I will admit it. On my first trip to Crete, I skipped over Rethymnon. Luckily, on my most recent trip to Heraklion, I set aside time to explore Rethymnon, the beautiful seaside town in northern Crete. There’s just so much to do and see here that it deserves a...
Looking for Crete Instagram inspiration? Rethymnon is a beautiful city. Often overlooked by Chania and Heraklion, I was completely taken with Rethymnon. Even after nearly a month in Crete, I couldn’t help but be blown away by the city’s charm and beauty....
Rethymnon is a popular vacation destination. Some choose to come and relax on the nearby Cretan beaches, while others delight at exploring the hidden cafes and windy cobblestone streets. Whether you are most excited to experience Rethymnon’s history, culture,...
If you’re trying to plan a trip to Mainland Greece, you’re probably torn between having to choose between Athens or Thessaloniki. These are two of Greece’s largest cities, and both have a lot to offer in terms of culture and history. That said, there...
Is there any place that conjures up the image of romance faster than a sunset on a Greek isle? While Greece is full of amazing places to visit, some Greek islands and cities are more romantic than others. Here is our guide to picking the perfect place for you to go on...
In my opinion, Greek is the best of the Balkan cuisines. There’s such a variety of flavors, with equal emphasis placed on fresh vegetables, seafood, and meat. I love how the cuisine is meant to encourage sharing – the array of starters, dips, and salads on...
There are a million and one reasons to visit Istanbul and Athens. They’re both amazing ancient capitals with millennia of history, art, and architecture to appreciate. They both offer amazing culinary experiences. And they are both great budget destinations...
If you’ve seen photos of Meteora, I’m sure you need no convincing that taking a Meteora tour from Thessaloniki is an essential day trip. There are a handful of ways to handle a Meteora tour from Thessaloniki: going on a guided tour, renting a car and...
It started, like many travel stories do, on Pinterest. I saw the photos of Meteora – monasteries from centuries past stacked improbably atop rocks that look straight out of the Jurassic era – and knew that it was something that, one day, I had to see with...
Welcome to Sofia Adventures! We're Stephanie and Allison, two American travel bloggers who moved to Bulgaria. We use Sofia as our base to discover our favorite region in the world - the Balkans! We're here to share our knowledge from our past 3+ years of traveling the Balkans and inspire you to plan a trip to this beautiful part of the world.
