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’s 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
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
European Union (EU) vs Schengen Zone (or simply Schengen) For anyone outside of Europe, these two terms are either overlapped or confused. Let me explain shortly what they mean and how to distinguish them. Although they might sound familiar at a first glance and Schengen Zone overlaps EU territory, both involve free movement between its… Read More European Union (EU) vs Schengen Area
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
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