Crete is not only the largest of the Greek islands, with peaceful beaches, secret swimming spots, historic old towns and mountaintop villages, but it also has a strong food culture. The island’s fertile soil means many different crops are available for use in Cretan cooking.Read Post

I look over the city in amazement after climbing to the top of the hill. I’m visiting the Acropolis ancient ruins in Greece. Below me, all those white city buildings where everyday life is busy taking place, whilst around me these ancient stoic structures standRead Post

Did you know it’s offensive to hold an open hand to someone’s face in Greece and that the country is the world’s biggest sea sponge producer? Check out these 100+ amazing Greek facts and show off with them at a next party! Read Post

Mykonos, a Greek island in the center of the Cyclades, known for sandy white beaches, an epic party scene, iconic white-washed stone buildings, and celebrity sightings has a glamor and glitz reputation, but there is so much more to the island than first meets theRead Post

There’s so much cool street art in Athens. Especially the Monastiraki and Plaka neighborhoods have something to offer graffiti hunters. I went for a walk there, took my camera and brought back a bunch of photos for you. Have a look! Read Post

Did you know there’s a pink beach in Crete? With actual pink sand? No? Hold on, let me start at the beginning. You can imagine I was pretty happy when I found out HouseTrip had rented cars for us to use during our stay withRead Post

In 2009, I spent eight days on the Greek island of Zakynthos (also known as the island of Zante). Renting a car allowed me to see a lot of the island and to get some Zakynthos snorkeling action. Top tip: Rather not drive around theRead Post

I hate to cook. I really do. But I love to eat and so I somehow found myself in a cooking class while I was in Crete, Greece. What was I thinking? “Abundance of food to eat”, probably. Top tip: Unfortunately, the class I tookRead Post