Greece

This was my third visit to Greece and I keep finding new reasons to return. This time I explored beyond Crete and discovered a completely different side of the country. Parthenon never loses its impact no matter how many times you've seen it. The food still makes me happy in ways I can't fully expl…

Did Greece on a shoestring for 16 days and it was absolutely manageable. Based in cheap guesthouses near Mykonos centre and ate mostly at local spots — baklava from street stalls cost almost nothing and was better than anything in a tourist restaurant. Santorini caldera has an entry fee but worth e…

First time in Greece and I tried to approach it with open eyes rather than preconceptions. Crete was the base and a good one — central, manageable, and with strong food options including the best spanakopita I've ever had. Acropolis was the big set piece and fully justified the trip. Two things wor…

After a lot of research I thought I knew what to expect from Greece. Some things matched: Palace of Knossos is as spectacular as every review says, and Crete has a genuine energy I'd read about. The fresh seafood by the harbour obsession is completely justified. What I wasn't prepared for: exceptio…

Did 21 days solo in Greece and found it extremely manageable as a solo traveller. The transport network around Thessaloniki is decent and getting to Acropolis independently was straightforward. Met fellow travellers easily and locals were generally happy to chat. stunning island scenery was a perso…