Greece
Greece is ancient ruins and island beaches in equal measure, with Athens covering the history side and the islands, from Santorini to Crete to the Cyclades, covering the beach side. Ferries connect most islands, though schedules can be irregular outside peak season. Food here is simple and reliable: olive oil, grilled fish, and fresh vegetables. Summer gets hot and crowded, so late spring or early fall usually makes for a better trip.
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Is Corfu Worth Visiting? Pros, Cons and Travel Tips (2026)
Corfu was a deliberate trip, not an add-on. I’d already spent time island hopping through the Aegean, on Mykonos and Santorini, and I wanted to see how the Ionian side of Greece compared, since everyone kept telling me it felt like a different country entirely. I flew in directly and spent a full nine days…
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Is Santorini Worth Visiting? Pros, Cons and Travel Tips (2026)
I added Santorini onto the same trip that took me to Mykonos, hopping a ferry south after my four days on Mykonos to see what all the fuss was actually about. I went back a second time the following June, this time flying in directly and staying a full week instead of rushing through in…
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Is Mykonos Worth Visiting? Pros, Cons and Travel Tips (2026)
I booked Mykonos almost as an afterthought. I was already in Athens for work, saw a ferry left from Piraeus most mornings, and figured I’d tack on four days before flying home. I went in expecting a slightly overhyped party island and left with a much more complicated opinion, one I’ve now tested twice, since…
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Is Thessaloniki Worth Visiting? Pros, Cons and Travel Tips (2026)
I first landed in Thessaloniki for a work conference, the same trip that later took me on to Athens. I’d budgeted zero expectations for the city itself, figuring it would be a forgettable stopover between meetings. Instead I ended up extending my flight by two days just to keep wandering the waterfront, and I’ve been…
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Is Athens Worth Visiting? Pros, Cons and Travel Tips (2026)
I’ve been to Athens twice now. The first trip was a rushed three days in April, squeezed between a work conference in Thessaloniki and a flight home. The second was a proper ten-day stay last September, when I finally had time to get lost in the side streets instead of sprinting between the big landmarks.…
