Summer is almost here, and we know exactly what everyone is thinking: it is time to pack a bag, cash in those PTO days, and chase the sun. But before you lock in your flights for the big trip, we need to have a serious chat about where the crowds are heading. Summer 2026 is …
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 …
Very few places will make you dream and fantasize of paradise quite like Santorini’s virgin-white clifftop houses and bright-blue church domes backed by a flaming Aegean sunset. Yes, it’s gorgeous, and yes, it’s simply one of those breathtaking places you can’t quite put into words. That said, Santorini’s natural beauty and unique architecture are also …
If you’re planning on island-hopping around Greece in the coming weeks, chances are Santorini is high on your wishlist. We personally wouldn’t be getting the first flight out this summer. With an average 3.4 million tourists per year, your average day out in a tiny Santorini consists largely of elbowing your way through an indiscernible …
Home to Blanche ‘choras’ that cling vertiginously to cliff-sides, and picture-ready blue dome churches, it’s no wonder Santorini is one of the most popular European summer getaways. If only Greece’s most picturesque island weren’t so incredibly crowded, and overnights in those iconic cave hotels with swim-up suites wouldn’t cost thousands of euros a night… But hey, …
The country of over 6,000 islands, surrounded by the teal-colored waters of the Aegean Sea and boasting a rich ancient heritage, Greece is one of the hottest destinations to visit this year, both literally and figuratively, with one (huge) caveat: Santorini, Mykonos and the like are all succumbing to mass tourism, and between the surging …
Even if you’ve never laid eyes on it before, you can probably easily describe Santorini with precision: we all know it for the whitewashed, cliffside houses, caldera hotels with outdoor plunge pools overlooking the Aegean… and the crowds. Oh, the crowds. We won’t lie to you: Greece’s most famous Cycladic gem is indeed gorgeous, but …
When you think of a European summer getaway, your mind probably wanders to some dreamy Greek island, complete with winding, bougainvillea-lined streets and royal-blue waters. And you’re not alone. Greece is going through what can only be described as a tourism renaissance right now, breaking record after record with seemingly no end in sight. Local …
Santorini, Greece is one of the most beautiful and romantic islands in the world. The island is full of pristine beaches, stunning geography, and ancient history. Santorini is also full of must see attractions that only the locals know about. If you have never been to this magical place, now is the time to plan …