Journaling The Journey
Isolated and shut off from the world for so long, Albania emerged from communist rule in 1991 and has been slowly trying to catch up to modernity…very slowly. Traveling through most of northern Albania was like traveling back in time and back to the grey, drab colors of the Soviet era. At this point you […]
Our last 10 days in Greece were spent on the northern part of it’s largest island – Crete. With thousands of years of culture and history, there are many pockets to experience and enjoy. We will share those pockets that were our favorites but also cover the areas of Crete that we will not return […]
During this trip to the Greek Islands we decided to skip the most popular destinations like Mykonos and Santorini and focused on less traveled gems.
Paros quickly become one of my favorite islands of the Cyclades. It is located in the heart of the Aegean Sea and has many traditional villages showing off the unique Cycladic architecture. The little towns are adorned with cobblestone streets, whitewashed sugar houses and blue-domed churches. And of course Antiparos – Paros’ smaller sidekick island […]
Milos is yet another stunning island in the Cyclades of the Greek Islands. Yet it truly stands out. Why? Well because to many it is the most exotic island in the Aegean Sea. Milos is painted with extraordinary colors and a stunning landscape throughout. Volcanic rocks paint the beaches red, pink and orange. There are […]