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If you’re reading this article, chances are that you are preparing for 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 it 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 so you can...

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 are a lot of things you can do both in the city and the region....

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 take advantage of it and...

Chania, the second most important city of Crete, is located in the western area of the island, and it is a perfect destination for a summer getaway. There are plenty of things to see, so it sometimes might be hard to choose what to add to your Chania itinerary. Many...

The beach of Elafonisi, on the Southwest coast of Crete, has been often ranked as one of the prettiest beaches in Europe, and it is certainly one of the top attractions you can visit on the island. It is known for the alluring color of the sea, the fantastic...

So, you’ve made up your mind and you’re going for a custom-made itinerary of the island! Congratulations, visiting Crete on a road trip is one of the wisest decisions you could have made! It will allow you to discover unique hidden angles that you would otherwise...

If you are the type of person that Google searches for everything before visiting a foreign country, then I strongly suggest that you go ahead and type “best beaches in Greece” on your search engine. I bet all my money that you will not manage to find even one article...

I’ve been trying so hard to find one sentence that will not sound like a cliche about Mykonos. If you want an easy recipe to write about this island, you just mix a bit of “island-that-never-sleeps” with two or three cups of  “{insert celebrity’s name} has been...

If you’re planning your holidays in Crete and you’ve put Chania on your itinerary, one of the things you’ve started to consider, right immediately after where you’re going to stay, is where and what to eat in Chania! Well, you don’t have to worry! In Crete’s...

Want to know the best beaches in Mykonos? This is the guide for you! This guide includes our favorite beaches in Mykonos for partying, relaxing, and water sports. As Mykonos is quite windy, many of the beaches are more suited for sports than relaxing, and vice versa....

If Santorini was a drink, it would be Coca-Cola. Something about this island is so special that it literally made Thailand and the Philipines create a real-life replica of it!  However, as it happened with all the attempts to copy the famous beverage, no one...

Having me write a blog post about Ios can be a tricky case, as it is my number one favorite destination in Greece. I love this island to the point that it could be considered propaganda! While this could lead to a strictly one-sided approach, I’ve aimed for a fabulous...

Due to its tucked away position in the very center of Greece's mainland, Meteora is a bit out of the way, especially when you compare it to other sites closer to Athens that are more obvious stops for a day trip, like Cape Sounion or even Delphi. But I'd argue that...

I’m certain you’ve already realized that wherever you may go in Greece, you’re in for amazing waters, scenic beaches, beautiful sites, and ridiculously good food. Neos Marmaras does not disappoint on any of these fronts, but it does have an additional bonus – it’s the...

The biggest and most festive Christmas Market in Greece is called Oniroupoli, and it's held in the town of Drama every December and January. Many foreigners have never heard of the Drama Christmas Market, which is a shame, because if you want to experience a magical...

As far as records go, Thassos appears to have been originally inhabited as far back as the 13th century BC by the Thracian tribes and was later colonized by the Greeks. It served as a trading center of ancient Greece, where gold and marble were produced and traded. It...

Chania is one of the two major cities in Crete, and it's the obvious choice for where to stay in Crete for people flying into Chania airport (the other airport being Heraklion). Chania is also located near many of the best beaches in Crete - it's a mere 30-minute...