Ancient Corinth: from Sisyphus to Caesar Ancient Corinth is a historic site in Greece dating back to the Neolithic period over 5000 years and is located on the Isthmus of Corinth. It grew to become the greatest of all the Greek city-states. A major ancient site for Greece, the Temple of Apollo is the most famous …
Best Athens Ruins to visit The best Athens ruins to visit are those atop the Acropolis of Athens and on its slopes. The nearby Temple of Olympian Zeus, Ancient Agora, and Temple of Hephaestus is the best of the rest of Athens’s ancient Greek ruins. Kerameikos and the Acropolis Museum are not to be missed …
THE ANCIENT GREEK WORLD What are the best ancient Greek ruins to see on your next trip to Greece? The ancient Greek world fuels the western imagination with tales of gods and goddesses, oracles, and monsters. Come with me on a journey to the 25 most important and awe-inspiring ancient Greek ruins. This is where …
Best Private Pools in Santorini The most sought after Santorini holiday experience includes access to unforgettable views of the caldera, the volcano, and the sapphire Aegean Sea, luxurious services and amenities, and of course, your own private pool. Sitting on your terrace beside your private pool watching the spectacular Santorini sunset is one of life’s …
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Oia Santorini Visiting Oia Santorini must surely be on everyone’s bucket list, this instantly recognizable island is a true gem of the Aegean Sea. Whitewashed buildings are the backdrop to a vibrant blue sea, as clifftop faces are adorned with stunning abodes. Santorini itself is still an active volcano, probably the only volcano in the …
The Ruins of the Minoans From the rooftop balcony on a clear day, the nearby island of Crete could be seen by the prosperous villagers of ancient Akrotiri in Santorini. Not just any old Aegean fishing village, the inhabitants of Ancient Akrotiri, a Minoan Bronze Age settlement, lived more than 3,500 years ago and were …
A visit to what is perhaps the world’s most recognizable building, the Parthenon, is high up on many traveler’s bucket lists. For everything you need to know about Visiting the Acropolis, including entrance fees, hours and Acropolis and Athens tours, see my comprehensive Acropolis post, Visiting the Acropolis here. If your time is short, it …
Santorini Island Villages Santorini is not just gob-smacking views from your hotel room, famous hikes, wineries, restaurants, water sports, and sailing experiences. OK, that’s a lot, but this is a pretty special island. The four caldera-edge towns and villages are spectacular but this ancient Aegean trading island is full of picture-perfect traditional villages where everyday …
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Visiting the Acropolis: Highlights The Acropolis of Athens needs no introduction. The word “Acropolis” means “highest point” and this once mighty citadel looks down and across a bustling city of 665,000 Athenians. For anyone with a passing interest in Greece or history or democracy, the historical site of the Acropolis is iconic. Visiting the Acropolis, …
It is often argued that the best and crispest Greek white wine comes from Santorini wineries – and I’m not one to disagree. There are few places more heavenly for wine lovers than Santorini. Just picture enjoying a fabulous drop from a premiere Santorini winery, surrounded by stunning views and the fresh sea air. You …
The Best Place to Stay in Santorini: How to Choose the Right Village and Hotel Choosing the best place to stay in Santorini is the important first step in booking your dream holiday – but it isn’t easy. With so many magical options in different areas available, from villas nestled in historic wineries to ultra-luxe …
Introduction Come on, get off that sun lounger, off the boat and out of the pool, and do something even more incredible! You need to work off all that wine somehow and I have the most beautiful weight loss program in the world for you – it’s a walk. The caldera hike from Fira to …
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Introduction Santorini has been described by a thousand clichés – a supermodel, the lap of luxurious sunsets, the jewel in the crown of the Aegean, and so on. What a fantastic problem to have as a travel writer – always needing to find new ways to describe such a breathtaking destination! Everything you read about …
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Introduction Swim off the boat, float in the hot springs of the Santorini volcano, watch the cliffs and caves of the coastline over wine and an excellent meal. Wonder at the clifftop villages from out on the water and far below! Sunbake, socialize and watch the sunset over the volcano. Life doesn’t get much better …
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