Crete was our seventh Greek Island and three weeks exploring its lush and lovely western side reinforced our yin and yang opinions. As well as reacquainting our tastebuds with old friends we introduced them to some new and distinctly local ones. […]
When we put together walking routes, there are certain ingredients which make a trail memorable. These include scenery with the impact of an uppercut, curios along the way (the odder the better) and, vitally important, a homely hostel… […]
Herby feta on potato rosti isn’t a recipe from any particular country; call it a European fusion that involves Greek feta and Swiss rostis… […]
On a battered wooden skiff, we’d glided across the dappled, pea soup surface of a mangrove swamp into the jungle to reach a small clearing with a chunky log table… […]
If you want to reach the sun on a cruise later in the year, I can recommend Hawaii between December and April and this is also the ideal time to go whale… […]
On occasions, the mode of transport that we’ve used to get to a destination has added a tasty dollop of exotic spiciness and adventure to the whole experience. These have been some of our favourite ways to arrive at a destination. […]
Every time I make a bowl of tzatziki I’m transported back to hot afternoons sitting in the shade of the olive trees outside Alexi’s bar in Lindos. […]
At first, learning that if I wanted to get to the best of Symi’s beaches my best option was to walk or catch a water taxi seemed a bit of a drag. But it didn’t take me long to relish the ritual of a mid morning stroll down to Symi harbour and then almost randomly choosing a little water taxi […]
The aroma of sardines, or sardelas in Greece, lightly brushed with olive oil and being grilled is one of those wonderful Mediterranean smells that could drive a person mad with desire. […]
One of the simple pleasures in life is indulging in a long, leisurely lunch of mezes in the delicious shade of a Greek taverna’s vine covered courtyard. […]
Hotel Fiona is exactly what I expect from a family run small Greek hotel; charming old town house with clean rooms that are typically Greek minimalist (regular visitors to Greece will know that’s code for quite basic), courtyards filled with potted flowers… […]
The Seahorse Hotel is not just a place to stay, it’s an integral part of harbour life. Perfectly located, friendly, comfortable, economical and packed to its Greek rafters with character, this is one of Buzztrips all time favourite Greek hotels. […]
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