Anafiotika – The Cyclades in Athens

When I made plans to meet a friend (Lambi Lentakis – read her guest post about off season in Ios here ) in Athens last year in March, I didn’t know what to expect but I did ask her to ‘take me somewhere I wouldn’t go on my own’ , so pretty much off the…

15 Days in Greece: Popular Islands and Posh Towns

After being asked for the “perfect 15 days in Greece itinerary” I got to thinking about a dream vacation in this beautiful country. And since I love to hear others’ stories and ideas regarding a lovely vacation in Greece, I decided to ask my Twitter friends for suggestions. One thing is certain: most travelers prefer…

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 of 2012 on WhyGo Greece

This year WhyGo Greece celebrated 5 years since the first article was published on the site. Along the years, we’ve published articles hoping to help you discover the beauty of Greece and make planning a trip to this amazing country a little bit easier. As the year is drawing to an end, we’ve taken a…

Guest Post: Off Season in Ios

Guest post by Lambi Lentakis As the ferry turns into the port of Ios, a snail-shaped, brown & barren rock rises out of the sea before you. Little white cubes are dotted around in the port and valley leading up to top of the hill – glistening white houses and churches sparkling under the relentless…

Fall Colors in Greece : A Photo Essay

There is something magical in the air when the seasons start to change. Between the sweltering hot days and the colder winter nights, there’s a time when the air is crisp but the temperatures are still mild during the day. The sun highlights the leaves which change color. It’s a dream for photographers and a…

Minoan Lines : Getting Between the Greek Islands by Ferry

Although the Greek mainland has a lot of interesting places to visit, most travelers are planning to explore the Greek islands. To get between the islands or from the mainland to the islands there are two choices: by air and by water. But many islands are only served by ferries . And even when you…

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