by Violeta Matei | Nov 8, 2021
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...
by Violeta Matei | Nov 5, 2021
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....
by Violeta Matei | Sep 14, 2021
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...
by Violeta Matei | Sep 7, 2021
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...
by Violeta Matei | Sep 3, 2021
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...
by Violeta Matei | Aug 31, 2021
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...
