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Walk a mile in my shoes: Hiking in Kythira
It’s no secret that Kythira is one of my favorite islands in Greece, I was spoiled by the delicious food and slow paced lifestyle but most of all the gorgeous scenery. Legend goes that Aphrodite was born here and so it’s only natural that the landscape would be matched by her striking beauty. Bipedal is best on this island, it’s as if it was made for a long walk. The size is small compared to the larger, more touristy islands and it’s terrain is far from a boring, narrow dirt path making for a true adventure each time you step outside your door. I had arrived in November, all of…
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Snapshot Sunday: Kythira Countryside
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My Favorite Moments of 2014
2014, what a whirlwind! I had several one of a kind experiences this year and I think I spent a lot of time pinching myself making sure I wasn’t dreaming, exploring new places, meeting new friends and enjoying life has a way of seeming unreal. It has been a treat to go through TONS of photos of the past year and I’ve collected a few to share some of the stand outs. My day as a Maltese falconer By far and away one of my more favorite memories of this year. While in Malta I decided to take the Maltese Falcon story to the next level and go to the…
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Food by the Foot: A Culinary Walking Tour in Athens
After spending the fall in the Mediterranean I have come to the conclusion that I’m madly love with the regional cuisine. Options are endless, right off the boat fish dishes, savory roasted meats, wonderful garden vegetables, robust cheeses and everything is covered in fresh olive oil. Each meal I had was more delicious than the last and the Greeks are notorious for always wanting to feed you, something and I just can’t resist. Even a simple Greek salad (basically a bowl of veggies in oil) tastes better in Greece. What are their secrets to such tasty dishes? I headed to Athens for TBEX and they arranged a culinary tour so…
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Mykonos in the off Season: 5 Favorite things About the Greek Island in October
“And why are you here in winter?!” Why come to Mykonos in winter? This seemed to be the pressing question on the mind of each local I encountered. Usually, the island is known for it’s summertime cruises, & romantic getaways, so solo traveler in October can leave a Greek perplexed. In the summer it can be a crowded party town, but by the end of the season the crowds dissipate and you have a completely different island. It’s sleepy and silent. Here are my top five reasons why you’ll love Mykonos in the off season. 1. It’s not really Winter in Mykonos So while this time of year for the…
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Snapshot Sunday: Kythira, Greece
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Snapshot Sunday: Chania, Crete