Guest Post: Ios – a personal love affair

The Greek islands have held so many people in their thrall over the ages. Many have roamed their shores and written about their beauty and the special light of the skies and the colors of the sea. I grew up in London, and because my parents were Greek, we visited Greece a lot as a…

Naxos

Naxos is the largest island of the Cyclades group. Its fertile land allows for agriculture to be the main source of income for the locals. You’ll find most of the shops and restaurants in Naxos Town (or simple “Hora”). How to get to Naxos You can get to Naxos by plane from Athens. The flights…

Best Greek Islands

We all fall into the trap of making lists before we plan our vacation. Sooner or later we end up asking our friends about the best restaurants in Athens or the best nightclubs in Mykonos…and then we get to thinking about the best Greek islands for our plans. Here’s a round up of some of…

Amorgos

Amorgos is the easternmost island of the Cyclades . It is one of the hidden Greek islands and also one of the most romantic Greek islands. Amorgos is not the place to visit if you cannot part with luxury resorts. Instead if you are looking for the real Greek island experience, traditional tavernas and a…

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…

Day Trips from Thessaloniki

When planning your vacation in Thessaloniki , chances are you’d want to take some day trips as well. There are several nice places located close to Thessaloniki and which can be easily reached by bus or ferry.

Mamma Mia! The Movie was filmed on Skopelos and Skiathos islands

Despite the critics’ opinions, Mamma Mia! The Movie won big at the latest edition of the National Movie Awards. The film won best musical, while Meryl Streep was named best actress. Those who watch Mamma Mia! The Movie tend to have two opposite reactions: either they love it or they hate it. But if you…

Karpathos

The island of Karpathos is basically two islands in one: the northern and southern parts have been isolated by a vertebra of cliffs. The northern part is mountainous, while the southern part is home to the beautiful beaches. Location and How to get to Karpathos Karpathos is one of the Dodecanese islands , located between…

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