I'll be the first to admit that I knew almost nothing about Greece before coming here. The one thing I was confident of knowing were the beautiful turquoise waters and beaches. With that alone, Greece has not disappointed! After wandering around ruins older than my mind can imagine in Athens, I asked for more recommendations … Continue reading Magnificent Meteora
Amazing Athens
We brought the heat with us to Athens! How did they do it back in the 4th century BC with all those heavy robes? I'm barely staying alive in tank tops and shorts that end up being drenched with sweat in our 95F temperatures! We found a great hostel with a private room and great … Continue reading Amazing Athens
Santorini – White and Windy
We boarded our 2 hour ferry in Herkalion, Crete for a 3 night trip to Thira, Santorini to soak up more beaches and famous sunsets. The ferry was pretty choppy and fortunately neither of us turned as green with seasickness as some of the others did. What we did experience were gale force winds when … Continue reading Santorini – White and Windy
Welcome To Crete (and travel hiccups)
After nearly 24 hours of travel, I finally made it to Heraklion, Crete, Greece! Yes, I've traveled a lot but that doesn't mean that I'm immune to making mistakes. Because somehow, I made a silly one. My friend Jen and I decided that instead of wasting anytime in Athens before getting to the islands that … Continue reading Welcome To Crete (and travel hiccups)