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Best Walking Tour in Athens For A First Time Visitor

Athens can be intense for a first-time visitor. You’ve got over 5,000 years of history crammed into one bustling city. It can feel completely overwhelming to try to absorb everything that Athens represents in one trip. You might find it hard to believe, b…

Greece Aug 25, 2023

ANZAC Tours in Greece: The Real History Behind WWII Battle of Crete

The Greek Islands are a dream destination on every bucket list. When I recently visited Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, I was utterly dazzled - it doesn’t just have charming towns, immaculate beaches, and some of the best food in Greece, Crete al…

Greece Jun 13, 2019

How To Spend 4 Days In Athens: Best Historical Sites, Discount Tickets, Museums & Restaurants

There’s something about Athens that is simply timeless. The famous Classical period ended over 2,300 years ago, yet when we think of Athens, we still imagine Aristotle, Socrates, and Plato teaching philosophy, the invention of democracy, and massive advan…

Greece May 8, 2019

How To Discover Modern Athens In 5 Easy Steps

3000 years of history is impossible to ignore in Athens, from your first glimpse of the iconic Acropolis, to ancient remnants scattered throughout the city centre. But there’s more to Athens than its history. I found 5 ways to experience Athens as it is t…

Greece May 1, 2019

Athens Cruise Shore Excursion Ideas: 5 Unusual Experiences

Are you planning a cruise in the Mediterranean Sea? Sailing along sparkling deep turquoise waters between paradisiac islands on a Mediterranean cruise is the kind of stuff travel dreams are made of. If you choose to go it alone, you’ll need to find activi…

Greece Apr 28, 2019

5 Best Day Trips from Athens, Greece: Meteora, Delphi, Sailing, Islands & Cape Sounion

With over 3,000 years of history and culture beckoning, it’s no surprise there’s a lot to see and do in Athens. But Greece’s capital is also a convenient jump-off point to explore deeper into the underrated countryside. These 5 day trips from Athens unvei…

Greece Apr 22, 2019

Where To Eat In Athens: 5 Best Foodie Experiences

In Athens, Greece, people don’t just eat to live, they live to eat. And I don’t blame them. Meals often span over 2 or 3 hours and start with meze and aperitifs to really get your appetite going. If, like me, you’re a bit of a foodie at heart and want to …

Greece Apr 12, 2019

Greek Nightlife Tour: Discover Athens’ Bars, Food and Drinks Like A Local

An authentic nightlife experience to discover local Athenians hangout spots. We tried talagani cheese, local wine, mastic ice cream, rakomelo and more with the help of a friendly guide from Withlocals. Once you’ve done this tour, Athens will never be the …

Greece Mar 29, 2019

Photography Tour Around Thessaloniki, Greece

I recently spent 3 days in Thessaloniki situated along the north of Greece. There are few places in the world where the evidence of colliding empires is so vivid as this particular city. With over 2,300 years of civilisation, this region has been home to …

Greece Nov 1, 2014

Magical Milos And The Most Beautiful Beach In Greece

There was so much to do in Milos, Greece: beaches, catacombs, museums, swings, food and more. One particular beach was unlike anything we had seen before. In fact, we would consider it one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece. Find out which one.

Greece Jul 2, 2014

Top 24 Photos From The Greek Islands

In April and May 2014 we had the joy of visiting 5 beautiful islands in the Cyclades. I never expected to be so completely flummoxed by the raw, natural beauty of these heavenly locations. It was simply a life-changing experience. So come with me on a pho…

Greece Jun 1, 2014

Top 20 Foods You Must Eat In Greece

Greek food rapidly moved into number one position for my husband and came close to my undeniable adoration of Mexican. What was it exactly that made us fall in love? Well massive apologies in advance, but this is going to make your mouth water. Big time!

Greece May 24, 2014

Top 5 Things To Do In Athens, Greece

Like any major world city Athens can be hectic and overwhelming, especially when you mix in the local “organised chaos” way of doing things. But beneath its fast-paced metropolitan exterior is a city oozing with history, dating back thousands of years to …

Greece May 23, 2014

Where To Eat On The Greek Islands: Paros

Join us on our food tour of Paros. With over half a million tourists visiting each year, Paros caters to a very wide range of tastes. The best food treasures are usually found off the tourist trail, in the smaller towns. So asking a local where their favo…

Greece May 21, 2014

Where To Eat On The Greek Islands: Ios

Join us on our food tour of Ios! This island is widely regarded as the party island of the Cyclades, however it certainly is very family friendly as well. As such, the cuisine in tourist-centric locations are often aimed at delivering a taste of home wher…

Greece May 20, 2014

Where To Eat On The Greek Islands: Milos

Join us on our food tour of Milos! Many of the restaurants on Milos were designed with families and young children in mind by providing playgrounds and toys. These are a godsend for parents looking for a little peace and quiet. Being a bigger island than …

Greece May 17, 2014

Where To Eat On The Greek Islands: Sifnos

Join us on our food tour of Sifnos! Like Kythnos, there was an abundance of fresh, locally grown produce on Sifnos and it could be tasted on the plate. The time-tested traditions and mountains of love that went into each dish we tasted were evident. We we…

Greece May 17, 2014

Where To Eat On The Greek Islands: Kythnos

Join us on our food tour of Kythnos! It was impressive how for such a small island Kythnos offered a wide range of locally grown fresh produce. And I particularly loved the restaurants that grew their own food on a family farm – the difference was tangibl…

Greece May 16, 2014

This Is Greece: Dreamy Island Paradise In The Cyclades

Put your feet up, relax and join us for a lunch on the beach on the gorgeous Cycladic island of Sifnos. The sights, the sounds and the smells. Find out what it’s really like on this Greek paradise.

Greece May 16, 2014

5 Greek Islands You Need To Experience

When people come to Greece for the summer it is usually with Santorini in mind, or perhaps Corfu, Mykonos or Crete. Relatively little is known about the other 18 major Cycladic islands. After briefly visiting Crete last year we wanted to come back and see…

Greece May 11, 2014

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