3 days in Lisbon: the main attractions
TOP 10 EUROPEAN DESTINATIONS TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS
ΤΟP PORTUGUESE FOOD: DISHES YOU NEED TO TRY
Portugal amazed me not only by its rich history and endless ocean with gorgeous golden sanded beaches but also by its simple, healthy and tasty cuisine. For me, a leisure trip to Portugal turned into a real gastronomic tour. So, let’s see what real Portuguese dishes you need to try, definitely ? SOUPS I love soups a lot and Portugal was my best cure, to choose from a variety of soups. The weather was chilly during the end of October, which is a good time to search for the best soups. So if you’re in Portugal during this time, make sure you taste the most famous soup called Caldo Verde. It is an…
4 HOURS IN ROME: HOW TO SEE EVERYTHING
My flight to Portugal was with an eight-hour stopover in Rome. I realized that for a full tour in Rome Ι needed at least 3 days, but I didn’t want to waste my time and decided to make a maximum quick tour of the city in about 4 hours. You think it’s impossible? YES? Not at all, and below you will find how to see Rome in 4 hours and to taste a real Italian pizza 😀 . So, let’s start… FROM AIRPORT TO ROME I arrived at Rome’s Ciampino Airport at 11 am. Since I only had a carry-on baggage, I left the airport in 15 minutes. I bought a ticket…
STAYING AT DOLCE ATTICA RIVIERA
The last three days I spent in the resort hotel DOLCE ATTICA RIVIERA 4*near Athens in the historical area of Vravrona. In this hotel, I had previously stayed when it was the former, Mare Nostrum up until it got sold 2 years ago to the American hospitality company Wyndham destinations. The hotel is popular for conferences and spa vacations, it is also well known among French tourists. So let’s see what has changed in these two years… From the first step inside the hotel, I was astonished by the new interior of the reception and the main hall. It has become more modern, neoteric, fresh and stylish and spacious. ACCOMMODATION Currently, only…
TIPS FOR TRAVELING BY FERRY IN GREECE
There are about 2000 islands in Greece and 78 of them where you can get to by ferry. Some small islands don’t even have an airport and the only way to visit them is by ferry. Follow these tips to make your traveling by ferry in Greece comfortable and smooth: Check the most suitable port of departure. The main port Piraeus is located in Athens, but not all of the islands can be reached from it. For example, if you are going to the Ionian Islands, it is easier to book a flight. Choosing a ferry you have 2 options: slow economic ferry and fast more expensive ferry. Slow ferries have…
7 BEST EUROPEAN DESTINATIONS TO VISIT IN AUTUMN
Autumn in Europe is a really great time of the year to explore new destinations with comfortable weather and without crowds of tourists. It is also my favorite season to travel outside of Greece and to admire the yellow, gold and red landscapes in Europian countries. Here my ultimate list of 7 Best European destinations to Visit in Autumn: 1. TUSCANY, CENTRAL ITALY Beautiful autumn in the Tuscany region begins in late September with comfort weather and a lot of gastronomic festivals. 2. PRAGUE, THE CZECH REPUBLIC Prague is a city of a hundred spires and the several Unesco monuments. The best time to visit Prague is the…
AGISTRI: THE BEST BEACHES
Agistri is the emerald of the Saronic Gulf full of pine trees and crystal blue sea. Although the island is very small, it can boast of many bays and beaches with emerald and clean waters. After visiting the island, I completed a useful list of 8 fantastic beaches and bays, which are definitely worth to visit during your stay in Agistri. You can rent a motorbike (the special driving license are required), a bicycle, a speedboat or just take a coastal bus. SKALA BEACH The beach was just a few steps from my hotel Galini. There is a large sandy beach with clear shallow waters, which is divided between several beach…
