Tag: Greek islands
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8 Greek Islands I’d Actually Send a First Timer To (And Why I’m Skipping the Obvious Ones)
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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…
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Paros vs Naxos: Which Island Is Better?
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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…
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The Best Beaches in Skopelos, Greece (And the One Everyone Skips By Mistake)
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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…
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Non-Touristy Greek Islands for Travelers Who Hate Crowds
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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…
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Greek Islands to Avoid on Your First Trip (And What to Choose Instead)
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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…
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Best Santorini Alternatives for Travelers Who Want the Beauty Without the Crowds
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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…
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The Ultimate Guide to Island Hopping in Greece (Routes, Tips, and Mistakes to Avoid)
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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.…
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A Complete Guide to Skopelos Island (The ‘Mamma Mia!’ Island)
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Planning your next Greek island adventure and wondering if Skopelos is worth a visit? I’ll just cut to the chase… it absolutely IS! Skopelos may not have the global fame of Santorini or Mykonos, but this gorgeous, forested paradise in the Northern Sporades archipelago offers an authentic Greek experience that’s…
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What to Pack for Greece in Summer 2026
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In 2021, I ditched my organized tour in Mykonos to take a solo day trip to Delos. While everyone else recovered from the night out before, I was sprinting to the port with a tote bag and an aggressive desire to nerd out over 2,000 year old ruins. But by…
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Greek Islands on a Budget: Tips to Help You Plan Your Next Greek Adventure
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Chances are, if you’ve seen Mamma Mia or Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, you’ve dreamed of visiting Greece. But one of the things that halts all of us in our steps when planning a trip, is the potential cost. If you are in the same boat, read on to learn…
