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...
Crete and Rhodes are two of the most popular Greek islands to visit, and I’d love to suggest you do some Greek island hopping and visit both. However, if you’re looking for a quick island getaway and only have four days or less, then it doesn’t make...
Wondering where to eat in Heraklion, Crete? Never fear! I’ve spent the last two weeks eating my way around Heraklion, and I’m happy to say that there are so many marvelous choices no matter your budget. Crete is famous for its distinctive cuisine, which is...
Athens is beautiful from every angle. Whether you’re obsessed with the tavernas spilling out onto the sidewalks, the ancient ruins dotting all parts of the city center, or the great sunset views from one of the hills in Athens, there are plenty of great places...
The island of Rhodes in the Dodecanese Islands is as historically important as it is beautiful. The site of one of the former 7 Wonders of the World, the Colossus of Rhodes, this beautiful island close to Turkey has been a place of great importance over the centuries....
Greece is famous for its beautiful islands, but sometimes you want to explore mainland Greece and Athens. But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out visiting some of the islands, too! If you’re looking to do some Greek island hopping, but you’re...
