The Best Guide to Balos Beach, Crete

Balos Beach is one of the best beaches in Chania

Globally known for its enthralling natural beauty and dreamy appearance, the lagoon known as Balos Beach is located on the northwestern side of Chania on the island of Crete. Balos Lagoon is formed between Cape Gramvousa and the small Cape Tigani and below …

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11 Uninhabited Greek Islands to Visit

Lihadonisia - Uninhabited Greek Islands

Greece is known for its beautiful islands with endless coastlines and emerald crystal-clear waters. The beautiful Cyclades, the Dodecanese, and the Ionian Islands are among the few island complexes with distinct beauty, characteristic architecture, and a different character. However, did …

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Why the houses in Greece are white and blue?

Castle of Astypalaia

One of the most iconic images associated with Greece, apart from the Parthenon glistening under the Athenian sun, is that of the whitewashed, bright houses with blue windows or church domes. Huddled together like sheep at the slopes of dry, …

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Best Beaches in Chios

Vroulidia Beach - Best beaches in Chios

Chios, a Greek island of immense beauty, is mainly known for its mastic, famously growing on mastic trees only in the forest of Chios. Its beauty, however, does not only lie there. You can explore its hidden treasures, namely, the …

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Island Day Trips From Athens

The beautiful island of Hydra

Athens is the capital of Greece, with many sights to see, places to explore, and a rich history to unravel. However, there are also many islands near the Attica region, ideal for daily trips from Athens. Travelers and locals prefer …

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Psiri Athens: A guide to a vibrant neighborhood

Central, trendy, and unconventional: this is Psiri, the ultimate nightlife district in Athens. Young travelers will surely love this area of the city because it’s full of entertainment possibilities and it shows an interesting mix of past and present in …

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Best Beaches in Antiparos

Ag Georgios Beach in Antiparos

Situated in the southern Aegean Sea, Antiparos is an exquisitely beautiful and spectacular island in the heart of the Cyclades in Greece. The perfect spot for a family holiday or a romantic getaway, Antiparos is home to some of the …

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Best Greek Islands to visit in May

Mykonos - Greek islands to visit in May

Visiting the Greek islands in May has many advantages. Generally, there are far fewer tourists, the weather is milder (great for hiking and outdoor pursuits) and you can still swim in the blue waters of the Aegean – though it …

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