview
Any tourist visiting Athens won’t have failed to experience them—you know, the soldiers that stand guard outside Parliament with dead straight faces; not flinching, not moving a muscle and occasional doing a funny walk....
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...
Things to do on Leros island – Greece
As part of my research for the Rough Guides to the Greek Islands, both in 2014 and 2017, one of the islands I visited in the Dodecanese chain was Leros. It's a smaller Greek...
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...
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...
Athens to Nafplio Day Trip
Why Nafplio makes a good day trip from Athens
If you've only a short time in Greece, you must do an Athens to Nafplio day trip. Located 137.2km from the capital in the Peloponesse, it...
Riot Dog Athens
I originally wrote this article back in 2012 when there was a lot of negative press about Athens on the news. The Greek economic crisis was really starting to bite and rioting wasn't an...
The best souvlaki in Athens, Greece
In the UK, fish and chips is the takeaway of choice. In the US, Pizza reigns supreme. In Japan, sushi outlets are the norm. But if you’re hungry for the food of the Greek...
Three Greek Islands, Athens One Day Cruise
One sunny Saturday in November 2015, I was afforded the opportunity to experience three Saronic Greek islands in one day; Hydra, Poros and Aegina, hosted by Olympic Cruises (now Evermore Cruises) on an Athens one day...
Things to do on Kos island, Greece
Located in the Dodecanese chain of islands—at its shortest point only 4km from the Turkish coast—after Rhodes, Kos is the second most popular holiday island. Why? Because of its magnificent stretches of beaches and...
How to travel to Zakynthos – Levante Ferries
Back in 2013 I wrote a post about alternative ways to reach the Ionian Islands instead of flying. These islands are Kefalonia, Lefkada, Ithaca, Paxos, Corfu and the very well known island of Zakynthos.
I...
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...
Travelling Responsibly in Greece – some tips by locals
One of my most popular posts on this site is my Do's and Don'ts in Greece - Greek Customs and Etiquette by an Athens Resident where I offer you some advice as to what...
Things to do on Paxos Greece
As an island, Paxos is relatively small at only 30 sq miles. There are several luxury villas in Paxos to rent on this Ionian island, inviting the visitor to merely go and relax for...
Luxury Villas in Paxos – Paxos Villa Greece – Villa Glaros
Throughout my time as a travel writer located in Greece, I am very lucky to have been able to experience various luxury hotel stays around both the capital, Athens, and various parts of the...
Discover Kalymnos island Greece – Dodecanese
Depending on which boat you catch from Rhodes, Kalymnos is between two and five hours away. Apparently, Kalymnos island, Greece is one of the most wealthiest overall in Greece. I was lucky to be...
Mount Parnitha and the abandoned Royal Estate – Athens
Athens, Greece is a city blessed with it all; an ancient capital with enviable famous sites, yet also some hidden spots, see my Insiders Guide to Visiting Athens for more.
Within half an hour you...
Things to do on Karpathos island – Greece
Located in the south east Aegean sea, Karpathos is the second largest Dodecanese island in Greece, after Rhodes. It's mountainous, offers many traditional villages and, of course, beaches. Read more.
