We had a fantastic trip to Greece this fall, and since I’m done blogging about the trip, it seemed like a good time to share some tips for those who might be planning a trip to Greece. Here are 17 things you should know before you go! 1. Geography There are basically two main parts to Greece – the mainland and the islands. If you‘re … Continue reading Know Before You Go: Greece
When we hopped off the Metro at Syntagma Square in Athens, we were lucky enough to catch this performance of traditional Greek music and dancing! It was cool enough that I had to get a video… The first short clip is of a street performer playing a traditional Greek bouzouki near the Acropolis, and after that you can see two different dances that we saw … Continue reading Travel Video: Traditional Greek Music & Dance
We loved our visit to Santorini, but life moves a lot slower there than we were used to, so we were always looking for more things to do while we were on the island! We traveled during the off season, in November, so about half of the businesses on Santorini were actually closed – which we didn’t mind–we got to see this gorgeous place sans … Continue reading 10 Fun Things to Do on Santorini
1. Why Meteora? If you’re in the midst of planning a trip to Greece and on the fence about fitting in Meteora, I have one piece of advice: just go! This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a truly unique place in Greece where you can visit living monasteries, see gorgeous Byzantine-era artifacts, and experience the incredible landscape (and even more incredible monasteries clinging precariously to … Continue reading 8 Tips for Visiting Meteora, Greece
When you imagine a trip to Greece, glimpses of its ancient past–fluted columns and marble sculptures of muscular gods and well-draped goddesses–probably aren’t far from your mind. If you’re channeling your inner archaeologist à la Indiana Jones when heading to Greece, it can be difficult to know where to start! I’ve compiled this list of our top 10 favorite archaeological sites and museums that we … Continue reading 10 Must-See Archaeological Sites & Museums in Greece
This November, my husband and I were fortunate enough to visit one of the countries I’ve always wanted to experience – Greece! We spent 10 days in the country, exploring four very different regions – the museums and ruins of Athens, the monasteries of Meteora, the archaeological site at Delphi, and the picturesque island of Santorini. November is definitely the off season in Greece, but we … Continue reading Greece
Day 1 We woke very early at our hotel in Athens so we could get to the airport with enough time before our flight to Santorini. While we waited for our cab, the hotel clerk at the front desk asked us about our plans and promised that we would love Santorini. The taxi ride went fairly quickly, and it was strange to see the streets … Continue reading Santorini, Greece
Day 1 The first part of the drive to Delphi – from Meteora to Lamia – was rather uneventful except for our stop at the Jumbo store. The countryside there isn’t very scenic, except for a few mountainous bits, and those we had driven just two days earlier. What is a Jumbo store, you may ask. In our hotel rooms we’d noticed some very creepy … Continue reading Delphi & Sounio, Greece
Day 1 The drive from Athens to Meteora wasn’t too exciting, besides having to pay nearly €20 in tolls and getting a bit lost. The GPS we’d rented with the car was probably a solid eight years old and didn’t work very well, so we ended up taking a wrong turn and ending up in Rachos before we turned around. Our map was all in Greek … Continue reading Meteora, Greece
Day 1 Our trip to Greece began in the birthplace of democracy, the cradle of Western civilization, and the capital of the country – Athens. The first thing we noticed about the country as we left the airport was the landscape. This part of Greece is rocky, but the grey color of the rock is punctuated by plenty of shrubs and trees, including the really … Continue reading Athens, Greece