Pushing the Boundaries of Solo Female Travel
Beautiful Greece is a bucket list travel destination for most people. Globally renowned for its idyllic islands, translucent waters, and mesmerising sunsets, it is no surprise that 23 million people travel here every year.
I have lived in Athens for the last three years and have had the pleasure of exploring the country extensively during that time. Here, you can find a wealth of information to help you plan your Greece adventure – written by someone who actually lives in the country and knows it really well.
From the quaint mountain villages of Northern Greece to the Saronic Islands, Greece has a little something for everyone.
Where was Mamma Mia Filmed? The hit Hollywood movie that shon a spotlight on Pierce Brosnan’s terrible singing was set on the fictional Greek island of “Kalokairi”. Various places in Greece were used as a backdrop for the movie. However, it was the little island of Skopelos in the Sporades that featured as the main … Read more
Peraia Thessaloniki is the closest coastal area to Greece’s second city. It sits on the southern coast of the Thermaic Gulf, some 25km from Thessaloniki’s city centre. During the summer months, Peraia is popular with Thessalonikians who board the sea taxi from the White Tower and head to the coast in search of some rest … Read more
Ano Poli is one of the oldest districts in Thessaloniki, and one of the most unique and charming to boot. The neighbourhood sits high in the hills above the city. It is characterised by narrow cobbled passageways, pastel-coloured Ottoman houses, and grand Byzantine structures. Ano Poli, along with Ladadika is one of the only Thessaloniki … Read more
Day trips from Thessaloniki are plentiful and varied. Te city itself may be relatively small and easy to cover in a day or two. However, it’s the beautiful beaches, the stunning nature, and the cute villages that await just outside Thessaloniki that make it worth your while to stick around a little longer. Day Trips … Read more
There are enough things to do in Thessaloniki to warrant you spending a long weekend in Greece’s second city. Thessaloniki may not have the same concentration of ruins and archaeological sites as Athens, or the idyllic beaches and coastlines of the Greek islands. However, the city has a rich and diverse history that dates back … Read more
Kanoni, Corfu is a coastal region on the outskirts of Corfu Old Town. This area boasts gorgeous beaches with translucent cerulean waters, charming monasteries, and breathtaking coastal views. However Kanoni is best known for its proximity to the island´s “Ioannis Kapodistrias” international airport. From here, you can get incredible photos of planes coming in to … Read more