Prior to visiting Crete, I had absolute confidence that Cretan food would be great. When we first traveled to Athens a few years ago, we were frequently told…”if you think this food is good, then you…
Chania and Heraklion are Crete’s two largest cities, and each has its own airport. They are only separated by 87 miles (140km), and so it is very common for visitors to include both in their Crete…
When you are planning a trip to Crete, your first decision will likely concern your primary location. Crete is a large island and features two popular gateway airports. One is located in the capital city of…
One of the easiest day trips you can take while visiting Merida Mexico is to the nearby town of Izamal – also known as the Yucatan’s Yellow City. Izamal gets this name because most buildings in…
I love tacos! In fact, if pressed to name my favorite food, I would probably say that it’s tacos. So I’m sure you can imagine how much I enjoyed myself in Merida Mexico. Merida is considered…
Merida Mexico is the largest city in the Yucatan peninsula with a population of well over a million people. Merida also has a reputation as the safest city in Mexico. But is Merida a good destination…