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,…

Press Release: Repacking for Greece by Sally Jane Smith

When a long-forgotten, apartheid-era arrest record derails Sally Jane Smith’s plans for a Canadian family vacation, she packs her mom’s 1978 travel diary and sets out solo for Greece instead. As she journeys to the landmarks her mother once visited — and discovers many more — Sally immerses us in Greece’s awe-inspiring landscapes and fascinating…

When to Book Your Greek Ferry Ticket

Ferries in Greece are the primary means of transport between the islands and from the mainland to the islands. The ferry trip to some islands is over-night, so you’ll be in a floating hotel. On high-speed ferries you’ll sometimes feel like you are on a high speed train (unless there’s wind). Generally speaking, traveling by…

May in Greece

May marks the beginning of the tourist season in Greece, but prices are still quite low, while the weather can even be hot! The restaurants and hotels are opened on all islands and the ferries and flights increase schedules.