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Where to stay in Nafplio, Greece

  Looking for where to stay in Nafplio, Greece? If you are reading this you are probably looking for somewhere to stay in Nafplio, Greece. Lucky you! Nafplio is considered one of Greece’s most beautiful and romantic cities, and I have to agree: it’s definitely one of my favourites too. …

18 Things to do in Nafplio, Greece

    Looking for things to do in Nafplio, Greece? I’ve always found Greece fascinating: At the crossroads of the East and West and the cradle of western civilisation, the country offers so much for tourists of all ages. Sunshine, sandy beaches, ancient archaeological sites and fabulous food and drink …

Crete’s Elfafonissi: Top 10 European beach!

  Consistently ranked in the top beach in the world (Europe’s Best 10 Beaches According to Trip Advisor) Elafonissi Beach is in the southwestern side of Crete and about 75 kilometers from the town of Chania. Elafonissi Beach is actually a small island you can walk to and it’s surrounded …

Is Santorini worth the hype?

Ah, the blues of Santorini! Talk to any avid traveller and they will say this small Greek Island in the Agean sea is on their bucket list to visit. It certainly was on mine! I first visited when I was just out of Uni and on a summer Interrail trip …

Crete ruins: Tips for visiting the Palace of Knossos

  You can’t go to Crete without visiting the Palace of Knossos, the largest Bronze Age archaeological site and thought to be Europe’s oldest city. The birthplace of Europe’s oldest civilisation, the Minoans, the site dates back more than 4,000 years! IT’s one of the best Crete ruins you will …

Crete: Filion Suites and Spa

  As I write this I’m sitting on a white chaise lounge next to an infinity pool full of sparkling blue water. There’s a glass of dry local white next to me, the outside of the glass beaded from the cold liquid inside. I’m facing the Med and can just …