Isn’t it about time we all moved past the Santorini/Mykonos obsession? Look, I get it—there’s something magical about blue domes and caldera views beneath a blood-orange sunset—but Greece has over 200 inhabited islands, and most travelers barely scratch the surface. Tucked away in the North Aegean, far from the overtouristed Cyclades, Thassos is the kind …
Dreaming of blue domes, picturesque villages clinging to vertiginous cliff drops, and Aegean Sea views for days? When that Mamma Mia summer craving hits, Santorini is still the first destination of choice of a majority of travelers, despite the fact that it’s the most expensive, overcrowded, and inauthentic of all Greek islands. Trust me, I’ve been to …
Planning another sun-drenched, ABBA-soundtracked, Mamma Mia summer this year? With picturesque church domes against whitewashed towns, romantic dinners on waterfront terraces, and postcard-ready pebbly beaches hugged by turquoise seas? You’re not alone in your obsession: Greece is one of the preferred European destinations for travelers flying long-haul this year, but hey, not everybody has upwards …
Everyone knows Greece for its power island duo, Santorini and Mykonos, but if it’s the whitewashed cubic houses perched on cliffsides and blue domes you’re after, you don’t necessarily need to splurge on an oceanfront villa to have those. I mean, Santorini has the caldera drama, sure, but unless you’re parked on a pricey lounger …
When you think of Greek islands, the first image your brain conjures is probably Santorini’s blue church domes and caldera views, or maybe Mykonos’ iconic string of windmills on a hill and colorful harborside houses. The powerhouse duo may be Greece’s top two most popular destinations, but if you’re asking us, they’re far from being …
As Santorini hasn’t exactly lived up to the fairytale image this year for a multitude of reasons, ranging from natural disaster risks to hotels not being informed that Greece is supposed to be affordable, travelers far and wide are scouting out the next best alternative. Home to roughly 6,000 islands and islets, there’s no shortage to choose from. …
As one of a handful of European destinations that will continue enjoying warmer temps and constant sunshine this fall, Greece is bracing for an influx of travelers in the coming two months. With over 220 islands to its name, it has no shortage of sun-drenched spots, from the caldera views and blue domes Santorini is …
Dreaming of a picture-perfect, Mamma Mia-coded summer, with plenty of island-hopping, whitewashed towns topped with blue-dome churches, and all the souvlaki you can eat? Unless you have a big budget and a desire to go on a splurging spree, maybe you’ll want to steer clear of Santorini, Mykonos, Ios, and the like: gorgeous as they …
If you’re dreaming of an idyllic Greek summer, jamming along to every ABBA classic on your Spotify playlist as you stroll along stone-paved pathways with views of azure seas to one side, you’re probably thinking Santorini, or maybe up-and-coming Milos, are your best bets. As gorgeous as the whitewashed Aegean gems may be, we won’t …
Whitewashed villages clinging to steep cliffsides, stone-paved pathways that lead to blue dome churches, and of course, beach clubs galore: There’s many a reason why you’d want to join the masses in Santorini this summer, and hey, we get it: overtourism aside, it truly is beautiful, so if this is something you’ve got your heart …
Now that blossoms are popping up and days are getting longer across Europe, you may be thinking whether now’s the time to finally book that Transatlantic getaway. We’re here to tell you it is the perfect time: Think more pleasant temps, yet not scorching-hot like in summer, smaller crowds, particularly across major tourism hotspots, and …
Many think of Mykonos as the quintessential Greek island getaway: It is popular for a reason, as it ticks all the boxes for what makes a summer destination great, from the paradisaical beaches to the picture-perfect villages to the buzzing social scene—if you’re the kind to stay up for some late-night bar crawling, you’ll certainly find …












