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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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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…