Welcome to our extensive Aegina Island Travel Guide, a small island nestled in the heart of the Saronic Gulf a stone’s throw from Athens. Greece. Bursting with a rich history. fresh seafood, and postcard-perfect scenery, Aegina is an idyllic day trip or longer escape that is a world away from the bustle of Athens and … Read more
Author’s Note: I have good friends from Folegandros with whom I tend to spend at least two weeks each year roaming the island’s beaches and hiking paths. I love returning to Folegandros (something I have been doing for years now) and seeing it change sustainably. It will remain my favorite small-sized Cycladic island for years to … Read more
Like the witch, Circe, who lured Odysseus to spend a while on the Greek islands, the images we see of clear blue and green water, golden sand beaches, and white-washed buildings covered in bougainvillea are our own 21st-century siren call – beguiling and seductive, begging us to flop on a beach and eat seafood at … Read more