Greece is one of Europe’s most beautiful destinations, home to picturesque islands, delicious food, thousands of years of history, and wonderful people. It’s also super affordable. You can travel around Greece for a fraction of what you’d spend in Western Europe, which is just one of the many reasons why I absolutely love visiting Greece. […]
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Traveling Greece: How Much Does It Cost?
Last Updated: 6/8/23 | June 8th, 2023 Home to beautiful islands, a history that stretches back thousands of years, a varied and rich culinary tradition, stunning hikes, ancient monasteries, and a rambunctious party scene, Greece is one of the most popular destinations in the world. However, most people don’t think of it as a cheap […]
Greece: Ten Years Later
Posted: 7/12/21 | July 12th, 2021 I was scared. As I packed my bags, all these worries darted through my mind: Would travel be just as fun and carefree as it was pre-COVID? Would people still be hosteling? What would that vibe be like? Would I even remember how to travel? Sure, I was excited. […]
How to Explore the Cyclades Islands in Greece
Last Updated: 7/19/21 | July 19th, 2021 Most travelers to Greece tend to focus on the Greek Islands — and for good reason. They’re filled with any kind of nightlife you’re looking for; have wonderful beaches with tranquil, blue water; have a wide variety of delicious seafood; feature incredible vistas; majestic orange and pink sunsets; […]
Sparta Travel Guide
Sparta was the ancient rival of Athens, known for its fierce warriors and military culture (as showcased in the historically inaccurate movie 300). These days, the city doesn’t get the visitors Athens does but it does still have a lot of ruins to explore. While Sparta is much smaller than Greece’s capital, there is no […]
Corfu Travel Guide
Corfu has been one of Greece’s most popular islands since the 1970s. Located in the Ionian island group in western Greece, Corfu has beautiful white sand beaches, easy connections to Italy and Albania, stunning mountains, and wild, crazy nightlife. While it gets crowded during the summer (especially with young backpackers), there are still many quiet […]
Mykonos Travel Guide
One of the biggest tourist destinations in Greece (and one of the prettiest), Mykonos predominantly attracts cruisers, partiers, and honeymooning couples. It is the most expensive island in the Cyclades, but it’s tough to resist with its winding streets, small alleys lined with whitewashed houses overlooking a beautiful harbor, centuries-old windmills, beautiful beaches, amazing restaurants, […]
Santorini Travel Guide
Santorini is perhaps the most famous Greek Island. It sees a lot of older tourists and honeymooners (it was made famous as a honeymoon spot by the 1982 movie Summer Lovers), and is a frequent stop for cruise ships. From its iconic sunsets to its historical ruins to its numerous vineyards, Santorini is a picturesque […]
Crete Travel Guide
The island of Crete has an extensive, important history. It was once home to the ancient Minoan civilization, a Bronze Age civilization that predated even the Greeks. Growing up, I was fascinated by the Minoans – I even did a special history report on them in 9th grade! Visiting Crete always held a special place […]
Connecting on the Island of Ios
Updated: 03/15/19 | Original Posted: 5/25/2010 (Updated with new info on visiting Ios) A few weeks from now, I turn one year closer to 30. It’s a reality that isn’t sitting well with me. Thirty. It seems so old. At the beginning of the year, I decided I’d spend the summer in Europe, with most […]
Europe Travel Guide
From beautiful Paris to smoke-filled coffeeshops in Amsterdam, Oktoberfest to La Tomatina, Europe is a massive, diverse continent with an unlimited assortment of things to see and do. You won’t have any problem filling your time, whether you’re backpacking Europe for a few months on a budget or just spending a few weeks there on […]
How to (Legally) Stay in Europe for More Than 90 Days
Every year, thousands of travelers wonder how they can stay in Europe for more than 90 days – the limit in the Schengen Zone. The good news is that there are a few different ways to stay, but it can get complicated. In this post, I share what you can do to stay legally beyond the typical tourist limits.