We are absolutely obsessed with visiting Greece. Even though both Allison and I keep going back on trip after trip, we have barely scratched the surface with all the amazing places to visit in Greece! So we asked some of our favorite travel writers to tell us their...
Regardless of what travelers might think, Europeans do tip! Tipping in Europe is not a monoculture, and so it’s important to know what the local customs and expectations are around tipping before you get here. Tipping in Greece isn’t complicated, but you...
One of the best perks of a trip to Mykonos is its proximity to so many beautiful islands. Luckily, the closest island to Mykonos is also one of the most interesting and beautiful: the beautiful island of Delos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The island of Delos ticks...
Note: This post on mistakes to avoid when visiting the Acropolis is a guest post by Monique Skidmore of Trip Anthropologist. See below the post for our recommendations and tips. Can’t read now? Pin for later! No visit to Athens is complete without stopping by the...
Santorini is a beautiful and romantic island topping many travelers’ bucket lists. And one of the most lusted-after Santorini experiences is to stay in a romantic cave suite or hotel! While Cappadocia cave hotels are world-renowned, Santorini cave hotels and...
Headed to Crete and looking for where to stay in Heraklion? Here are our favorite Heraklion hotels, villas, and hostels for every budget so you can plan your perfect Crete getaway. Can’t read now? Pin for later! Where to Stay in Heraklion on a Budget ($75 USD or...
Mykonos is a gorgeous island, white-washed houses adrift in the middle of the Aegean Sea, a gem amongst the cluster of Cycladic islands. It’s beautiful, inspiring, and hard to put into words — luckily some talented wordsmiths already have for you! So, if...
Want some hilarious Athens puns that are perfect for making your friends groan (and followers chuckle?) Use these hokey puns about Athens to add a dash of humor to your Athens Instagram captions – or, if you want more Greek puns, we have 50 of them here! Pin...
If you want to celebrate Christmas in Greece, head to the festive city of Thessaloniki this Christmas time. With special celebrations held city-wide, the Thessaloniki Christmas Market is not to be missed! We spoke with Pinelopi Gkamprani from the Thessaloniki Tourism...
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.
