I had been to Greece three times before I made my way to its capital, Athens, and to one of its best-known islands, Santorini. You can easily spend a week or two in Greece, but if you want the best of the best on a condensed time frame, this 5-day itinerary will do the trick. How to Get There Athens is easily accessible from many European airports, but if you’re coming from… Read More
Category: All Travel, Europe, Greece, Itineraries, Travel Tips Tags: Athens, Santorini, travel planning, travel tips
[Santorini / Athens, Greece, May 18, 2019] Our flight back to Athens wasn’t until late afternoon, which left us with some time to explore the other parts of Santorini. There is so much to this island other than Oia and its gorgeous sunsets! First, though, we made the most of our stay at Aqua luxury suites. We enjoyed our breakfast and took one last dip in the hot tub before we said… Read More
Category: 2019 - Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey, All Travel, Europe, Greece Tags: Athens, beach, churches, city walks, Eastern Europe, European capitals, food, islands, rooftop views, Santorini
[Santorini, Greece, May 16-17, 2019] There are over 6000 islands and islets in Greece, of which only 227 are inhabited. The Greek islands account for almost half of the country’s 16,000 km/10,000 miles of coastline. They are split into six groups based on their georgaphic location. Offbeat Greece has a great guide to the different groups. The most popular group is by far the Cyclades, which includes Mykonos and Santorini, as well… Read More
Category: 2019 - Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey, All Travel, Europe, Greece Tags: churches, city walks, Eastern Europe, food, Greek food, islands, rooftop views, Santorini, sunset
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