My Travels
15 Epic Things To Do In Barcelona
Barcelona is one of my all time favorite cities. Seriously, after my 1st visit I was ready to pack up all of my belongings and move. This Catalonian capital along the Mediterranean is famous for its rich culture, lively nightlife, and historic architecture. Let me assure you there is no shortage of things to do…
Read MoreTop 10 Things To Do In Athens
Though Athens sometimes gets negative reviews from those who travel there, I have nothing but good things say about this city after my visit. The city is chock full of ancient ruins, world class museums, good shopping, and great food. Keep reading to discover my top 10 favorite things to do in Athens, from the…
Read MoreTop 10 Unforgettable Experiences To Have In Santorini
When I first imagined myself visiting Santorini, I pictured myself leisurely sitting on a beach, taking way too many photos of the island’s famous whitewashed and blue capped buildings, and relaxing while taking in the sunset. While I did manage to find time for all of these relaxing activities on my trip, I quickly found…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Budget Guide To Santorini
When I first began planning what I like to call my big fat Greek adventure, I knew one thing…I simply had to visit Santorini. The stunning white buildings and blue church domes set against the incredible backdrop of the Aegean were pretty much what I imagined when I pictured Greece. The only issue was that…
Read MoreAthens Sounion Day Trip: Visiting the Seaside Temple of Poseidon
If you headed to Athens in search of ancient ruins, love the sea, and happen to have a day to spare, then a day trip to Cape Sounion is the perfect way to spend a day! A short distance from Athens (around 70 km), Sounion is home to the breathtaking Temple of Poseidon and boasts…
Read MoreThe Ultimate Guide To Visiting Cinque Terre (Plus Sample Itinerary!)
The 5 coastal towns that make up Italy’s Cinque Terre, or “Five Lands”, are one of Italy’s most popular tourist destinations, and its not hard to see why. With 5 stunning and colorful cliffside towns, unforgettable views of the Mediterranean, and excellent hiking trails, there is something irresistible about this seaside destination. In my time living…
Read MoreSkopelos to Alonissos Day Trip-Must or Bust?
This summer, I was fortunate enough to find myself staying on the beautiful island of Skopelos in the Sporades islands for an entire month! Though the trip wasn’t entirely vacation (you can read about my Workaway experience here), I immediately set to work putting together an itinerary of things to do on the island when…
Read MoreHow I Spent 1 Month In Greece (Almost) For Free!
Have you ever been so stressed out that you began fantasizing about escaping to a faraway island? In January, overwhelmed by the hectic work & travel lifestyle I was living in Florence, I found myself wishing I could. However, with limited funds it seemed it would be difficult to turn this dream into a reality.…
Read More10 Ways To Bring The Magic of Mamma Mia! To Your Skopelos Visit
Mamma Mia! As I sat in the theater back in 2008, singing along to my favorite ABBA songs, I never would have guessed that 8 years later I would be channeling my inner Amanda Seyfried on Skopelos, the very island where much of the movie was filmed. I even spent my 30 days on Skopelos…
Read More8 Great Tips For Visiting The Acropolis
The Acropolis is one of the most popular archaeological sites in all of Greece, and is a must see if you are headed to Athens. As someone who majored in art history in college, visiting the Acropolis myself was pretty much a dream come true. You don’t have to be an expert on ancient Greek…
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