The first thing I realized about Oia: the sunsets there really are every bit as wonderful as Pinterest, Instagram, and the internet writ large would have you believe they are. The second thing I realized about Oia: the streets there really are every bit as charming – and eminently photographable – as you had imagined … More Oia: When Travel Dreams Become Travel Reality
I adored my accommodations at Absolute Bliss in Imerovigli, so it was with a bit of a heavy heart that I packed my bags and prepared to move on to a different sun-drenched Santorini town. I had saved Oia – perhaps the Santorini destination – for last, and my expectations could not have been higher. Luckily, … More Oia: Chasing Sunsets at Charisma Suites
As I’ve mentioned, my time on Santorini centered primarily around relaxation. But, every now and then, I would drag myself from my balcony hot tub (ah, the struggle!) and head out for an activity. And what better activity than wine tasting? In Santorini, winemaking goes back literally thousands of years, so you know they must … More Santorini: Exploring the Island’s Wine Roads
In truth, I feel a bit like I gave Fira short shrift; I did not spend much time there, just a few short hours. Mostly, I think that’s due to the fact that I was eager to head back to my idyllic hotel in Imerovigli (and, let’s be real, to the comforts of my private hot … More Fira: Sunshine, Shopping, and Streets of Bougainvillea
During my stay in Imerovigli, Santorini, I was primarily focused on pure and simple relaxation. Yet when I learned that Imerovigli was within walking distance of the city of Fira, I knew I had to make the trip there at least once. And because this was Santorini, where everything feels tinged with magic, the views … More Santorini: A Breathtaking Hike from Imerovigli to Fira
I have wanted to visit Santorini for what feels like FOR.E.VER (said in booming Sandlot voice for full effect). Last fall, I finally made it happen and, happily, the trip was just as much of a dream as I always hoped it would be. In fact, I might run out of glowing adjectives by the time … More Imerovigli: Finding Absolute Bliss on the Island of Santorini
What exactly to say about Athens? In truth, it’s not my favorite city – nor is it, by any means, my least favorite. In parts, it’s a bit rough around the edges and dreary; in other parts, vibrant and colorful. It has magnificent monuments (arguably the most magnificent monuments of all, at least in Europe), amazing … More Athens: A Few Final Postcards from a City of Contradictions
Upon returning from a trip, I always tend to gravitate toward that country’s cuisine for a while. And perhaps no country’s food has stuck with me quite the way Greek cuisine has; after my first trip in 2008, I became obsessed with all manner of Greek favorites: feta, spanakopita, moussaka, and more. While you can find … More Athens: Exploring the Plaka’s Culinary Backstreets
In undergrad, I majored in history, and the first two history classes I ever took were about Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Perhaps that’s why, then, I feel a particular twinge of awe when I stand inside Rome’s Colosseum or atop Athens’s Acropolis. I am a complete history dork, and experiencing the places that are the cradle … More Athens: Atop the Awe-Inspiring Acropolis
For awhile last year, I was posting a look back at past travels every Wednesday. Life got in the way and I stopped doing it, but I figured I’d start back up again. Today’s post is from my graduation trip to Greece in the summer of 2008. You can find the rest of my Greece … More Travel Flashback: Epidavros & Hydra
