Samos Travel Tips: Getting There, Ferries, Rental Cars & Hotels
It took seven years before we visited Samos for the second time. In 2019, we didn’t have much time to explore Greece’s eighth-largest island, which is why our first impression was somewhat underwhelming. Unfairly so,…
St. John’s Monastery & Cave of the Apocalypse on Patmos: 9 Tips for Your Visit
We still remember our first visit to Patmos very well: young and naive, yet visibly moved by the beauty of this small Greek island, by the light that surrounds it, and by the spiritual mystique…
Patmos Travel Tips: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
We first visited Patmos back in 2014 and immediately fell in love with this small island just south of Samos, to which we have since returned several times. People travel to Patmos for two reasons:…
Ithaca Travel Tips: The Most Important Information for Your Trip
Ithaca, Kefalonia’s small, quiet sister island, is considered the home of Odysseus, the famous seafarer of antiquity. People don’t come to Ithaca to party, and the island isn’t really suited for a beach vacation either.…
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 there, getting around, accommodation, excursions and the best time to…
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 all the way to the entrance. We stood in line…
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 release of Christopher Nolan's 2026 blockbuster film, "The Odyssey", signalled…
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 treasures that bear no resemblance to the pictures in travel…
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, Kefalonia is one of the best destinations for a beach…
