Ikaria

Ikaria (also spelled “Icaria) is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, located just 19 km southwest of Samos . The island’s name is directly linked to the Greek mythology. Icarus fell into the sea nearby when trying to fly. How to get to Ikaria The island is connected to Athens (Piraeus), Naxos and Paros…

Patmos

Patmos is a small Greek island, located in the Aegean Sea and part of the Dodecanese . Patmos is linked to Saint John the Divine as it was the island where he wrote the Apocalypse. How to get to Patmos You can get to Patmos by ferry. The island doesn’t have an airport but the…

Samos

Samos is an island in the North Aegean Sea, located close to the Turkish mainland. It lies south of Chios and north of Patmos and the Dodecanese. The island is the birthplace of the Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras, as well as the astronomer Aristarchus of Samos (who was the first to propose that the…

Wine making regions in Greece

Wine has been part of the Greek lifestyle for over 4,000 years. Read about the grape varieties and what wines they produce.

Foods to enjoy during the winter in Greece

Winter in Greece – or in other words any season which is not summer – is not only enjoyable but the food is excellent, as well. The real, traditional Greek restaurants serve dishes based on the vegetables that are in season. You’ll find dishes based on potatoes, cabbage, various stews and pies.

Ferries from Thessaloniki to Kos [no longer exists]

UPDATE March 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 Kos are : bus from Thessaloniki to Bodrum then ferry to Kos flight from Thessaloniki to Rhodes then ferry to Kos ***** The Kos to Thessaloniki…

Ferries from Athens to Thessaloniki (and return) [no longer available]

The Thessaloniki to Athens ferry schedule is available at the bottom of the post. While there are plenty of ways to get from Athens to Thessaloniki – bus, train, car – , taking the ferry for such a long distance represents a very interesting experience. You’ll get a chance to talk to locals and fellow…

Fast & Easy Greek Salads – perfect for the summer heat

The Classical Greek Salad is very well known among those who love Greece and the Mediterranean diet. But there are plenty more Greek salads to enjoy, some more interesting than others. If you cannot stand the heat or just want to try something fast & easy, here are three recipes for you. All have in…

LooknWalk Greece

One stop travel guide to Greece