My Favorite Food and Travel of 2022
2022 was the greatest year of travel I’ve ever had. My retirement late last year allowed me the opportunity to pursue my lifelong passion for travel in a way that I’ve never been able to. Slower travel. A chance to spend a longer period of time in some pretty amazing places. A chance to really absorb the history, culture, and cuisine of each destination, rather than just quickly hitting the…
11 Photos That Will Convince You to Visit Athens Greece
I was surprised by how much I loved Athens Greece. Travelers to Greece easily get distracted by the allure of the Greek Islands, so Athens can end up an afterthought on many Greece travel itineraries. But Athens is rich in history, culture, and food! And it’s beautiful too! Here are 10 photos from my recent stay that should convince you to visit Athens Greece. The Acropolis No matter where you…
A Two Day Trip to Magical Meteora Greece
When you think about traveling to Greece, what comes to mind? Certainly Athens and all of its ancient wonders like the Parthenon. And absolutely the Greek Islands – names like Santorini and Mykonos often take the very top spot on many Greek traveler’s bucket lists. But what about Meteora? I dare say that many travelers contemplating a trip to Greece – especially Americans – haven’t even heard of it. Well,…
Traveling in Greece – 10 Things I Learned in a Dream Destination
Greece had always been a dream destination for me, as I’m sure it is for many of you. However, traveling in Greece has always seemed like a fairly big undertaking. Greece has a lot to share with a traveler. And I wanted to be sure I had the time to do Greece justice. Now I do. And so we went. Here’s 10 things I learned while traveling in…
Things to Do In Syros Greece – A Cyclades Charmer
Syros. One of Greece’s famed Cyclades Islands. Maybe not as famous as some of its Cycladic neighbors like Mykonos or Santorini, but still a wonderful place to visit. We spent one week exploring Syros during our time in Greece, and loved every minute of it. Let me tell you all about this charming island, and show you my top things to do while visiting Syros Greece. Why Syros So if Syros…
Lefkes Greece – Hiking an Ancient Byzantine Road on Paros Island
Lefkes is a scenic small village, high in the mountains of Paros, one of Greece’s famed Cyclades Islands. A visit to this charming town should top any traveler’s list of Things to Do in Paros. But in my opinion, the very best part of visiting Lefkes is hiking the nearby Byzantine Road. This ancient road once linked Lefkes to its closest neighbor – the town of Prodromos. The road is…
