Greece
Another trip to Oia – Santorini
I was so captivated by the view I’d seen the night before, that I wanted to see it again. I
28/07/2016
Category: Greece
Located in the Aegean and Ionian Seas, Greece boasts a mix of amazing historical monuments like the Acropolis in Athens to gorgeous beaches found on the mainland as well as on islands like Santorini, Milos and Koufonisia.
With distinctive crisp white buildings dotted on the cliffside, and the odd blue dome here and there, you’ll know you’re really in Greece. I spent my first solo travel trip in Santorini and since then the country has a place in my heart. Make sure it’s on your bucket list.
Country info
- Language - Greek, English
- Currency - Euros
- Capital city - Athens
- Main airport cities - Athens and Thessaloniki
- Timezone - Eastern European Time (GMT+2)
Things to do
- Visit Meteora and its monasteries
- See ancient ruins around every corner in Athens
- Watch the sunset in Santorini
- Island hop around Greece
- Visit one of Halikidiki's "three legs"
Key words/phrases
- Hello - "Geia' sou" (Yah-soo)
- Good morning - "Kaliméra" (kah-lee-mer-ah)
- Good evening - "Kalispera" (kah-lee-sper-ah)
- Thank you - "Eufharisto" (eff-kha-ri-stoe)
Greece
An afternoon boat tour in Santorini – on route to Oia
After leaving the hot springs, the next part of our boat tour in Santorini would take us to another island
24/07/2016
Greece
A boat tour in Santorini
A boat tour in Santorini I’d booked a boat tour in Santorini before arriving on the island. The boat tour
20/07/2016
Accommodation
A review of Stelios Place – Santorini
A home away from home – Stelios Place I’d looked at hotels, B&Bs and hostels and once I’d narrowed down
14/07/2016
Meteora
Halkidiki
