By Alex Kallimanis: I’m a dual American and Greek citizen that’s made eight trips to Greece as an adult. Beyond visiting family, I love to experience somewhere new every time I visit. How to spend the perfect week in Greece is certainly subjective. If you want to lie on the beach by day and party…
By Alex Kallimanis: The Greek islands conjure images of beautiful beaches, dramatic cliffs and narrow white washed pedestrian laneways. Tourism in Greece is booming again, and in summer, some islands are overwhelmed with visitors. During eight previous trips to Greece over the years, I’ve been fortunate to visit many of Greece’s most beautiful islands. Here…
By Alex Kallimanis: There’s something magical about the second largest town on Greece’s biggest island. We’re frequently asked “where is your favorite destination?” For us, Chania, Crete ranks right at the top. There are a lot of beautiful places in the world, so the warmth and hospitality of locals helps to set top destinations apart….
Legendary myths and history collide at the oldest advanced civilization in the western world. The Palace of Knosos, just outside the largest city on Greece’s biggest island, Heraklion, Crete is unique and controversial. Originally discovered by the Cretan merchant Minos Kalokairinos in 1877, English aristocrat Sir. Arthur Evans’ team did the majority of excavations beginning in…
