If you have doubts about where you should stay in Crete to get the most out of the beauty, history and culture of this island, I hope my classification below can help you. It depends a lot on what you want from your vacation: AI hotels, Instagram beaches, nature, nightlife, history, archaeology, crowded vs quiet… Read More All around Crete: where to stay, what to do
For all those that stay in Chania area, Falasarna beach is a must! Located in the extreme west of the island, only 1hr drive from Chania, this amazing beach is the perfect place for sunset lovers and romantic walks, photoshoots, Instagram pictures, proposals and the list can go on. It lies in the small gulf… Read More Falasarna – the crown jewel of Cretan beaches
Travelling with kids is all fun until they get bored or the weather is not suitable for a day at the beach (windy, cloudy, rain or high waves). As I am part of many FB groups where people ask about places they can go to or things to do with kids, I have made a… Read More Having fun with kids in Crete
If you are a fan of remote beaches, off the beaten path, not so touristy and with a beauty of this world, then you should definitely add Seitan Limani on your list. This wonderful hidden gem is located in the wilderness of Akrotiri Peninsula, 22 km north-east of Chania. It is actually a narrow canal,… Read More Seitan Limani – the thunderbolt shaped beach
Chania, agapi mou ❤ Well, I have been so many times in Crete, but for the 8th of March in 2023, I took my mom to my second home. This time, we chose Chania, as I have never been there. Long story short, Chania dates back to the Minoan period, when it was called Kydonia.… Read More Chania – the queen of the western Crete
You know those reels on Instagram with: I went to Greece to see the monuments? And then the monuments are… the cats? Well, when I first arrived in Crete and I saw them almost everywhere, I was kind of shocked, as I have never seen so many of them, minding their own cat business, even… Read More What a … cat life
If you can work remotely or you are a digital nomad, working from Crete could be on your list. I have done this and I can say it was a wonderful experience. Below are my tips & tricks and what struggles I have encountered. Some of them also apply if you just want to move… Read More Work from Crete – tips&tricks
When I first had my visit to Crete, I had Samaria Gorge on my list. It was a little difficult in DYI mode, so next year, when we were at the travel agency office, my friends saw a nice photo and said: we will get this one. No matter how much I tried to tell… Read More Samaria Gorge – welcome to the wild
Gramvousa island is a must see in Crete. Its location near the Balos Lagoon made it popular amongst tourists, as day trips from Kissamos port include some free time here as well. For me, it was love at first sight. Its steep landscape, the surreal turquoise waters and the fort made me fall in love… Read More Gramvousa – the pirates’ island
When you Google “Crete”, the first result is… Balos Beach. I mean, the famous lagoon is on all websites and leaflets and everything that promotes Crete. On a serious note now, this place is pure paradise. Its white sand (in some places even pink), the shallow turquoise waters and its remoteness make Balos the most… Read More Balos Lagoon – 1000 shades of blue
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