Zakynthos Things to do

Navagio Beach view

This time, I am writing about Zakynthos Things to do. This is one of the Ionian islands I enjoyed touring around since it is not that big and is abundant in white cliffs typical for the best Ionian islands, with stunning views and gorgeous sea color. There is also a peculiar thing you can’t see […]

Landmarks of Corfu Island in Greece

Arial view of Corfu town

I am writing this post about Corfu island in Greece right after I came back. If you love Italy and gladly travel to Greece, expect lovely beaches but also something new to see and try, Corfu island in Greece is the perfect place. And yes, this is not just another summer resort in Greece. And […]

Places to Visit in Parga Greece

Parga seafront panorama

When it comes to places to visit in Parga Greece, I was more than pleasantly surprised. This town on the coast of the Ionian Sea is extremely charming with pretty beaches, a couple of interesting castles, but what I enjoyed the most were its Venetian architecture and the narrow allies. Here is what to see […]

Paxos to Antipaxos

Blue Caves of Paxos Island

It’s easy to get from Paxos to Antipaxos and to visit all the islands here once you arrive in this part of the Ionian coast of Greece. Emerald sea colors and white sandy beaches are accompanied here by charming villages and spectacular blue caves that can only be reached by boat. By the way, Paxos […]

Meteora Greece Monastery

St. Trinity Monastery Glimpses of the World

At least one Meteora Greece monastery should be on your bucket list when coming to the Thessaly region in central Greece. Not only that you will be able to see a genuine archeological site and walls that withstood centuries, but also a valley of giant rock pillars that is referred to as a natural phenomenon. […]

Ionian Coast Greece

Ionian architecture in Greece Glimpses of the World

Charming little towns with the Venetian heritage, colorful facades, lavish greenery, and some breathtaking beaches are the reason tourists flock to the Ionian coast of Greece. This part of the country is totally different than the rest of it. On the other hand, Ionian Islands are the most popular Greek islands after Cyclades and Crete. […]

Best Ionian Islands to Visit

Egremni Lefkada Glimpses of the World

Here are the best Ionian Islands to visit, even though the list doesn’t include all the seven largest ones of the archipelago. These three Ionian islands – Kefalonia, Lefkada, and Ithaca, are just close to one another and easy to visit during a reasonable amount of time. Local tours and Ionian islands ferry routes often […]

Things to do in Symi

Ano Symi Greece

Here are the things to do in Symi that one shouldn’t miss when coming to Rhodes due to its proximity. The island of Symi was on my list when I came to Rhodes Greece right next to all those places to visit on the island like Lindos, Prassonissi, and Kamiros. I booked a boat trip […]

Kamiros Rhodes and more

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Ancient Kamiros Rhodes is another stunning site that I was about to see after driving from the capital to Prassonissi along the east coast and heading back along the west side of the island. I didn’t really know what to expect since everybody was always praising the other, the eastern coast, because of the calmer […]

Tsampika Monastery and more

Driving around Rhodes Greece

Tsampika Monastery is one of the things to see in Rhodes Greece and I was planning on taking a road trip around the island. I did a couple of lovely trips and walking tours – through Rhodes city and to Lindos (Things to do in Lindos), but I wanted to see more. It was when […]

Top things to do in Lindos

White washed walls Rhodes

Here are things to do in Lindos, an extremely important town on this Greek island. I loved rushing around its narrow alleys among white-washed houses; climbing up to Lindos Acropolis; plunging into the turquoise sea at the very cove where, they say, Apostle Paul disembarked once; and entering the 14th-century church. So, here are my […]

Best beaches in Rhodes

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It’s time to head over to some of the best beaches in Rhodes. We visited a few historical locations so far and learned a couple of myths in previous posts, but even though there is still a lot to come, it’s time to take a break. I am sure you will agree after checking out […]

The knights of Rhodes

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After so many things I already read and heard about the knights of Rhodes, I was impatient to take a tour around the Old Town of the capital city, the fortified town they built centuries ago. Our walk began at the small Mandraki Harbor, a nice pedestrian path next to the sea and a bustling […]

Colossus of Rhodes, things to know

Colossus of Rhodes

If you ever wondered about the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven ancient wonders of the world, here are a few things that I learned about it on this Greek island. “Look, there, you see those two pillars with a deer and a roe deer on the top, on opposite sides of the harbor […]

Rhodes weather: When to go

Rhodes Weather

Here are a few details you need to know about the Rhodes weather. I had a day or two to relax upon coming to the island and decided to spend it on the beach and stroll around the town’s narrow streets. They say that on the eastern part of the island the Mediterranean Sea is […]