Now, speaking strictly about vacation budget, it is not only plane tickets and accommodation. Unless you buy an all-inclusive holiday through an agency or tour operator, where in your budget you have everything covered (plane/bus, transfer to and from hotel, meals and unlimited drinks), you should always add some other important things to your budget.… Read More Vacation budget: the money you will need to add to your plans
When anyone decides to go on vacation, the first thought is usually about the budget. I see many questions on groups where people ask for holiday recommendations and they mention the budget, e.g. 2000 euro for a single person/couple/family of four etc. This budget usually means transport and accommodation, however there are other important expenses… Read More Vacation budget: the money you must spend before leaving
In my previous post about Athens I have tried to gather and provide as many details as possible of what you can see and do in this remarkable city. But as with any bustling metropolis, Athens also comes with its unique quirks and challenges. Remember that absolutely nothing is perfect and the principle of yin… Read More Things to Know Before Visiting Athens, Greece: Essential Tips & Security Advice
While visions of Santorini’s caldera or Mykonos’ windmills are likely dancing in your head, Greece is a tapestry of diverse regions. The country is split between the mainland—where you’ll find Athens, Thessaloniki, and the mountainous north—and over 200 inhabited islands scattered across the Aegean and Ionian seas. Each region and island has its own pace,… Read More Good to Know Before You Go: Essential Tips for Traveling to Greece
There are places on the world map that seem to pulse with the heartbeat of history itself, where myth and reality waltz together beneath the warm Mediterranean sun. Greece is such a place. Renowned for its sun-bleached ruins, turquoise seas, and vibrant traditions that stretch back millennia, Greece stands as a living testament to the… Read More Greece: Where History Breathes and Legends Live
We all attended geography class in school where we learned about capitals, most developed or largest cities, etc. I remember I was in the 6th grade when I had to learn by heart every single country from each continent, its location on the world or continent map and of course, its capital city. We even… Read More Commonly confused cities as capitals 🙂
For those who are flying for the first time and have no idea what to do, I have created four blog posts to help you plan and have an idea on what travelling by plane implies. I have grouped the articles in four main sections: First time flying, part one – about planes and airlines –… Read More First time flying – a small guide
Rules: The below rules apply to all flights, no matter the airline Tips & tricks
If you have never been at an airport beyond check-in desks or arrivals/departure halls, here are some rules and steps to follow. Steps: Airport rules: Tips and tricks:
Following 9/11 and a threat at Heathrow Airport, security controls at airports became more strict and an international convention has been adopted in terms of prohibited items. Remember that NOT the airline is checking your hand luggage, but the airport security. Therefore, questions such as: “I am flying to X city with Y airline, am… Read More First time flying, part two – prohibited and allowed items
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