What Does the Parthenon Look Like in 2014?
At nearly 2,500 years old, the Parthenon is one of the world’s most famous buildings. We all learned about it at school at some point, and it’s as iconic as the Roman Colosseum and the pyramids in...
View ArticleAthens One Day Cruise: 3 Greek Islands in 12 hours!
Some believe you have to go far away from Athens and the Parthenon to find the true beauty and relaxation Greece has to offer, with some skipping the Athenian capital all together and flying to far...
View ArticleWhere Wanderlust Marriage Travelled: 2014 Recap
2013 was a huge year of travelling for us, as we combined to visit 12 countries on four continents. 2014 was equally a big year of travel, and we also moved continents. After over six years living...
View ArticleBoston’s Greek Independence Day Parade
Our first Greek Independence Day Parade in Boston was filled with an abundance of floats, festivities and great vibes. Every year Greek churches and organizations from across New England come...
View ArticleUltimate Guide to Maximizing Your Travels in Europe
We spent six years of our lives divided between Amsterdam and Dublin and were afforded the opportunity to travel around Europe extensively. Bell calls me a “hopeless maximizer” because I have a hard...
View ArticleWhat Are the Best Olympic Cities to Visit?
Amid controversies over viruses, pollution, and doping, the 2016 Rio Olympics are underway. But for all the criticism and second guessing that Brazil has faced, once the games begin, the spotlight is...
View ArticleThe Odyssey of a Korean War Veteran
This is a guest post written by Alexander Kallimanis Sr. In 1951, he served among 1,263 Greek soldiers and 21 nationalities, as part of the United Nations mission to protect South Korea from coming...
View ArticlePalace of Knosos, Europe’s Oldest Civilization
Legendary myths and history collide at the oldest advanced civilization in the western world. The Palace of Knosos, just outside the largest city on Greece’s biggest island, Heraklion, Crete is unique...
View ArticleTravel Recap of 2016, Packed with Tips
2016 was a crazy year. Americans selected a self serving celebrity businessman with no political experience to be in charge of the most powerful army in the world. And British people voted to leave the...
View ArticleA Wealth of Reasons to Love Chania, Crete
There’s something magical about the second largest town on Greece’s biggest island. We’re frequently asked “what is your favorite place?” For us, it’s now Chania, Crete. There’s a lot of beautiful...
View ArticleReasons Greece Should Be Your Next Vacation
Greece is a wonderful country to visit and we’re excited to be returning again next week! Being a dual Greek and American citizen, I may be a little biased, but nearly 30 million people visited Greece...
View Article5 Great Tips for Visiting Athens in 2018
I’ve made eight trips to Greece since 1999. Beautiful scenery, hospitable people and great times continue to draw us back. I’ve enjoyed watching Athens transform over the years, and the city is as cool...
View ArticleTips for Visiting Naxos: Best of Greece
Naxos is one of the best all around islands in Greece. Its main town of Naxos Chora features charming pedestrian-only laneways and has a picturesque harbor with breathtaking sunsets. The main town is...
View ArticleTravel Recap of 2016, Packed with Tips
2016 was a crazy year. Americans selected a self serving celebrity businessman with no political experience to be in charge of the most powerful army in the world. And British people voted to leave the...
View ArticleReasons You Will Love Chania, Crete
There’s something magical about the second largest town on Greece’s biggest island. We’re frequently asked “what is your favorite place?” For us, it’s now Chania, Crete. There’s a lot of beautiful...
View ArticleReasons Greece Should Be Your Next Vacation
Greece is a wonderful country to visit and we’re excited to be returning again next week! Being a dual Greek and American citizen, I may be a little biased, but nearly 30 million people visited Greece...
View Article5 Great Tips for Visiting Athens in 2018
I’ve made eight trips to Greece since 1999. Beautiful scenery, hospitable people and great times continue to draw us back. I’ve enjoyed watching Athens transform over the years, and the city is as cool...
View ArticleTips for Visiting Naxos: Best of Greece
Naxos is one of the best all around islands in Greece. Its main town of Naxos Chora features charming pedestrian-only laneways and has a picturesque harbor with breathtaking sunsets. The main town is...
View ArticleWhat Else is There to do Near Olympia, Greece?
Birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games in 776 BC, Olympia is one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Greece. Nearby, tourists are also drawn to a long stretch of sandy beaches, with...
View Article5 Wonderful Destinations to Visit in 2018
By Alex Kallimanis: 2017 is in our rear view mirror, and I hope it was a good year for you. If it was not, you are probably especially excited for a vacation in 2018. We visited some fantastic...
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