Most romantic hotels in Crete

The largest of the Greek Islands, Crete is not only the home of the legendary Minotaur, but also a great location to spend a romantic vacation. Forget about the “traditional” Greek romantic escapes in Santorini or Mykonos and head to Crete for the perfect honeymoon or anniversary. Enjoy a lovely breakfast in bed, surrounded by…

Ionian Islands

Over the history the islands which make up the Ionian Islands have been known under a variety of confusing names. However, what’s well known is that the history of this archipelago is well known from Homer’s Odyssey. Location Off the west coast of mainland Greece and off the southern tip of the Peloponnesus, the traveler…

Women and Packing light for Greece

Last summer I managed to pack only one backpack for two persons (me and my husband) for 5 days in a European capital. And yes, there were plenty of clothes for us. Considering the new fees for the luggage and the fact that it’s absolutely horrible to drag many suitcases all over the places, packing…

Best Luxury Hotels in Mykonos

Greece’s party island, Mykonos , is famous for its romantic sunsets, windmills, “Little Venice” and an incredible weather during the tourist season. It’s one of the most sought after Greek island when it comes to choosing the honeymoon destination. There are numerous beautiful hotels where you can indulge in the Greek lifestyle. But all these…

Getting married in Greece

Planning to get married this year? Then why not do that in Greece. Destination weddings are pretty much anything a future-to-be bride wants provided she likes to travel. The romantic Greek islands represent the perfect place to have your dream wedding and then spend your dream honeymoon. The easiest way to handle a destination wedding…

Paradise Beach Mykonos

The party atmosphere is at its best on Paradise Beach but don’t be surprised to see nudity, as well. Dubbed as one of the best beaches on the island of Mykonos, Paradise Beach has been popular among tourists since the days of the hippies. Location and how to get to Paradise Beach Paradise Beach stands…

Cyclades

Without a doubt, the Cyclades are the most popular Greek islands, attracting thousands of tourists each year. They are famous for the beautiful weather, great beaches and lovely traditional villages. Location The Cyclades are a group of Greek islands in the Aegean Sea, located south-east of the mainland of Greece. They stand south of Athens…

Greek Gods: a mythology tour of Greece

The Greek mythology comprises stories about Gods and heroes, nature of the world, the origin of the cult, as well as ritual practices. Archeological evidence is the main source of details about Greek mythology as the Gods are featured in the decorations of many artifacts. The Olympians According to mythology, after the overthrow of the…

Greek Beer: lost treasure of Hellas

For the majority of travelers Greece is not exactly associated with beer. And I’ve also been guilty of completely ignoring the subject until my (male) colleagues reminded me about Greek beer. I stopped for a while to come up with a good explanation why I “dogged” it so far. I could have said that, in…