Getting from Athens to Piraeus

Metro, bus or taxi? Which is the better option? Learn yourself from this article.

Planning the Best Ever Trip to Mykonos Island

We all know that Mykonos has a reputation for being a bit of a rave lover’s dream. But beyond the fist-pumping mania and ever-present electric hue of glow sticks pulsating through the air, what should you do on Mykonos Island? Well, never fear because I am one of those total weirdos who is in her…

Packing Tips & Tricks: Two Climates in a Single Carry-on with CabinZero

* Thank you, CabinZero, for sending me the amazing CabinZero Classic 44L Limited Edition Flags backpack. Although this post was sponsored, the opinions expressed are solely my own * Greece is blessed with a typical Mediterranean climate with mild and rainy winters followed by warm and dry summers. Packing for a trip to Greece is…

How to Keep Your Personal Belongings Safe in Athens (and Avoid Getting Robbed)

It saddens me to read about travelers getting robbed in Athens. And it really bugs me when I read the story and realize that they do not take the time to think about the minimum safety of their belongings.

Hiking on Ios: Mylopotas Beach to Klima Beach

We love to walk & hike! When we were researching our vacation in Greece (n.a. 2017), we came upon some ideas for hiking on Ios. The problem? We couldn’t figure out where to get maps from (whether online or offline). The solution: a guided walk / hike, of course. I do believe that all things…

Discover an Amazing Cycladic Island with Ios Island Tour

Things that are meant to happen always find a way to happen! That’s the case with the amazing Ios Island Tour we took during our stay in Ios. A dear friend who lives on the island has emailed me joyfully (when I was in Athens) about a tour she thought it would fit us a…

A Perfect Day Trip from Athens: Vouliagmeni Lake and Cape Sounion

We’ve been planning to get to Cape Sounion since our first trip to Athens in 2012. Lady Fate has finally worked with us and thanks to our friends at Elysium Travel, we’ve embarked on the Sounion- Vouliagmeni Lake trip on a lovely Sunday afternoon in May 2017.

Discover Athens Through the “Athens for Foodies” Tour

I should start by saying this: come to the tour hungry! Athens for Foodies is best enjoyed on an empty stomach. And that’s because you will eat. A lot! 15 dishes to be exact! You will also discover Athens and a lot of interesting things about its culture, history, and, of course, food.

Getting from Athens Airport to Athens City Center

Most visitors arrive in Athens by way of air, landing at Athens International Airport. Hub for Aegean Airlines and Olympic Air, the airport is quite well served by carriers from Europe, North Africa, Middle East, and even North America.

Packing List for Greece: Athens & The Cyclades

What does a packing list for 10 days in Greece look like for a couple that travels carry-on only? After only one flight with a checked bag (we didn’t pay for) back in 2011, we have decided it was time to learn how to pack to not carry stuff we really wouldn’t need anyway. Need…

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