One of the best things to do during a trip to Crete is to take some time to discover the past of the island. A complex series of events that span for centuries until the present date. Arguably one of the most important civilizations that lived and ruled on Crete were...
The island of Corfu, known as Kerkyra by the Greeks, is located off the Northwest coast of Greece, right in the heart of the Ionian sea. The island is a hot holiday destination in Europe, a favorite place to visit in Greece for its culture, history, and amazing...
If you’re reading this article, chances are that you are preparing your next trip to Crete. Therefore, you’ve already heard about the beaches of Elafonisi, the city of Chania, and the old town of Rethymnon. You’ve probably read about the archaeological sites, the...
The island of Crete is a magnificent treasure that guards hundreds of traditions and rituals you cannot easily find anywhere else in Greece. One of these secrets is the local food. You may be wondering what to eat in Crete. Well, the Cretan diet is a wonderful array...
Hydra is a popular place to visit for travelers who will be spending some time on the Greek mainland. This Saronic island is one of the closest islands near Athens, and you can visit as part of an organized Greek island day trip or you can visit on your own. Once...
Spetses is the southernmost island in the group composing the Argo-Saronic Gulf. With less than 5,000 inhabitants in winter, it’s far from the tourist trap that some of the country’s more famous islands can become. Here are the best things to do in Spetses...
Either you have some very excited friends who have visited Patras Carnival, or… you ended up looking up for it because flights to Rio De Janeiro were a bit out of budget. Whichever scenario brought you here, I guarantee, you will NOT be disappointed, as our carnival...
Rethymnon, the third city in importance on Crete, is located between the regions of Heraklion and Chania, towards the western area of the island. Often overlooked by those who prefer busier cities, there’s a lot of things you can do both in the city and the region. If...
The capital of Crete, Heraklion, is located on the northern coast, more or less in the middle portion of the island. If you’re flying to Crete from the rest of Europe, there’s a good chance for you to be landing in this city, so why not taking advantage of it and...
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.
