Santorini or Zakynthos: Differences and Similarities to Know Before Visiting
You are probably trying to figure out which Greek island is better for you to visit, right? As a Greek ... Read more
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Greek, born and raised in Athens. I have been to almost every greek island and pretty much in every region of mainland Greece. I have also been eating souvlaki and gyros since the 80s. I love being a dad to my 2 beautiful daughters and also taking great photos of the places I visit. This is my blog to help you out explore the places I have visited with my inside tips as a Greek, knowing the ins and outs of my country and culture. Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section under the post you are interested in and I wIll try my best to respond asap.
You are probably trying to figure out which Greek island is better for you to visit, right? As a Greek ... Read more
You are probably trying to figure out which Greek island is better for you to visit, right? As a Greek, ... Read more
You are probably trying to figure out which Greek island is better for you to visit, right? As a Greek, ... Read more
If you are looking for the Best Tours in Santorini, then our list here has them all! One of the best ... Read more
You may have heard in the news that there is some earthquake activity recently close to Santorini. You may also ... Read more
A rental car was stuck in a narrow alley in the village of Messaria in Santorini just before the Greek ... Read more
Yummy Greek food, inspiring chefs, unique surroundings, dinners under the stars…Here are the Best Restaurants in Santorini! (spoiler alert: they are ... Read more
Red Beach in Santorini is by far one of the most unique beaches in Greece and one of the most ... Read more
Athens, being the capital of Greece, has some very good hotels, but the area and the neighbourhood you will be ... Read more
Yes, Mykonos can be super expensive and sometimes feel like an island that is functioning and operating only for the ... Read more
Greek islands are some of the most beautiful travel destinations in Europe and depending on what your situation is, a ... Read more
Santorini has some of the best beach clubs and beach bars you can find in Greece. It is not a ... Read more
Oia sits like a sculptural crown on the rim of Santorini’s volcanic caldera, a maze of sugar-cube homes and bougainvillea-draped ... Read more
Crete has some of the best beaches in Europe and without a doubt some of the most impressive private villas ... Read more
Cave hotels in Cappadocia are basically hotels that are carved on the volcanic rock of the area, also named as ... Read more
Heraklion is the capital of Crete and the 5th largest city in Greece in population, so staying in Heraklion will ... Read more
If you are into hiking and exploring nature then Santorini is a great place to do so, no matter how ... Read more
You basically have two ways to get from Athens to Santorini: by ferry or by plane. I am explaining below ... Read more
Fira is the capital town of Santorini and it’s the place with all the buzz and shops. This is a ... Read more
TIMETABLES HAVE BEEN UPDATED FOR 2025 ! This is the Santorini Bus Schedule with connections to all main towns of ... Read more
Katouna Suites in Lefkada combines views with Mediterranean luxury The Best Hotels in Lefkada are primarily located in Lefkada Town ... Read more
Amorgos is one of the most underrated Greek islands and I really believe it's in its own league. The best ... Read more
Kamari is one of the most captivating beaches in Santorini, characterized by its distinctive black volcanic sand and vibrant beachfront ... Read more
Let's be honest: being a parent is probably one of the most difficult things in the world, and if you ... Read more
Hands down, these are the Best Hotels in Santorini, with amazing private pools, incredible caldera views and unparalleled 5-star service. ... Read more
Greek beer is not famous all over the world compared to Greek wine, but that doesn't mean Greece does not ... Read more
You can do hundreds of activities, attractions, tours, and excursions in Santorini. Here is the ultimate list of what to ... Read more
Athens has officially joined the group of countries pushing back on overtourism, though things have not yet gone as far ... Read more
If you plan to visit Santorini in September, here’s what you need to know. September is a great month to visit ... Read more
Plaka is the cutest, oldest and most picturesque neighbourhood in Athens so it really makes sense to stay in this ... Read more
Plaka is the cutest, oldest and most picturesque neighbourhood in Athens so it really makes sense to stay in this ... Read more
One of the single most important dates in Greece's history is the 17th of November 1973, where more than 3000 ... Read more
TIMETABLES HAVE BEEN UPDATED FOR 2025 ! This is the Amorgos Bus Schedule with connections to all main towns and ... Read more
These are the best places you can stay in Crete. Where to stay in Crete really depends on your situation, as ... Read more
It's not a secret that some of the Greek islands, such as Mykonos and Santorini are really suffering the last ... Read more
Paros is one of the best Greek islands to visit as a family because it has many golden sand beaches ... Read more
You can use Mykonos as your base to visit some other amazing Greek islands (including Santorini). This is all you ... Read more
Where on earth is Santorini? How to get there? Where should you stay? What’s the weather like? How is winter ... Read more
Chances are you are planning a trip to Santorini this year, but when you checked the prices for the summer ... Read more
Millions of people visit the famous rock of Acropolis in Athens every year. I honestly believe it's one of the ... Read more
Athens is the capital of Greece and it’s one of the oldest cities in the world. Staying in Athens will ... Read more
These are the best places you can stay in Santorini. Chances are you are probably confused with the weird names ... Read more
Tipping in tavernas and restaurants in Greece is quite common but not expected in general Tipping in Greece, in general, ... Read more
You basically have 4 ways to get from Athens to Meteora: I honestly believe that the Best Way to get from Athens ... Read more
Santorini is not the same every month of the year…it has its ups and downs. So…the best time to visit ... Read more
This is the Eternal Blue in Kythnos which is ideal for a quick getaway, as it's only a 2-hour ferry ... Read more
Being a parent is probably one of the most difficult tasks in the world and it shouldn't be a shame ... Read more
