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…
Kefalonia Sights: The 12 most beautiful places
Forested mountains, long sandy beaches, and small coves define the landscape of the island of Kefalonia. Hardly any other Greek island is as diverse: in the south, you’ll find countless sandy beaches and lush greenery,…
Olympic Riviera: Our 9 Best Highlights & Travel Tips
To have a great vacation, it doesn't always have to be an island in Greece—as the mainland region around Mount Olympus, the country's highest peak, has proven to us once again. The so-called Olympic Riviera…
Fires in Greece: 7 important things to know for your vacation
Forest fires in Greece: an annual occurrence, you could say, if it weren't so tragic. In July and August, the country experiences extreme temperatures, leading to devastating fires on the mainland around Athens and the…
