As my previous blog had a contact form and also a Facebook and Instagram account, I was often asked: what other islands can I visit from Crete? Of course, I also get to know who failed geography lessons or who never had the curiosity to write Greece or Crete on Google maps 😊. That’s because… Read More What islands or regions you can visit from Crete
As I mentioned in my previous post about getting to Crete by ferry, not all people get there by plane. There are many tourists that go by car, especially those that cannot fly for certain reasons or stay more than a week on the island. Also, those that stay in Crete over the winter or digital nomads… Read More Getting to Crete by car
When summer is in full right, after the summer solstice, and the season is at its peak, there are some important things I would like to call out. Please take them into consideration, to make the best out of your vacation in Crete, but it also applies to other Greek islands, especially the Cyclades and… Read More Extreme summer survival kit
Although the easiest way to get to Crete is by plane, there are a lot of tourists that choose to arrive by ferry, especially those that bring their own car to the island or cannot travel by plane (aviophobia, certain medical conditions, etc). Ferry is also used by island hoppers, locals and budget travelers. Here… Read More Ferry info – what you need to know before sailing to Crete
Being a member on so many FB groups dedicated to Crete and Greek islands, there is no day without someone (or many) asking if day trip from Crete to Santorini is worth it. I will try to detail as much as possible, based on the feedback and experience of several people I talked to that… Read More Day trips from Crete to Santorini – Yay or Nay?
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
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
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
I can now say that I have visited Crete in all four seasons. I was there in spring (early March), summer (full months of June and August), autumn (late September and late October) and in winter (late November-early December and also for New Year’s Eve). Each season is unique and has its own vibe and… Read More Crete in December
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