Archive for Category: "greece"
An Affordable Greek Experience
Before you book your next flight or vacation, consider this: Imagine being surrounded by exotic black-sanded beaches, drink in hand, Greek music gently humming in the background, as you delve into the best dish you’ve ever had. But this isn’t just about the food; it’s about the experience. My experience
Heading to Europe: Now or NEVER!
Last year I took an incredible trip to Europe. Spain, Italy & Greece to be exact. It was the trip I had dreamed of taking for years but something always held me back…money, timing with work, and the idea that I needed to go with friends, family or a boyfriend
The Little Known Island of Naxos
This June, my husband and I took a two week trip to the Greek Isles for our honeymoon. For part of the trip, we wanted to go a little bit off the beaten path, and with this in mind, Shirley Smith at Meander Adventures, encouraged us to visit the island of Naxos
Three Tips for Solo Travel in Greece
The Greek islands are ideal for solo female travelers during high season between the end of May and the end of August. Australia’s winter falls during Greece’s summer so most Aussies venture over to surf, party and island hop. You’ll be in good company. Because most other people are also travelers looking to make friends, it’s easy to collect a group as you move around the islands
Stung in the Ocean: Surviving Jellyfish on My Solo Trip
I didn’t know I had been stung–at first. And then it hit me. My legs burned, screaming for relief from the salty water. I vividly remember three things: the Mediterranean breeze drifting across my brown nose, the whoosh of escaping air from my lungs, and Emilio’s hand in the small of my back pushing toward shore.
