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…

Ferries from Athens to Samos (and return)

The Samos to Athens ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the article. Samos is one of the East Aegean Islands , located close to the Turkish mainland, being right on the route from Athens to Izmir. Tourist season starts in May and that’s when the prices start to climb and more ferries come…

Ferries from Mykonos to Tinos (and return)

The ferries from Tinos to Mykonos schedule is available at the bottom of the article. The island of Tinos is filled with traditional fishing villages and picturesque mountains. The entire island has an authentic Cycladic feel to it. The beaches are beautiful and the water is calm but not all beaches have the facilities some…

Best Places to Visit in Greece in 2013

While Greece hasn’t made it to any of Lonely Planet’s top 10 lists for 2013 (bummer!), no one stops me from sharing some of the best places to visit in Greece next year. Most of us start making plans for next year’s trips already and, sometimes, coming up with new, interesting (and affordable) destinations can…