Crete (Greek: Κρήτη) is one of those places where kindness, beauty, and oddities are present at all times. Under certain circumstances, this combination can be a highway to happiness. Whether you visit...

As one of the most desired destinations for travelers, Greece enjoys a strategic location in the Mediterranean Sea. Rich in ancient treasures and breathtaking landscapes, the country has become synonymous with both...

Dear Anafi, You have both the privilege and the misfortune of belonging to Greece. It is a privilege to belong to Greece, Anafi, because, as Seferis once said, "That stone cape in the...

Astypalaia, also known as the "Butterfly of the Aegean Sea," is one of the most beautiful Greek islands. Although geographically part of the Dodecanese, Astypalaia’s proximity to the Cyclades has influenced the...

Dear Barbara, Traveling sleepless is an old habit of mine that gets worse and worse as the years go by. I can't cope with early morning flights and traveling to Astypalaia at 6:30...

I've been thinking for quite a while now to write a book about Anafi. I'm not a long-time visitor of the island, nor I have roots there. But from the very first...

You are probably wrong if you think you cannot travel to the Greek islands on a budget.I was born and raised in Greece and have visited several islands. Some of them were...

September was a month dedicated to Greece. I traveled extensively around the Greek islands and wrote a lot about them, too. Apart from writing, I took loads of photos that unfortunately didn't...