Ancient Nemea & Mycenae
The ruins of Ancient Nemea and Mycenae sit just half an hour apart, but the former is nearly empty, while the latter receives hordes of visitors. This is a shame, […]
Monthly Archives: July 2022
Castle Towns of the Southwest: Methoni & Pylos
If you travel all the way down to the western tip of the Greek mainland, you’ll find rolling hills, well-tended fields, sandy beaches, tiny harbors, and ancient towns. This is […]
Kythira in 3 Days
My sister and I have just made our second trip to the southern Greek island of Kythira, and it’s really grown on us. In truth, Kythira deserves more than three […]
Reflections on Crete
The largest island in Greece, Crete is a fascinating place. It’s hard to appreciate the island’s size from looking at a map, especially when evaluating driving distances; because Crete is […]
Coastal Crete: From Sfakaki to Chania
Much of the northwestern coast of Crete feels like one giant sandy beach, so it’s a popular area with both tourists and locals alike. My sister and I spent two […]
Traveler Tina 