Milos is one of the most beautiful islands in Greece and is becoming more and more popular with international travellers. Not yet as overrun as Santorini or Mykonos, Milos has plenty to explore with more than 70 beaches, a handful of charming fishing villages dotted around the island and the famous Kleftiko caves. Where to stay in Milos is something that I spent a lot … Continue reading Where to Stay in Milos? Pollonia, Adamas or Plaka
Paros is one of the best Greek islands to visit, especially for first time visitors to Greece. With some of the prettiest traditional village in the Cyclades, dozens of beautiful beaches and a handful of ancient ruins and historic sites, it’s a miracle that Paros isn’t as overcrowded as nearby Mykonos and Santorini. The island is still blissfully peaceful in most parts, and it doesn’t … Continue reading Paros Travel Guide, Greece: Best Villages, Beaches & More
After I graduated from university, I went to Europe for five weeks with my best friend. This was a really diverse trip because we chose big cities and small towns, did day trips and squeezed in quick stops as well as taking more time in some places. We travelled by train, ferry and cruise ship and spent three weeks travelling independently and then two weeks … Continue reading Itinerary: 5 Weeks in France, Italy, Greece & Turkey
Paros is a Greek island in the Cyclades with all of the traditional, whitewashed villages, dazzling beaches and waterfront tavernas that you could want from an island holiday in Greece, without the extreme crowds of nearby Santorini and Mykonos. This itinerary for 3 days in Paros includes time spent in the islands three major villages; Parikia, Naousa and Lefkes, as well as some of Paros’ … Continue reading Itinerary: 3 Days in Paros, Greece
Of the three lesser-known islands in the Greek Islands that I visited in Greece, Sifnos drew the most blank stares. Some of my friends had heard of Paros or Milos, but no one had heard of Sifnos – and nor had I, before I started researching this trip. Sifnos is a tiny island in Greece, in the Cyclades, floating between larger and more popular islands Paros … Continue reading The Soulful Cyclades: 3 Days in Sifnos
I chose not to ride a donkey in Santorini for three reasons. I had two before I arrived in Greece, but I found another heartbreaking reason when I was cruising between the islands. 1. Donkey rides in Santorini are tourist traps. I was already sceptical about the authenticity of a donkey ride in Santorini. I’d read online that locals view it as a bizarre activity … Continue reading 3 Reasons I Didn’t Ride a Donkey in Santorini
With traditional, white-washed Cycladic villages straight out of central casting, dozens of pretty beaches and a handful of ancient ruins, it’s a miracle that Paros isn’t already overrun with tourists. This idyllic Cyclades island is one of the most beautiful in Greece, and is getting more popular with every year. Paros is home to beautiful villages like Parikia, Naoussa and Lefkes, dozens of beaches and … Continue reading Paradise found: 3 Days in Paros, Greece
On rugged, mountainous Milos, you’re at the mercy of the wind. The Greek island has more beaches than any other island in the Cyclades, but the day’s wind will dictate which ones to visit. The windswept, volcanic terrain creates other-worldly landscapes across the island, like the famous, moon-like Sarakiniko beach. The island was once popular with pirates, who hid out in the chalky white caves … Continue reading Highlights from 5 Days in Milos, Greece
Riots in Athens were on the news almost every day leading up to my first trip Greece, and I started to get nervous. I started to worry about whether Athens was safe, and found that lots of other travellers wondered the same thing. On my first trip in 2013, I had two nights in Athens either side of visiting the Greek islands. My first impressions … Continue reading Is Athens Safe for Tourists?
This summer, we had our first big international trip post-pandemic. As always, there are a million places we want to go around the word, but this time it had to be Europe. I still can’t quite believe how wonderful this trip was. Our itinerary was full of destinations that felt so different from one another, yet we didn’t spend too much time travelling and we … Continue reading Itinerary & Highlights: 1 Month in the UK & Europe