Essential Acropolis Self-Guided Walking Tour for 2026
If you’d like to see the Athens Acropolis site your way, without a group, and in your own time, then this essential self-guided Acropolis walking tour is for you!
Places to Visit
Naxos Greece Travel Guide 2026
Here’s a complete guide to getting around Naxos, what to eat and drink, where to stay, what to do, and how to island hop using Naxos as your base.
Halki Naxos: Complete Village Guide by a Local Expert (2026)
From centuries-old monasteries to family-run tavernas, here’s your complete guide to experiencing Halki like a local.
Sikinos Island Travel Guide
Sikinos is one of those remote Cycladic islands that even some Greeks don’t know much about, let alone contemplate visiting. You definitely should, if a complete absence of tourism vibe is what you are looking for – a cute island with several sandy beaches, two villages, and a very long way from Piraeus Port in … Read more
Schinoussa Island Travel Guide
Schinoussa is a tiny island in the Cyclades archipelago with the best size-to-number of beaches ratio I have ever encountered around the Aegean Sea. Follow my Schinoussa travel guide to discover why this island has a steady fan base, people from Greece and abroad who go to great lengths not to miss a single summer … Read more
The Apollonas Kouros of Naxos: How To Visit this Greek Monument
The Apollonas Kouros is the largest known colossal statue found in Greece and it lies, abandoned, near the ancient quarry that its marble came from. It’s free to see, open 24 hours, and easy to find, near the fishing village of Apollonas on the northeast coast of Naxos Island. What’s a Kouros? A Kouros is … Read more
Is Thessaloniki Worth Visiting? Ask a Local!
If you are asking yourself whether Thessaloniki is worth visiting, you are on the right track. This city is my home and it’s called (by locals), Greece’s spare or second capital. Its double UNESCO protection programs – for Byzantine heritage and gastronomy – thousands of years of layered history, and fantastic urban lifestyle of outdoor … Read more
Tinos Greece: Perfect one-week itinerary
This week-long itinerary combines a beach-time rhythm of Tinos Greece with the island’s unique artistic, historical, and religious heritage. From local architecture, traditional tavernas, and must-see museums, to religious tourism stops, beautiful beaches, and hidden village square coffee shops, we have the island covered for you. Map of Tinos Island Tinos is an island in … Read more
Koufonisia Island Travel Guide
Koufonisia is a summer heaven on earth, even by Greek standards. In this travel guide, you’ll discover what to see, where to swim, what to eat, and how to get around. You’ll discover the most turquoise water in all of Greece, soft sands and underwater caves, and a port that doubles as one of the … Read more
Corfu Travel Guide
Corfu is the most scenic destination in northern Greece and the most grandiose island in the Ionian Sea. Its unique charms derive from the rich tapestry of international influences that kept Corfu between the Western and Levantine worlds for centuries. Together with this cosmopolitism, a blissful natural coverage of thick forests, sandy beaches, emerald waters, … Read more
Visit Chora, Amorgos Island
Everywhere you go, you will hear the same thing about the capital of Amorgos Island – that it’s the most beautiful Chora in the whole wide Cyclades archipelago and the Greek islands! No wonder – once you walk its narrow alleys, brush your shoulders off the whitewashed corner houses, and admire its chapels and churches, … Read more
17 Things to Do in Naoussa Paros, Greece
Here’s a guide to the best 17 best things to do in Naoussa Paros, Greece. Paros is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, part of the Cyclades island group and the entire island is picturesque. Naoussa is the most cosmopolitan town on the island of Paros and whether it’s a day trip or your … Read more