Tag: Greece

  • 8 Greek Islands I’d Actually Send a First Timer To (And Why I’m Skipping the Obvious Ones)

    8 Greek Islands I’d Actually Send a First Timer To (And Why I’m Skipping the Obvious Ones)

    So, you’re planning your very first Greek island trip. First of all, solid life choice. Second of all, you’re probably feeling slightly overwhelmed by how many islands there actually are (there are over 200 inhabited ones btw). This guide focuses on the best Greek islands to visit for the first…

  • Paros vs Naxos: Which Island Is Better?

    Paros vs Naxos: Which Island Is Better?

    If you’ve narrowed your Greece trip down to Paros and Naxos, congrats!! You’ve ended up choosing between two of my favorite islands in Greece. Unfortunately, that’s where the easy part ends. Paros and Naxos sit right next to each other in the Cyclades, separated by less than an hour on…

  • The Best Beaches in Skopelos, Greece (And the One Everyone Skips By Mistake)

    The Best Beaches in Skopelos, Greece (And the One Everyone Skips By Mistake)

    Skopelos is where most of the first Mamma Mia! was filmed, “Honey, Honey,” “Lay All Your Love on Me,” “The Winner Takes It All,” and a good chunk of the rest, so if you’ve ever belted ABBA in your car with total conviction, you owe this island a visit. But…

  • Non-Touristy Greek Islands for Travelers Who Hate Crowds

    Non-Touristy Greek Islands for Travelers Who Hate Crowds

    Before we even get started I just want to establish that “non-touristy” does not mean boring. But it does mean you’re not fighting a cruise ship schedule or elbowing the influencer next to you for a sunset photo. Greece has over 200 inhabited islands, yet the same handful still get…

  • Greek Islands to Avoid on Your First Trip (And What to Choose Instead)

    Greek Islands to Avoid on Your First Trip (And What to Choose Instead)

    Before I get into Greek islands to avoid, I just have to set one thing straight. I love Greece. Deeply. Repeatedly. Enough to keep going back every single year and somehow still find new ways to fall for it. I’ve spent over six months living and traveling in Greece across…

  • Best Santorini Alternatives for Travelers Who Want the Beauty Without the Crowds

    Best Santorini Alternatives for Travelers Who Want the Beauty Without the Crowds

    I don’t hate Santorini. I actually think it’s one of the most beautiful places in Greece. But I also understand why so many travelers leave feeling so disappointed. Santorini has become one of the most famous islands in the world, and with that popularity comes some downsides. Cruise ships unload…

  • Best Area to Stay in Athens, Greece

    Best Area to Stay in Athens, Greece

    If I had a euro for every time someone asked me “Where’s the best area to stay in Athens?” I could afford a Golden Visa by now. People are always sliding into my DMs or cornering me at family dinners for Athens advice. What to do, where to eat, and,…

  • The Ultimate Guide to Island Hopping in Greece (Routes, Tips, and Mistakes to Avoid)

    The Ultimate Guide to Island Hopping in Greece (Routes, Tips, and Mistakes to Avoid)

    Island hopping in Greece is one of those things that lives rent free in your head long before you ever do it. You picture yourself gliding across the Aegean, hair blowing in the wind, arriving at each new island like the main character in your own Mamma Mia summer movie.…

  • My Honest Guide to Visiting Greece for the First Time

    My Honest Guide to Visiting Greece for the First Time

    My love for Greece started during childhood sleepovers with my sister and two aunts, where we’d belt songs from Mamma Mia like our lives depended on it. My aunts were obsessed with the stage show, and by the time the movie came out in 2008, I was fully sold on…

  • Finding the Best Area to Stay in Skopelos: What You Need to Know

    Finding the Best Area to Stay in Skopelos: What You Need to Know

    So you’re planning your own Mamma Mia! trip to Skopelos Island. You’ve probably watched the movie countless times, you’re getting ready to book your flights, but one big question remains: Where’s the best area to stay in Skopelos? That’s where this guide comes in. Figuring out the logistics of your…