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Discovering Athens and Beyond

Greece is a country of over 10 million people, with less than 1 million people living in the capital city, Athens. Greece is certainly the most famous and most-traveled country in the Balkans, beloved by tourists over the past decades. It attracts over 30 million tourists a year, making it one of the most visited countries in Europe and even the world.

Athens is the country’s heart, drawing people from around the world to discover the ruins of Greek and Roman civilization. Here, you’ll find some of the most impeccable ruins that any capital city can boast, from the Acropolis to the Agora. You’ll find political graffiti in the anarchist neighborhood of Exarcheia, chilled out cafés in Plaka, and delicious food literally everywhere.

But its islands are the real draw, with Santorini and Mykonos pulling in honeymooners, couples, friends, and Instagrammers from around the world. Yet beyond its two most famous islands, Greece has other stunners such as Crete with its pink-sand beaches and Rhodes with its medieval architecture and so much more that lays just off the beaten path, waiting for you to discover it.

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Aegina or Hydra: Which Saronic Island Should You Visit?

Aegina or Hydra: Which Saronic Island Should You Visit?

If you'll be based in Athens for your trip to Greece, and you're trying to decide whether to visit Aegina or Hydra, here are twelve points you need to consider to help decide which island. If you want to do a day trip by yourself, it would be best to choose just one...

13 of the Most Instagrammable Places in Chania, Crete

13 of the Most Instagrammable Places in Chania, Crete

We adore Crete, but our first taste of the island was in Chania, so it will always hold a special place in our hearts. The city is charming, showing off its Venetian and Ottoman heritage in its architecture and its Cretan culture in its delicious food and wine. The...

13 Perfect Instagrammable Places in Heraklion, Crete

13 Perfect Instagrammable Places in Heraklion, Crete

Most people who come to Heraklion pop in to see the Palace of Knossos, and then move on to more traditionally picturesque parts of Crete. However, after staying in Heraklion in December for two weeks, I have to say that the city has completely charmed me. While it has...

7 Steps to Cancel or Postpone Your Trip to Greece

7 Steps to Cancel or Postpone Your Trip to Greece

Do you need to cancel or postpone your trip to Greece? Canceling a trip that you've already spent money on can be stressful, but if you travel frequently then it will probably happen at least once or twice! Allison and I have both had to cancel multiple international...

The 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Rethymnon, Crete

The 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Rethymnon, Crete

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. Here are the...

13 Fairytale Destinations for Your Honeymoon in Greece

13 Fairytale Destinations for Your Honeymoon in Greece

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...

25 Snowy Photos of Meteora in Winter to Inspire Your Visit

25 Snowy Photos of Meteora in Winter to Inspire Your Visit

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 my own eyes....

5 Cafes in Thessaloniki to Try & 1 To Avoid At All Costs

5 Cafes in Thessaloniki to Try & 1 To Avoid At All Costs

As someone who works completely online and regularly leaves Bulgaria due to my less-than-desirable visa situation, I've explored many of the cafe scenes in the Balkans. I'm proud to report that Thessaloniki has a thriving cafe scene with several fantastic coffee shops...

Your Perfect 3 Day Eastern Crete Itinerary

Your Perfect 3 Day Eastern Crete Itinerary

NOTE: This is a guest post by Gabi Ancarola of The Tiny Book. Lasithi is one of Crete’s four regions, and it’s located on the extreme east coast of the island. Often overlooked by first-time visitors who mostly focus on the western coast, Lasithi hides places of...