If you’re planning a trip to Santorini, Greece, you might be wondering if you can drink Santorini water. The answer is “Yes,” but it’s got a slightly salty taste. Most people drink bottled water rather than drinking tap water. In this guide, I’ll answer every question you have about washing clothes, bathing, brushing teeth, drinking … Read more
Author’s Note: Naxos, for me, has it all – I use it as a base for Greek island hopping. It is archaeologically rich, even for the Greek islands, and I love how friendly the locals are. I promise you you’ll fall in love with Naxos and like me, keep coming back here. If you are … Read more
Planning a 3-day trip to Santorini? This complete itinerary covers everything you need to experience the best of this stunning volcanic island. As someone who has visited and researched Santorini extensively, I’ve crafted this practical guide to help you navigate the island efficiently, avoid the crowds, and discover both iconic sights and hidden gems. Quick … Read more
The morning bells of seventh-century Panagia Protothroni echo across Halki as elderly ladies sweep their pink-painted doorsteps and the aroma of fresh galaktoboureko drifts from the village kafeneion. This is Halki, Naxos’s former capital and my favorite mountain village, where Byzantine frescoes share narrow lanes with artist workshops and the island’s only traditional kitron distillery … Read more
Here’s a comprehensive guide to the prices, routes, and travel times from the different ports in Italy where you can hop on a ferry (Ancona, Venice, Bari, and Brindisi) to one of three ports in Greece: Igoumenitsa, Patras, and Corfu. You’ll also learn the fastest and easiest ways to get from Italy to Greece by … Read more
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
I travel between these two Greek destinations often. You can get from Athens to Crete in only two ways. The first is to fly and the second is to take a ferry. For both options, you can take a direct flight from Athens or abroad or a ferry from Athens or otherwise go Greek island … Read more
All you need to know about getting easily from Athens to Hydra, plus all the other important aspects of the journey – Hydra ferry schedule, Hydra ferry prices, how to get to Athens’ port of Piraeus, which Piraeus to Hydra ferry operators to choose, ferry ticket prices and much more! Map of Hydra Greece In … Read more
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
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 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 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