Street Art in Athens

Guest post by Lambi Lentakis A few weeks ago I was in the centre of Athens trying to accomplish some chores. Looking around me, I was saddened and irritated by the amount of scribbles defacing many of the buildings. I talked it over with friends and they murmured street art, justifiable protest against the austerity…

Book Review: Corfu- A Notebook by Richard Clark

When I received the copy of Corfu – A Notebook I was, again, intrigued, as I’ve also read Crete- A Notebook, Rhodes – A Notebook and The Greek Islands – A Notebook. In true Richard Clark style, Corfu – A Notebook is not a travel guide but a lovely snapshot of places on the island,…

Book Review: Rhodes- A Notebook by Richard Clark

When I received the copy of Rhodes – A Notebook I was, again, intrigued, as I’ve also read Crete- A Notebook (early this year). Just like the book about Crete, Rhodes- A notebook certainly is not a travel guide. But will entice you to travel… Written by Richard Clark, a journalist who has lived in…

Athens: Hotels near Syntagma Square

When you plan a vacation in Athens, choosing the right accommodation plans an important part. Of course, we all start the plans with the budget and location. Staying close to Syntagma Square means you have quick access to both transportation in Athens – so you can get to the airport and port really easy –…

Budget Airlines that Fly to Crete

Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and a very popular vacation destination. Between April and September many airlines offer direct flights from European cities into Crete, and among them , some flights are operated by low-cost carriers. Crete is a lovely destination for families, and couples alike. You can explore the historical sites,…

Ferries from Thessaloniki to Chios [no longer exists]

UPDATE April 2019: Upon checking the updated schedule for 2019, this direct route was not found on booking sites or schedule sites. Two ways to get from Thessaloniki to Chios are : bus from Thessaloniki to Kavala and then ferry to Chios bus from Thessaloniki to Athens (Piraeus) then ferry to Chios ****** The Chios…