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Take the Quiz →At the end of last month we took a short trip to Charleston, a city I’ve been wanting to explore for years. I’ve heard great things about the restaurant scene and nearby sights, and living in New England makes this a fairly easy weekend getaway. So naturally, I was excited to eat my way through the city. I had a…
Read the PostLast Updated May 2026 When planning a trip to Greece, Athens is often seen as just a necessary stopover or the place you land before heading to the islands. But after spending time there on multiple trips, I’ve come to appreciate it as more than just a layover. Athens is complex: chaotic, beautiful, rough around the edges, and layered with…
Read the PostClick here to shop the digital guide. After years of exploring the Greek Islands and falling deeper in love with each return visit, I’m thrilled to announce that The Greek Islands Digital Guide is here. This isn’t just another travel guide — it’s a comprehensive, beautifully designed resource that distills everything I’ve learned from countless island-hopping adventures into one…
Read the PostUpdated for 2026 with current hotel recommendations, restaurants, and travel tips. Paros has become increasingly popular in recent years since we first visited during this Greek island hopping trip; it was initially recommended to us as a ‘foodie’ island. Naoussa town in particular attracts visitors seeking both authentic Greek charm and cosmopolitan amenities. Paros is incredibly diverse: this crowd-pleasing island…
Read the PostWhen I first learned of Tinos, I was surprised no one had recommended it to me before. Just a 15-minute ferry ride from Mykonos, Tinos remains relatively undiscovered: quieter, more authentic, and dotted with traditional villages that feel worlds away from its famous neighbor. After 10 days exploring hidden corners and uncovering one gem after another, Tinos has become one…
Read the PostLast updated August 2026 This guide is for anyone planning time in Athens, whether it’s your first visit, a return trip, or a stopover before heading to the Greek Islands and beyond. If you’re heading to the Greek Islands before or after Athens, don’t miss my Greek Islands Digital Guide which includes day-by-day itineraries, ferry tips, curated stays, and recommended…
Read the PostLast Updated September 2026 There are few travel experiences as transportive as standing in a lavender field in full bloom. Provence’s lavender season is a sensory escape like no other—the rich scent in the air, the meditative hum of honey bees, and the endless rows of violet stretching to the horizon. If you’re dreaming of photographing iconic purple fields or…
Read the PostUpdated for 2026 with current hotel recommendations, restaurants, and travel tips. Folegandros, Greece is a hidden gem conveniently close to Santorini yet wonderfully less visited. After an attempt at visiting this island a few years back (in which we ended up island hopping to Naxos instead), we finally made it to stay at the beachfront boutique hotel I’d been eyeing…
Read the PostBougainvillea growing in Galaxidi, Greece in May Your month-by-month guide for experiencing Greece at its finest. Greece is one of my favorite destinations in the world, and I’m convinced there is no bad time to visit. If you’re wondering when to visit Greece, here’s a breakdown of the best weather for your trip—season by season. While summer might be the…
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