My bucket list is long, but I got to tick off at least one thing: snorkeling in the Mediterranean. I’d made contact with Thomas of Athens Extreme Sports before our trip began and scheduled a snorkeling day in Palaiokastritsa on our last full day in Greece. Palaiokastritsa is a village in northwestern Corfu, Greece. Corfu… Continue reading The Mediterranean, Electrolytes and Me: A Story of Survival…Sort of
Month: June 2025
Side Quests in a Picanto
If you know me well, you know that 80% of shows I consume are from the BBC, ITV, BritBox or Acorn. The real reason we end our adventure in Corfu? The Durrell Family. The Durrells in Corfu is the delightful (and loosely true) story of a quirky British family who picks up and moves to… Continue reading Side Quests in a Picanto
Corfu by Pool, Sea and Car
I’m giving high marks to Dreams Corfu Resort & Spa, specifically to Vicky Lintovoy and her team at Guest Experiences! We arrived after 11PM on Sunday evening, tired and hungry. If you read yesterday’s entry, you know the issue we had with our Sky Express flight. Our nerves were already shot. Upon arrival at Dreams,… Continue reading Corfu by Pool, Sea and Car
Ethereal View, Cappucino Sips and Tarmac Zips: Sky Express and Our Journey to Corfu
If you happen to be traveling to Heraklion, Crete, I cannot recommend staying at Ethereal White Resort enough. It was comfortable, the staff was beyond caring and the breakfast was top notch. We had a long day of just waiting with our flight not leaving until evening. The staff at Ethereal made sure we were… Continue reading Ethereal View, Cappucino Sips and Tarmac Zips: Sky Express and Our Journey to Corfu
Crete by Coastline: Side trip to Agios
We are toured out. Period. Instead of doing another organized Viator or GetYourGuide tour, today we opted to navigate public transportation and took a bus from Heraklion to Agios Nikolas about 2 hours down the coast. The bus system on Crete is SLICK. They’ve got it down and the buses are nice. It was a… Continue reading Crete by Coastline: Side trip to Agios
Stepping into Myth: Exploring Echoes of Minoan Civilization
Our tour today included so much, the best way to tackle it is in small bites. Knossos Palace - The ancient Palace of Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and considered Europe’s oldest city, offering a glimpse into the sophisticated Minoan civilization. It was here that King Minos commanded the creation… Continue reading Stepping into Myth: Exploring Echoes of Minoan Civilization
Ancient Streets, Cretan Treats & My First Shot of Raki
Heraklion and Athens are vastly different cities. The vibe here in Crete’s capital city is very laid back, slower paced and, overall, a welcome change from the crowded, tourist-trap lined streets of Athens. Don’t get me wrong, I’d revisit Athens in a heartbeat. I loved it. But, I loved it in a similar way as… Continue reading Ancient Streets, Cretan Treats & My First Shot of Raki
From Athens to Crete
We said goodbye to Athens, Plaka and our flat at Momo Suites. Arriving at Athens International Airport, we stumbled our way to Sky Express and checked our bags. Imagine Frontier/Allegiant/Spirit and then divide by 2. That is Sky Express. I am 5’3 and I bumped my head on the ceiling getting into my seat. Word… Continue reading From Athens to Crete
Gardens, Gods, and the Gift of a Ride
“Whoever you are, I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.” - Blanche DuBois, A Streetcar Named Desire (Tennessee Williams) Our last day in Athens was divided into four acts. ACT I - One last walk through Monastiraki Square, National Gardens, Plaka. Momo Suites Acropolis by Aura has been good to us. The location… Continue reading Gardens, Gods, and the Gift of a Ride
Hiking with the Gods
Our journey began early this day. As our taxi drove us to the train station, we noticed how the lively, bustling areas of Plaka and Monastiraki were still asleep aside from a few coffee shops. (PS Coffee is everywhere in Athens and I am here for it. 🙌🏼) Thanks to our travel agent (🙋🏼♀️), we… Continue reading Hiking with the Gods
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