The Greece Travel Blog
Welcome to Greece Moments
We are Tom & Ella, and we have a bit of a problem: we cannot stop going back. More than 50 Greek islands so far, and the list keeps growing every autumn.
Here you will find what we wish someone had told us on our first trip. Which island actually suits you, how island hopping works in practice, and where to eat when the harbour tavernas are full of menus in four languages.
Our motto is simple. Get out of the hotel, take the road with the potholes, stay for another Freddo Espresso. Greece is so much more than sirtaki, souvlaki and Santorini.
Maybe we'll run into each other one day in beautiful Hellas!
Popular islands in Greece
Crete
Greece's largest island packs mountains, gorges, palm beaches and Minoan palaces into one. You could spend a lifetime here and still find more.
Rhodes
The sunniest island in Greece, with beaches that run for miles and a medieval old town you can get lost in for an entire afternoon.
Corfu
Corfu is different. Green where other islands are bare, with Venetian alleys and cypress hills that feel more Italian than Greek.
Kos
The all-rounder: sandy beaches, ancient ruins, quiet mountain villages and a compact size that makes it easy to see all of it.
No two islands are alike
Which Greek island to choose for your holiday?
Travel tips for your holiday
We have been travelling to this wonderfully varied country for over 17 years now. On our Greece blog we share what we have learned along the way, so your own trip is full of moments you will still be talking about years later. Real travel tips for real holidays, no copy and paste.
A whole world of islands is waiting for you out there. But we also take you to the parts of the mainland that most visitors never see. The remote mountain villages and wild landscapes of northern Greece get under your skin.
Greece is far more varied than you think. On our travel blog we cover the classics and the islands made for explorers, and we pass on the kind of tips you usually only get from a local after the second coffee.
Our Greece travel blog gives you everything you need to plan your trip to Hellas. From getting there and getting around to when the weather actually plays along, it is all here, tried and tested by us.
Getting to Greece
Everything on getting there by plane, car, bus or ferry, plus where to book and how to avoid the costly mistakes.
Best time to visit Greece
Not sure when to book? Here is what the weather really does on Crete, Rhodes, Santorini and everywhere else worth going.
What to pack for Greece
Sun cream, ferry snacks, that one thing everyone forgets: our packing checklists have you covered.
Renting a car in Greece
How to book without the nasty surprises at the counter, plus what to expect on Greek roads and the rules nobody tells you about.
Greece Travel Blog
Rhodes Travel Tips: Everything You Need to Plan Your Trip
Are you planning a holiday on Rhodes, Greece’s warmest island? We’ve put together a handy summary of all the essential information you need about getting…
Melissani Cave on Kefalonia: Everything you need to know for your visit
At the end of June, we arrived at the Melissani Cave on Kefalonia around noon; the parking lot was packed, and a long line stretched…
Ithaca Greece: Our 9 Favourite Highlights on Odysseus’ Island
We’d long wanted to visit the island of Odysseus, but for one reason or another, it just never quite worked out. Coincidence or not: The…
Metsovo: Our Highlights from the Mountain Village in the Pindus Range
Longtime fans of Greece already know the country has more to offer than just its islands. Away from the tourist hotspots, the mainland hides true…
Kefalonia Beaches: The 25 most beautiful spots for swimming
If we’d known beforehand what fantastic beaches Kefalonia has to offer, we probably would have traveled to this Ionian island ten years earlier. Without exaggerating,…
Hotel tips for Greece
Beautiful hotels, studios and holiday homes in Greece
Finding the right hotel or apartment can eat up a surprising amount of time. That is where we come in: after 17 years of travelling Greece, we know which places are worth your money and which ones only look good in the photos. For many Greek islands we have already picked out the hotels and studios with the best guest reviews, so you can skip the research and get straight to the fun part.
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Whatever you are wondering about your trip to Greece, we are happy to answer it in a personal travel consultation. And if you would rather hand the whole thing over, we can plan your route and put together an itinerary that fits you. Then your Greek adventure can start!
