Whenever I’m in Europe or the Middle East and need to chill, Greece comes to the rescue. It’s one of my favorite destinations anywhere in the world, and so after a hectic first half of 2023 my first stop in
Visions of Kos island : Greece
After a somewhat challenging first half of 2023 in visiting Malaysia and Indonesia, Greece seemed like a very calm and charming place to rewind and recharge. I visited around Easter time, which meant that everything was off season very quiet.
Museum Homo Sapiens : Crete Greece
On my last day before returning my car and departing Crete, I ventured up to the mid-Crete mountains for some last-minute adventures. One of those, I admit, sounded promising but ended up being pretty odd – Museum Homo Sapiens. It
Visions of Thessaloniki and Northern Greece
Every few years my father and I do a trip together to explore another part of the world. Because of the pandemic we haven’t had a chance to do that in a while, and in 2022 when things eased up
Rocca a Mare Fortress : Heraklion
Heraklion is the capital of Crete, but most see it just as a getaway to other nice spots on the island. Still, it has quite a bit to offer, with some wonderful historical attractions. One such attraction is the Rocca
Walking tour of Chania : Crete Greece
I didn’t get to travel much in 2021, but I did get to do a trip to Crete, and one of the highlights of that trip was a visit to Chania, at the center of the island. It was a
Heraklion walking tour : Crete
Heraklion was my first stop in Crete, flying in from Cyprus. I didn’t expect to linger very long, as other parts of Crete seems to have many more wonders to cover, but even in the short time I stayed I
Balos Beach : Crete
One of the highlights of my visit to Crete was Balos Beach. An unexpected treat, as far away off road as you can get in Crete, it involves some rough driving for almost an hour, and then an hour hike
Lychnostatis Open Air Museum : Crete
In my final day in Crete I was exploring the region east to Heraklion, and I started my day at the Lychnostatis Open Air Museum that shows Cretan traditional life. It started with a brief presentation (can skip) and then
Greek Mythology Thematic Park : Crete
During my last day in Crete, I was hoping to do something near Heraklion to learn more about the mythological aspects of Crete. You get glimpses into that as you go through the historical sites of the islands, and I
