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 […]
Incredible Naxos – Why you must visit!
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. Naxos is the greenest and one of the most mountainous islands of the Cyclades. It’s sandy beaches are breathtaking, stretching for miles and miles on the western part of the […]
Paros and Antiparos – 2 Amazing Islands
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 Greece – Best things to see and do
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 […]
Eastern Calabria – 6 Amazing Towns you Cannot Miss
Eastern Calabria is very different from it’s western more populated part. Yet they both share a fascinating fusion of hundreds of miles of coastline with ancient rocky outcrops, interesting history and mountains. The drive from Matera in Basilicata to eastern Calabria was quite long, so we decided to spend a night in Le Castella – […]
Why Sassi Matera, Italy is 1 of the most Fascinating Towns in the World!
Matera is located in the southern part of Italy. And although it is very Italian, it is definitely not your quintessential Italian town! It doesn’t have the typical perfect piazzas and cathedrals. Nor does it have the top designer stores. However, the second you see Sassi the ancient part of the city you will know […]
Best Places to See on the Amalfi Coast
Every time I visit this magical coast I see something new, feel a new emotion or find an even more memorable spot to swoon over. We have frequented these enchanting parts numerous times. Each time I fall in love deeper and harder with the gems that we discover . At this point I think that […]
Western Calabria – 6 Stunning Towns
Geographically, Calabria is the most southern part of the Italian boot. This southern part of Italy is such a delight. Because it is steeped with history, ancient art, architecture, incredible vistas, sandy beaches and amazing food to dazzle all senses. Find out which areas of Calabria we enjoyed the most! Getting to Calabria Taking the […]
Sicily – 10 Most Amazing Towns
Sicily, Italy should be on every ones bucket list. Why? Well it is one of Italy’s biggest hidden jewels. The island has deep history, important archaeological sites, beautiful beaches, breathtaking hikes, good wines and some of the most charming coastal towns. Getting to Sicily Thankfully our almost 10 hour ferry ride from Malta to Catania […]
Gozo & Comino the 2 Jewels of Malta
Malta is an archipelago comprised of 3 islands. Of course the main island is the one most people visit the most. Yet, the true crown jewels of this country are Gozo and Comino. Why do you ask? Well, the best beach in Malta is on Comino called Blue Lagoon. It is pure magic. The main […]