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10 Places in Greece You Should Visit

Posted 24th March, 2021
By Alex Kallimanis
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Picturesque island hopping amid storied ancient sites leave indelible memories for visitors to Greece. Athens is the oldest European capital and the birthplace of democracy. The Greek islands are a fun playground for everyone from celebrities to backpackers. Olympia was the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games in 776 BC. That’s just a sample of what the storied sun soaked Mediterranean country has to offer travelers. Here are 10 places in Greece you should visit!

People eating tableside at Little Venice in Mykonos, Greece.
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Crete: Tips for Greece’s Largest Island

Posted 15th April, 2019
By Alex Kallimanis
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Crete is the largest and most southern island in Greece. It’s home to ancient civilizations that predate Athenians, picturesque scenery and one of Greece’s best culinary scenes. As we have family in Heraklion, we’ve visited them multiple times over the last few years, giving us a chance to explore this beautiful island, with great local guidance. Crete highlights include Chania, Palace of Knosos, Rethymnon, Samaria Gorge (longest in Europe) and Elafonisi, a unique pink beach. Here are tips for visiting Crete!

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Great off the Radar European Towns

Posted 6th September, 2018
By Alex Kallimanis
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Last updated on March 11th, 2024 at 05:41 pmExperiential travel has become a buzzword in the industry, even though travelers have immersed themselves in foreign cultures for centuries. While cities like London, Paris and Amsterdam are wonderful to visit, they’re also extremely touristy capitals. You’ll generally get more value for your money (especially in the…

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The Many Reasons You Will Love Chania, Crete

Posted 7th March, 2017
By Alex Kallimanis
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Last updated on February 11th, 2025 at 05:34 pmThere’s something magical about the second largest town on Greece’s biggest island. We’re frequently asked “where is your favorite place?” Chania, Crete ranks among our top destinations. There are a lot of beautiful places in the world, so the warmth and hospitality of locals helps a destination…

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