Day trips from Mykonos

Mykonos is one of the most popular Greek islands. Every year, tourists come here for the nightlife , history, beaches, scenery and food. But it’s also very true that Mykonos is not a cheap island. Flights to Mykonos are not very hard to find, but they are not very cheap although low-cost carriers fly here.…

Things to Do in Rhodes

Rhodes , also known as they “sun island” is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Greece. It is located just 18 km from the coast of Turkey and offers tourists the possibility to explore the nature, visit historical sites and sample the excellent Greek food and wines. Although it’s not the most romantic…

Getting Around in Athens

Athens is not a small city. Actually, you can easily say it’s huge, bounded on three sides by Mt Ymettos, Mt Parnitha and Mt Pendeli. It spans on twelve hills out of which the Acropolis is the most well known. Thankfully, the places of interest for travelers can be found in a relatively small area…

Public Holidays in Greece

Knowing the holidays in Greece ensures that you won’t be having unexpected problems while traveling in the country. All the public institutions, some stores and even restaurants are closed on public holidays. And some religious holidays are the preferred time for traveling for the locals, hence the public transportation will be crowded. Plan and book…

Things to Do in Corfu

Corfu is one of the most popular Greek islands among travelers. While July and August always bring many tourists, you can plan to visit the island during the shoulder season (May, September – October) when the weather is still nice but the prices are lower. Many airlines (including low-cost) offer direct flights into Corfu from…

Guest post: Ios – a wedding destination in Greece

Sitting on a friend’s terrace sipping an iced coffee under azure blue skies overlooking the deep blue sea, I’m reminded of one of the most romantic weddings I have ever attended. It took place a few years ago at a friend’s house on Ios, an island in the Cyclades group in Greece. A slight breeze…

Tipping in Greece

Whenever we use a service in a foreign country, we ask ourselves the following: do I have to tip? And if so, how much? In some countries the tips show up on the receipt, while in others everyone knows how much they are supposed to tip. What should you din Greece? Restaurants You are not…

Getting Around in Greece

When you are panning a vacation, size matters. While I believe that it’s impossible to see all of Greece during a normal vacation, it’s definitely possible to see the highlights of the country in a couple of weeks. But that means you should learn the best options for getting around in Greece so that you…