Venice With Kids Introduction It is not hard to entertain kids in Venice, a pedestrian-friendly city with winding canals, multi-hued architecture, curved walking bridges, and church domes. Everything feels enchanted and a bit topsy-turvy, where the streets are water, cars are traded for boats, and high tide washes over the squares. This eccentric city will...Read More
Most Famous Movies Filmed in Greece Introductions Preparing for your trip to Greece can include seeing a movie or two filmed in Greece or the Greek islands. The white sand beaches, blue skies, and ancient villages will inspire you. Some of the films took bits and pieces of Greek islands and villages and combined them...Read More
Athens Less Than 48 Hours Challenge Introduction Spend 48 hours in Athens, and you can experience some truly fascinating history, ancient architecture and archaeology, spectacular views, and magical, scented pine woods. Or you can dine out in style, shop for the latest contemporary design, see cutting-edge art exhibits, and dance the night away at a...Read More
Venice Cultural Events and Festivals Introduction Venice is a visually stunning city, but it also has a rich cultural calendar, with festivals, concerts, and special religious observations nearly year-round. While the pre-lenten festival of Carnevale is Venice’s most famous annual event, every month sees something going on in the Lagoon City. Below is a month-to-month...Read More
Venice Less Than 48 Hours Challenge Introduction Does Venice need an introduction? Those iconic gondolas, the canals, and the picturesque, narrow streets define one of the most famous places in the world. Forget about traffic and the stresses of modern life and lose yourself (for a weekend at least) in La Serenissima. Although the buildings...Read More
Rome Travel Guide Introduction Rome (Map) is one of the most-visited cities in the world, with 20 million visitors per year. The city is a popular tourist destination, a vibrant mélange of historical ruins and modern architecture. With Eat, Pray, Love has added to the general quaint charm of Rome, walking the cobbled streets and...Read More
Ferries from Italy to Greece 2024 Introduction Ferries from Italy to Greece—Taking the ferry from Italy to Greece is one of the most popular ways to travel from one country to the other. Passengers traveling from central and northern Europe to Italy by car and then crossing to Greece by ferry prefer the trip yearly....Read More
Birdhouses in Turkey Introduction In Turkey, birdhouses are part of the collective past, returning to the Ottoman times. During the empire, architects built homes primarily for small birds, such as sparrows, on the side of mosques and stone buildings that would shelter them from the elements and provide a nesting area. The Ottomans established foundations...Read More
Nasreddin Hodja : Tales from Turkey Introduction Nasreddin Hodja is Turkey’s (and perhaps all of Islam’s) best-known trickster. His legendary wit and droll trickery were possibly based on the exploits and words of a historical imam. Nasreddin reputedly was born in 1208 in the village of Horto near Sivrihisar. In 1237 he moved to Aksehir,...Read More
Ferry from Athens – Schedules & Ferry Tickets Introduction Athens has three ports that serve most islands of the Aegean Sea, the Peloponnese, and Crete. These three ports are Piraeus, Rafina, and Lavrion; however, Piraeus is the biggest and busiest. The most popular destinations by ferry are Santorini, Paros, Mykonos, Milos, Naxos, Hydra, Sifnos, Andros,...Read More
Romantic Holidays in Greece Introduction The Greek islands have a unique charm, but which are the best for couples? The ingredients for the perfect romantic trip to Greece might include pretty bougainvillea-filled streets and romantic open-air restaurants—beautiful boat trips, and hikes to take in the hot thyme-scented scenery. Secluded beaches. Perhaps a daybed for lounging...Read More
Most Quiet Greek Islands Introduction Are you already planning your holidays in the Greek islands? Do you want to continue practicing social distancing and keep an air of isolation in your holidays? Quiet doesn’t necessarily mean small. Some of Greece’s most peaceful island destinations are also some of the largest. Even on famous islands blessed with...Read More
Ferries from Greece to Turkey Introduction The Greek islands of the Dodecanese and the north-east Aegean are very close to the Turkish Mediterranean coast, or the ‘Turquoise Coast.’ There are many ways to travel from Greece to Turkey by ferry, and you can find all the information about your ferry trip, the available ports, and...Read More
The Small Cyclades Introduction Golden stretches of sand, crystal clear waters, and charming taverns & bars are only a few reasons why island-hopping in the Small Cyclades should be next on your vacation wish list. Yes, we are sure you’ve heard of the Cyclades – they have long been a favorite holiday destination for travelers...Read More
