We LOVE watching the Olympics! In fact, if you read our last blog post you know we were even actually planning a trip to Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Games. So, it probably comes as no surprise that we were really excited to visit the site of the very first […]
Category: Greece
Guide to Visiting the Acropolis
From the second you arrive in Athens, Greece and get your first glimpse at the Acropolis, we promise you will already be in love. At least we were. We stepped off the train and immediately saw the ruins towering above us in the distance, beckoning us to come explore. Basic […]
2018: A Look Back
If we could sum up our 2018 travel year in review in one word it would be: friendship. This year we traveled all over the world with our friends: a 40th birthday celebration in Greece, a road trip across São Miguel Island in the Azores, a football and fúbol trip to London […]
Tasting Beer at Santorini Brewing Company
WC loves a good craft beer and was excited to see some Santorini Brewing Company options on a lunch menu after our hike from Fira to Oia. A refreshing beer was just what he needed after a few hours of hiking! As luck would have it, we stumbled upon the […]
Sunset at Santo Wines
One of Santorini‘s most popular wineries sits along the cliffs with the a picturesque view of the volcano and caldera. The sunset views at Santo Wines are what draw tourists in for tastings each evening. Tastings at Santo Wines You won’t leave Santo Wines without your fill of wine, that […]
10 Things You Must Do in Santorini
Santorini is a once-in-a-lifetime experience (unless of course you are lucky enough to return!). If you’re heading to the beautiful Greek island for the first time, there are 10 things you must do in Santorini. Must Do in Santorini: 1.) Take a sunset cruise The sunset in Santorini is nothing […]
3-Day Mykonos Itinerary
If you’re heading to the Greek isles, Mykonos is likely on your list. It was definitely the most lively of the three cities we visited in Greece, and we were definitely ready to relax in Santorini afterwards! Below is an itinerary for our 3 days on the island. Day 1: […]
Instagram Spots of the Greek Islands
We just LOVED Santorini and Mykonos and so does the camera! These Greek islands are so gorgeous that it’s actually hard to not take good photos. But just in case you’re looking for some extra Instagram inspiration, we’ve shared some of our favorite photo ops: Instagram Spots in Mykonos We […]
What You’ll See with the Athens Multi-Site Ticket
If you’re visiting Athens, the Acropolis is obviously on your “must-do” list. It truly is a travel bucket-list item you’ll be glad you checked off. While you can see the Acropolis from all over the city, seeing it up close is a whole different experience. Admission to the Acropolis and […]
4 Days in Santorini, Greece
We arrived in Santorini on the sixth day of our Greek adventure that started with 2 nights in Athens and 3 nights in Mykonos. We traveled with a group of four to celebrate the 40th birthday of our friend, Harah. Hopefully our itinerary and suggestions will help you plan an […]