Europe is a continent with so many well known destinations and landmarks worth visiting. But it’s also full of incredible hidden gems worth visiting. These hidden gems are the treasured…
My family are from Greek heritage so I have a special place in my heart for this incredibly warm and welcoming country. The Greeks have a word φιλοξενία (philoxenia) which translates to “friend of the stranger”, but in deeper meaning is to treat a stranger as if they were friend or family and directly relates to hospitality. No one does hospitality like the Greeks, not in any of my travel experience.
I’ve had the pleasure of being shown Greece by locals, covering all sorts of areas from Crete to Athens and to our family villages in the mountains of the Peloponnese. I’ve spent a week on a sailboat touring the Aegean islands and have visited the famous islands of Santorini and Mykonos. Whether you visit for the sun, the philoxenia or the food – Greece is a destination that has something to offer all of it’s guests.
Europe is a continent with so many well known destinations and landmarks worth visiting. But it’s also full of incredible hidden gems worth visiting. These hidden gems are the treasured…
With over 200 Greek Islands to visit which would you choose? Greece is one of my favourite countries to visit, and not simply due to my heritage. Though I’ve often…
The Acropolis is one of the most famous sites of ancient history in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is nearly 2,500 years old. It is…
My love of photography is not uniquely my own – on this blog I share photos taken by both my Papou (grandfather) and Great Aunt from the travels they enjoyed…
Sounion, about an hour outside of Athens, is home to the beautiful Temple of Poseidon and some incredible views. This stunning structure was built around 440 BC and the standing…
Behold! The ampitheatre at Epidaurus. Part of my Then & Now series that compares photos my grandfather took in the 60s against those that I’ve taken in more recent years…
Greece is one of the most interesting countries that I’ve traveled to. The rich history in and of itself is enough to draw crowds interested in seeing the famous Acropolis,…
