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White Beach Santorini
Located on the southern shore of Santorini, between the Black Beach and the Red Beach, the White Beach is a fully secluded spot, surrounded by tall, white cliffs. These white rocks give the name of this beach, as the sand is rather dark gray, just like the sand of...
Perissa Beach – Santorini’s Black Sand Pearl
Perissa Beach is one of the best places to go on Santorini to enjoy quality beach time. It is also a great choice for those who want a Santorini vacation on a budget. Keep in mind, though, that Santorini isn't the best beach destination in Greece. Even if you decide...
Fira to Oia Hike – Santorini at Its Best
If you were to spend one single day on Santorini, you'd make the most out of your time by hiking from Fira to Oia (or from Oia to Fira for that matter). This 10km long hike takes you through Fira, Firostefani, Imerovigli, Finikia and Oia, along the clifftops of the...
How To Visit Santorini on a Budget
Until this year, I never thought it was possible to visit Santorini on a budget. Traveling to Santorini wasn't part of my plans, unless I had to choose it as the starting point of a Greek island hopping itinerary. My Santorini trip cost was lower than expected....
The Medieval City of Rhodes (A Guide to Visiting Rhodes Old Town)
Rhodes is home to one of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe and one of the most interesting UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This is one good reason to visit this island. It is also a very good reason to choose accommodation in Rhodes Town instead of the...
Monte Smith Rhodes – Best Panoramic Views of Rhodes Town
When getting from Diagoras Airport to Rhodes Town, you won't be able to see the Acropolis of Ancient Rhodes. At least, I had the feeling that the West Coast was all about beaches, five-star resorts and a beachfront promenade. It only took me two days to discover I...
Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes
The Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes (also known as the Kastello, Palati Megalou Magistrou, or Palace of the Knights) is a brilliant sample of Gothic architecture in Greece and one of the must-see historic monuments in Europe. In fact, the Palace is...
Rhodes Town Beaches
Choosing where to stay on Rhodes is hard. If you're a history buff, you'll want to be near the Medieval City of Rhodes with its Street of the Knights, Gothic style gates, Old Town tavernas, and the charming Mandraki Harbour with its yachts, boats and cruise ships. The...
Street of the Knights in Rhodes (Unexpectedly Gothic)
If you enter the Medieval City of Rhodes through the Liberty Gate (the entrance just opposite to Mandraki Harbour) and you turn to the left on Apellou Street, as you pass the temples of Aphrodite and Athina (on your left hand) and the Square of the Hebrew Martyrs (on...
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Many first-time Greece visitors choose Santorini, Mikonos or both islands. Some try to add Crete or Rhodos into the mix. Everyone wants a bit of Athens along the way.
Greece is a lot more than two-three islands and one city. The mainland is fabulous. Lesser known islands are amazingly beautiful and welcoming. The Greek mountains offer breathtaking landscapes and exciting hikes.
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I am Violeta, and I fell in love with Greece in 1996 when I visited this country for the first time.
I lived in Crete for one winter and I loved every minute of it. Crete is one of my favorite destinations in Greece. From Heraklion to Chania, and from Rethymno to Agia Galini, Matala, Ierapetra and Sitia, Cretan roads offer scenic drives, full of excitement and scattered with small tavernas where you can enjoy the most amazing home-cooked foods.
Greece was the country I had chosen to be my first home away from home. I find pleasure in returning for small vacations, long weekends, or adventurous road trips whenever I get a chance. I’m a short flight away from Athens.
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