Tag: tips

  • Paros vs Naxos: Which Island Is Better?

    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…

  • 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)

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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…

  • 10 Historical Greek Landmarks in Athens You Can’t Miss

    10 Historical Greek Landmarks in Athens You Can’t Miss

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    Let’s uncover some of the breathtaking beauty and mystery surrounding Greece’s past. Come with me on a journey through history as we explore some of the most incredible Greek historical landmarks that are must-visits for any history buff or traveler!

  • Best Area to Stay in Athens, Greece

    Best Area to Stay in Athens, Greece

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    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)

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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.…

  • My Honest Guide to Visiting Greece for the First Time

    My Honest Guide to Visiting Greece for the First Time

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    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

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    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…

  • Greek Islands on a Budget: Tips to Help You Plan Your Next Greek Adventure

    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…

  • Off Season in Greece: Your Questions Answered for October to May Travel

    Off Season in Greece: Your Questions Answered for October to May Travel

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    If you’ve been here for a while, you already know I pretty much have a part time residency in Greece at this point (at least a 90 day at a time one). I’ve been visiting every year since 2021, hopping between islands, exploring villages, road tripping the mainland, and sweating…

  • Best Hotels to Stay at in Athens, Greece

    Best Hotels to Stay at in Athens, Greece

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    The first time I visited Athens, I stayed in a neighborhood that looked great on paper but… let’s just say it wasn’t exactly the dream backdrop I had pictured for my big Acropolis moment. That very first trip taught me that in Athens, your hotel isn’t just a place to…