The worst part of being an adult
Most things will be okay eventually, but not everything will be. Sometimes you’ll put up a good fight and lose. Sometimes you’ll hold on really hard and realize there is…
The most stylish boutique hotels in Rhodes
Rhodes is the largest island in the Dodecanese island group and one of the most popular destinations in Greece. It is famous for its long sandy beaches, as well as…
Searching for the elusive white heron in Ōkārito
As the years tick by and I come close to wrapping up a decade of ex-pat life in New Zealand, the list of places I haven’t been to shrinks. But…
Visiting Athens with kids
Being the capital city of Greece, Athens is full of opportunities! There are so many things to do that no matter how long you are staying, it is certain that…
What we love about Nafplion (our ultimate favorites)
The thing you notice at the first glimpse of Nafplion is how charming it is. This little town of Peloponnese is as it has just come out of a fairy tale…
Greek islands in winter: to visit or not to visit?
We are frequently asked if the Greek islands are worth to visit in the wintertime, which practically means from November to March for Greece. Although over the last years there…
7 Hotels in Crete to fall in love with
Accommodation in Crete is more than just a service; The island’s hotels will allow you to experience the authentic Greek hospitality and their facilities have been specifically designed to make…
The 4 must-visit secret villages of Mani
The peninsula of Mani, and more specifically, Cape Tainaro, is the southernmost point of the mainland of Europe. It is located 3 and a half hours away from Athens by…
Athens riviera: Every little secret you need to know
What if we told you that there’s a coastal paradise just a few kilometers away from Athens? We’re talking about Athens Riviera, an idyllic coast that will make all your…
6 experiences you can only have on the Otago Peninsula
One of the first holidays I ever took from Wanaka about eight years ago was to the Otago Peninsula on the outskirts of Dunedin. We camped at a holiday park,…