The impressive Ventu Paros is only one of the hundreds of stunning luxury villas you can find in Paros The ... Read more
The best beach hotels in Santorini are located mostly in Perissa, Perivolos, and Kamari beaches. Staying by the beach in ... Read more
Cave hotels in Greece are famous all over the world because of the unique way they are actually built. These ... Read more
Acropolis is definitely the top attraction of Athens and it will be a real shame if you are in Athens ... Read more
Hopping on a sunset cruise in Santorini is one of the best things you can do on the island. There ... Read more
Delphi is one of the most well-known attractions in Greece and the small town of Delphi has only a few ... Read more
If you are looking on what’s the best way to go from Santorini to Mykonos (or vice versa), then search ... Read more
Greek islands are some of the most family-friendly destinations in the world, but they are not all the same, but ... Read more
This is the stunning Ammades All Suites Beach Hotel at the beautiful seaside town of Faliraki in Rhodes The Best ... Read more
If you are thinking of having your honeymoon in Santorini then you have just taken a great decision. However, the ... Read more
Cave hotels in Mykonos are basically hotels carved in the island's rocks, having stunning views and private swimming pools. Even ... Read more
If you ever stay in Verina Astra in Sifnos, this is the view will be waking up every day The ... Read more
Imerovigli is probably the town/area of Santorini with the most impressive hotels. This list of teh best hotels in Imerovigli ... Read more
Santorini is home to some of the most impressive and luxurious hotels in Europe so if you are looking for absolute ... Read more
Hands down Mykonos Town is where all the buzz on the island is. This is where you should stay if ... Read more
Greek islands are considered some of the most romantic destinations in the world, and it's not just a coincidence that ... Read more
The cute restaurant of ALERÓ Seaside Skyros Resort is literally meters away from the beach in Skyros The Best Hotels ... Read more
Santorini in May is a great place to visit, but you should know that it's not yet 100% summer and ... Read more
You basically have two ways to get from Athens to Kefalonia: drive to Kyllini (or take the KTEL Intercity bus from ... Read more
Acropolis Museum in Athens is by far the most modern and impressive museum of the capital of Greece. Along with ... Read more
Getting Around in Santorini can be tricky in many cases but if you know the tips I am giving you ... Read more
If you are researching where to stay in Naxos, then you are already in a very good place as Naxos ... Read more
You basically have 2 ways to get from Athens to Mykonos: by ferry or by plane. I am explaining below ... Read more
Being Greek and born/grown up in Athens, I have to warn you that Athens is not the most kids-friendly place ... Read more
A Santorini honeymoon is one of the best decisions you can make for one of the most romantic periods of your life. ... Read more
Greek islands are some of the most impressive destinations in the world, and it's not a secret that they have ... Read more
Parikia is the port town of Paros and it’s the place where the ferry will actually drop you when you will ... Read more
I was born and raised in Greece (back in the 80's...) and even at my age I still haven't explored ... Read more
Naoussa is the second largest town of Paros and it’s the place with all the buzz, the best restaurants and the ... Read more
While Greece's islands may be among of the world's most beautiful, they really are different every month as many things ... Read more
Private pool hotels in Santorini are actually quite common in Oia, Fira and Imerovigli towns, and the island is pretty ... Read more
Mystic Villas in Koufonisia overlooking the beach and port of this "Small Cyclades" island The Best Hotels in Koufonisia are ... Read more
This is the impressive Kouros Blanc Hotel on the sandy Pounda beach in Paros The Best Hotels in Paros are ... Read more
Mykonos is one of the most expensive destinations in Greece and also home to some of the most luxurious hotels ... Read more
Symi's colorful harbor beckons with a mesmerizing collection of neoclassical mansions tumbling down hillsides to crystal-clear waters. This enchanting Dodecanese ... Read more
You basically have 1 way to get from Santorini to Milos: by the fast ferry. To be honest, it's a ... Read more
Athens is not only the cultural epicenter of Greece and Europe, but also a place that you can use as ... Read more
Naxos is one of the best Greek islands for families, in my opinion because it has so many golden sand ... Read more
These are the best places you can stay in Mykonos. The island has to offer some of the best hotels ... Read more
If you are researching where to stay in Amorgos, then you are already in a very good place as you ... Read more
If you are planning to visit Santorini in October, here’s what you need to know. October is possibly the best time ... Read more
Cave hotels in Santorini are basically hotels that are transformed old traditional Santorini houses carved on the volcanic rock of ... Read more
The Best Hotels in Thessaloniki are mostly located close to the centre of the second largest city of Greece and ... Read more
Backstage may not look stunning, but trust me...the pictures will be epic! This is one of the best photographers on ... Read more
If you are researching about visiting Greece then you are probably wondering how many days do you need in Santorini. ... Read more
While researching where to stay in Santorini, you will definitely come to this dilemma between these two towns: Oia or ... Read more
Volcanic vistas, cocktail in hand, chill-out music, you in a lounge chair...Sounds like a plan…? Santorini nightlife might not be ... Read more
This is the imprressive view of Aegialis Hotel & Spa to Aegiali beach Amorgos is a relatively small Greek island ... Read more
Most of the best hotels in Mykonos have the “wow” factor, but this list contains the best boutique and luxury ... Read more
Oia is by far the most picturesque town of Santorini (and probably Greece). It has always been considered a tranquil ... Read more
You basically have three ways to get from Athens to Delphi: take the public KTEL Bus, book a guided tour or ... Read more
This is going to be your view if you stay in the super cute Antiparos Room in Sikinos The Best ... Read more
There is usually a confusion when researching Acropolis vs Parthenon as people often don't know what the difference is between ... Read more
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