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...

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...

Anafi is a remote island in the Aegean Sea, with fewer than 150 permanent inhabitants. It lies in the southeastern Cyclades and is less than two hours away from Santorini. After visiting...

Dear Barbara, I am now in my beloved Anafi, and I'm happy beyond words. The veranda of my room enjoys the most beautiful sunset views: the sun sets in the caldera of Santorini....

Sikinos is one of the quietest Greek islands. Located in the Cyclades complex and just a few miles away from busy islands, Sikinos is one of Greece's hidden gems and top places...

Iraklia is the last island before Schinoussa. The distance between the two islands is barely ten minutes by boat. You can actually see Iraklia from Schinoussa and vice versa.On the way to...

Schinoussa is one of the smallest islands in the Cyclades. It belongs to the Lesser Cyclades complex (or Small Cyclades) together with Donoussa and Koufonissia. Despite its tiny size, there are plenty...

Dear Barbara, I finally arrived in Schinoussa. It was a long journey, but only the long journeys offer an emotional payoff. It's not about conquering or pushing yourself beyond the limits. I, after...