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Here’s where to find awesome street art in Athens, Greece

January 29, 2020

graffiti tour athens

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

Posted in: Greece

A day at the lovely pink Elafonisi beach in Crete, Greece

January 19, 2020

crete greece pink beach

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 with Read Post

Posted in: Greece

Zakynthos, Greece: snorkeling, turtle nests and ashes

January 17, 2020

snorkelling zante

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 the Read Post

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Visiting the Acropolis in Athens, Greece: top tips

January 17, 2020

how long does it take to walk up the acropolis

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

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Cooking class in Crete: making traditional Greek dishes

January 10, 2020

cooking classes crete

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 took Read Post

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A Chania food tour and learning about typical Cretan food

November 6, 2018

best bakery chania

Our food tour on Crete in Greece took place in the old city of Chania, located 140 km to the west of Heraklion. We met our local guide George at the Church of Trimartyri, the cathedral of Chania, where he told us a bit about the Read Post

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100+ fun and interesting Greek facts you should know about

October 13, 2018

interesting greek facts

Did you know using the “okay” sign is considered an insult in Greece and that the country is the world’s biggest sea sponge producer? Check out these 80+ amazing Greek facts and show off with them at a next party! Read Post

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11 fun things to do in Mykonos, Greece on your trip

February 22, 2018

best things to do in mykonos

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 the Read Post

Posted in: Greece

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