Mykonos Windmills

Some landmarks live up to the hype. The windmills of Mykonos are one of them. Whether you see them from the ferry as you pull into port, or stumble across them at sunset while wandering through Chora, they have a way of stopping you in your tracks. Whitewashed, circular, wooden-roofed, and perched above the sea:…

Santorini Wines

If you enjoy a good glass of wine, Santorini will make you very happy. This small volcanic island produces some of the most distinctive wines in the world, not just in Greece, and the story behind them is as interesting as the wines themselves. Plan at least one winery visit into your itinerary. You won’t…

Rhodes: The Valley of the Butterflies

If you need a break from the beaches and the crowds, the Valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes in Greek) is one of those places that tends to surprise people. It’s lush, quiet, and genuinely beautiful, and it makes for a very pleasant half-day out. One small confession before we go further: they’re not actually butterflies.…

Working Holidays in Greece

So, you want to spend your summer in Greece but your bank account has other ideas. Good news: you’re not the first person to think of this, and Greece has a well-oiled machine of seasonal work that’s been absorbing young travelers for decades. The islands run almost entirely on seasonal staff from May through October,…