How to get from Crete to Cyprus [updated 2023]

The third largest and third most populous island in the Mediterranean, Cyprus, is located south of Turkey and southeast of Greece. Although geographically in Asia, Cyprus is politically a European country and a member of the European Union (EU). As such, EU nationals can travel to Cyprus without a passport or visa. For everyone else,…

Itinerary: 5 Days on the Island of Ios

Ios is of the Cyclades, located very close to Santorini (about ½ h on the high-speed ferry) and Folegrandos. The port of Piraeus (Athens) is much further away (about 5 hours on the high-speed ferry). Very well known as a party island during the summer, Ios has a super interesting vibe right before the start…

Tips & Tricks: Traveling by High-Speed Ferry in Greece

Traveling by ferry between the Greek islands is, sometimes, the only choice. Some islands do have airports but most often, you are stuck on the water. Good news, right? Not so much if you have motion sickness or are just not comfortable being on the open seas for too long.

Itinerary: 5 Days in Athens

Athens is not only the capital of Greece but also the birthplace of the Western civilization. Well known for the Acropolis and the gateway to the Greek islands, Athens is also a scenic city. Within the capital, there are 12 hills but only 7 of them are of historical importance. And out of them only…

14-Days Itinerary: Romantic Vacation in Greece

The minute after he gave her the ring and she said “yes”, the future bride will start planning the wedding and the honeymoon. Along with the perfect wedding gown, the future bride also has an ideal honeymoon destination. Depending on what the couple likes to do, the honeymoon will include romantic walks, dinner in a…

Best Destinations to Visit in Greece in 2023

After a dreadful 2020, 2021 already saw some recovery for the travel industry in Greece. And 2022 is an amazing year, with visitors flocking to Greece in great numbers even in October! With the entry restrictions having been lifted early in 2022 and no restrictions for activities in place either, Greece has once again ranked…

Fall in Greece

Fall season is another good option for visiting Greece. It’s not as cheap as planning your winter vacation in Greece, but it’s definitely cheaper than spending your vacation during summer.

Getting from Athens to Thessaloniki

Many travelers need to get from Athens to Thessaloniki (or the other way around) at some point during their vacation in Greece. Both cities have incredible sights to see and offer excellent night life and shopping opportunities.

What to Eat in Greece: 7 Personal Favorites

I have fallen in love with the Greek food many years ago, when I decided to completely change my lifestyle. I have always liked fresh vegetables, fish and cheese, so the healthy Cretan cuisine fit me perfectly. Soon enough, I started cooking various Greek foods, thanks to the recipes I got from friends who either…

Perfect 10 Days in Greece

Ten days and six places in Greece is probably a bit too much for many travelers. The itinerary starts in Athens, visits Corfu, Meteora, Thessaloniki, Mykonos and Santorini. If it’s too much for you, then you can tweak it according to your needs. If for example, you don’t want to travel to Thessaloniki, you can…

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