EXPLORING THE FOUR SEASONS ASTIR PALACE ATHENS
Last week I had a great opportunity to visit a new gem of the Athenian Riviera. Generally, we have been waiting for a few years before this impressive hotel became the Four Seasons Astir Palace. Everyone was expecting something awesome, and this hotel is truly amazing. Just WOW! By the way, I am very proud that this is the FIRST Four Seasons hotel in Europe, which is located right on the beach! I am pleased to present to you my inspection of this luxury hotel and below you will find all the necessary information about the hotel which will make you WANT to visit it, for sure.😉 LOCATION The best…
WHERE TO STAY IN ATHENS – THE ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR THE BEST ACCOMMODATION AREA
If you are visiting Athens for the first time, then this post will be very 100% useful for you. Although the historical center of Athens is rather small, there are quite a few options for accommodation in the city. After working for more than ten years in the tour agency in Athens (incoming department) and visiting almost every corner of the city, I am very happy to share with you my experience about the most comfortable and pleasant areas to stay in Athens in order to make your holidays unforgettable. You will see Athens with my eyes and fall in love with this city… SYNTAGMA SQUARE AREA This is the…
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE IN AGISTRI: THE TOP 16 THINGS TO DO AND SEE
My expectations about the island were minimal prior to leaving for Agistri. I thought I was going to find a small calm island with just a few beaches and taverns. Nothing more nothing less, however, I was wrong. I decided to write a guide after seeing so many things to do in such a small island. Agistri is only 55 minutes away from Athens if you take a speed ferry. The best choice would be taking the Flying Dolphin to that small emerald at the Saronic Gulf which is surrounded by turquoise waters and pine woods. It is the perfect destination for your quick getaway during weekends. Agistri is ideal…
25 INSPIRATIONAL PHOTOS TO VISIT MAKRINITSA
Some destinations simply can not be described in words, but you can be inspired by their photos. One of such places is picturesque Makrinitsa village, located on the slopes of Mount Pelion. Over the years, this has been my favorite destination for spring or autumn weekend getaways. Also, this is my first Photo Post, as the village is so charming, scenic and lovely that I just could not stop taking pictures of everything again and again, especially against the background of enchanting mountain views. Makrinitsu is also called the “Balcony of Pelion”, as its central square offers stunning panoramic views of the Volos and the Pagassian Bay. In recent decades,…
MAKRINITSA – THE BALCONY OF PELION
If vacations to you in Greece is associated only with beach holidays and islands, then this post will show you the other side of beautiful nature that Greece holds and many are not aware of… The mountain village with traditional guest houses, caring owners, homemade breakfasts and delicious taverns with magnificent and breathtaking views, endless walks along the paths in the mountains, small waterfalls and untouched beauty of nature – all these are about the village Makrinitsa or as we call it – the Balcony of Pelion! The village is located high up the slopes of Mount Pelion, near the city of Volos. Ancient architecture with snow-white stone houses, the…
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TRAVEL TO POLAND ON A BUDGET; PART 2 – WARSAW
My boyfriend and I arrived in Warsaw by a high-speed train from Krakow. Before I start with our adventures in Warshaw, take a look at my post about some general information about Poland and our trip to Krakow. You can find it HERE. The first feeling you get when you leave the railway station is that you are transported to a completely different country. As soon as we arrived we were impressed by the tall modern glass high-rise building of the Marriott Hotel. We could also tell that this was a modern trendy city which was a lot different than the older traditioned Krakow Warshaw is developing steadily, being an…
THE BEST SWEET SPOTS IN ATHENS
If you are a “cake-aholic” as I am, then this list of the main sweet spots in the center of Athens is your ultimate guide to the best pastry-shops in Athens. Since my office is located in the heart of Athens, be sure that I personally tried all the sweet products in each of the shops and you will find my tips where and what is worth trying! Are you ready? CHOUREAL Choux & Profiterole (Diomeias 2-10, Syntagma) One of the best profiteroles I’ve ever tried. You can choose with delightful cream or ice cream filling, but the best part is a variety of the rich chocolate toppings ( I…
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO TRAVEL TO POLAND ON A BUDGET; PART 1 – KRAKOW
A trip to Poland exceeded all my expectations. What do I mean? Look, I expected to see the usual ex-Soviet country, where you can take a break for a few days and with a small budget. BUT! In the end, I visited not only a highly developed democratic country with European values but also one of the tourist gems of Europe. I went on this trip with my travel companion and boyfriend D-Papa. During the planning of this trip, I only had 5 days and I wanted to see as much as I could. Therefore, I chose a route with an arrival in the old capital – Krakow and departure…
LIMENI: A PICTURESQUE SEASIDE VILLAGE IN MANI
Mani, the southernmost and middle region of the Peloponnese, crossing the districts of Lakonia and Messenia in southern Greece, is one of the most mysterious areas of Greece. The local people never fully obeyed of any conquerors. Hard living conditions have created the astonishing character of the local population. The clan organization of the society predetermined the architectural appearance of the villages in Mani, where each house and hotel has the form of a tower. From the first moment, when I saw from the top the bay of Limeni, I realized its the perfect place for me. Lymeni is an incredibly colorful village with charming old stone house-towers, literally hanging…
TRADITIONAL POLISH FOOD: WHAT YOU REALLY SHOULD TRY
After visiting Poland, I realized that Polish traditional cuisine deserves an exclusive post. Are you ready to gain a few pounds?😋 So let’s see what delicious dishes I tried and tasted in this beautiful country. Polish national dishes are very hearty, but, despite this, they are very tasty. Most Polish treats are meat dishes that are prepared in a variety of ways. Personally, I recommend trying soups, breaded pork, bigos stew, golabki, and pierogi. In Poland, they bake excellent bread and make delicious sausage. Also very popular are various pickles made from cucumbers, cabbage, and tomato. Every lunch and dinner began with soups! In Polish cuisine, there is a wide…
