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4 off-the-beaten-path summer road trip ideas around Athens
As Athens airport is the biggest international airport in Greece, it marks the beginning of a Greek getaway for many. From here, discovering the Acropolis, Santorini, or Mykonos is part of many itineraries. But why travel the path many have taken before you? Or probably even doing with you! Greece is a versatile and beautiful…
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Limin Ieraka. Fresh fish at Greece’s fjord
While you’re traveling, you sometimes find a rare and perfect place. A spot so peaceful you can just sit there and let time pass by. Limin Ieraka in Laconia is one of these places. A village that has managed to escape mass tourism, disconnected and surrounded by a unique landscape. Limin Ieraka is the perfect…
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10-day road trip guide through the Peloponnese
The Peloponnese peninsula is the ultimate summer destination on the Greek mainland. Untouched nature, clear blue water, and a rich history turn the region into a holiday paradise. The Peloponnese offers a huge variety of sights, from ancient Mycenae to the beautiful beaches in the Mani region. There is so much to see that it…
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Explore Neapoli in Greece
This summer, I discovered the most underrated Greek town. Neapoli Voion, or simply Neapoli or Vatika. This small town is located in the South of the least famous “leg” of the Peloponnese peninsula. The one with terrible roads and very few tourists. If people know Neapoli, it is because the ferries to Kythira depart from…
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The ultimate snacks for your summer road trip in Greece
When going on a road trip in a foreign country, it might be hard to find good snacks along the way. Where to go and what to buy? If you would ask me to name the best Greek snack, I would tell you to try bougatsa. However, this delicious dish is impossible to eat behind the…
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How to prepare a summer road trip in Greece?
In a month I will get on a flight to Athens to start a road trip through the eastern part of Peloponnese. From the acropolis to the most southern part of the Greek mainland. In ten days I will follow the coastline of this beautiful peninsula, covering over 1.000 km of road. But how can…
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Greek driving and lanes. There is always one more
The Greeks have to do almost everything by car. Going to work, picking up the kids, and doing groceries. Because of this, the roads are way too crowded, especially close to and inside the big cities. But Greeks and patience don’t go well together and so, Greek driving was invented. In this article, I will…
