Planning a trip to Greece? Check out lovely Santorini and the best things to do in Ios including Mylopotas Beach. Or head further north in Greece to gorgeous green Paxos, home to many fantastic restaurants and beaches.
Use my 10 day Greece Itinerary and Greek Landmarks articles to help plan your trip. Find out more in my Greece travel blog posts.
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I love that charcoal bread is trending — not only because of its potential health benefits but because people love something a little different. And what could be more different than a beach of fine black sand and emerald waters rather than the white and turquoise combinations we’re accustomed to? Santorini is a magical Greek …
Did you know that for centuries the economy of the Greek Island of Santorini was built on wine? I was very surprised to discover that this was the case. When I first heard about wineries on Santorini and its famous assyrtiko grape I thought wine from such a warm climate can’t possibly taste good. I …
Halkidiki is a region in Northern Greece that is home to three beautiful peninsulas and over 1000 beaches. It is Greece’s longest coastline, covering over 550 kilometres. The region is also filled with beautiful pine trees so it often feels like a giant forest with lots of beaches. Halkidiki doesn’t really do giant long statement …
Greece’s second-biggest city also claims to be its foodiest – the only way to find out if this is true is to head there and eat for yourself! I must confess I spent quite a bit of my time in Thessaloniki eating as well there. There is some great food to be consumed. However, there …
Greece is one of the most fascinating countries in the world. Its history includes legends of gods and titans, love and beauty, and art and intellectualism. With an incredible past and a rich, vibrant present, there is so much to appreciate about this beautiful European country. It is also a naturally stunning space, with tons …
When I hear the word ‘Greece’, my mind immediately thinks of pebbled beaches and clear, balmy turquoise waters. These Mediterranean islands are also home to intriguing historical sights, warm and hospitable locals, and scrumptious foods. Sadly, most tourists follow a Greece Itinerary that only takes them to Santorini or Mykonos. What these tourists don’t realize …
Santorini is one of those idyllic travel destinations people dream about for years. This Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea is a top contender for your travel bucket list, boasting clear blue waters, impeccable beaches, and dramatic views. When it comes to watching the sun go down, Santorini sunsets are arguably the ones to …
There are few places in the world that are as mystical and rich in history as Greece. While most thoughts of the island country evoke images of idyllic beaches in Paxos and sweeping views of white houses in Santorini, there’s a lot of culture that lays the foundation of this travel hotspot and in some …
Greece is an incredibly beautiful country in the Mediterranean. Surrounded by azure waters, this hot country is the perfect vacation destination for those who dream of lazing on the beach between dips in the balmy ocean. Greece is also a historical and cultural land that can charm even the most jaded traveller. The museums are …
Wow, Greek food. I just love it. Great quality ingredients, simple cooking methods, so much flavour – every meal in the Greek Islands is a treat. A bit like Italy it can be hard to find bad restaurants as they simply don’t survive when the standard is so high. Lovely Paxos is no exception. There …