As I sit down to write this, outside the wind is blowing and it’s pouring down with rain. It's hard to believe that only a few days ago,...

Last July I wrote a blog post with a shortlist of some of my top choices on what to do in Athens during the summer (Athens in the...

Tinos, the fourth largest island of the Cycladic archipelago, with its fresh winds, enchanting sandy beaches and crystal clear waters,...

During the hot summer months in Greece many of us try and escape the heat by traveling to one of the Greek islands as often as possible. ...

Greek Easter (Pascha), always associated with Spring, is definitely my favorite Greek holiday. For the Greeks it’s a most sacred holiday...

Agios (Saint) Merkourios is a well-known tavern for meat lovers in Varimbombi with a beautiful view to Athens. Situated above the...

On a sunny spring day, last week, my husband and I headed to the picturesque mountain town of Kalavryta on the northwestern side of the...

O Psaras (The Fisherman), located on the east side of the Marathon Beach, about 28 km from central Athens, is one of my all-time favorite...

Exactly a year ago I decided to join a friend of mine for a week-end of pampering and relaxation at the Thermae Sylla Spa and Wellness...

Nafplio, the first capital of Greece after Independence (between 1823 and 1834), is considered by many as one Greece’s most beautiful and...

If you are a wanderlust enthusiast who likes the beauty of nature but wants to feel a real sense of adventure or somebody looking for an...

At the end of September, facing rain storms and cold buffeting winds, my brother Rafn and I set out from Reykjavik to attend an event...

Icelanders have long enjoyed one of the highest life expectancy in the world and I can’t help but wonder if the country’s clean mountain...

Iceland, with its many natural wonders, has become one of the world´s favorite travel destinations. Many who visit develop an...

In July my husband and I spent a few relaxing days on a secluded beach with stunning views to the town of Gythio and the sea of the...

I often get asked by friends and visitors to make recommendations or even itineraries for things to do in Athens during the summer! You ...

For holiday-seekers tired of the crowds in many of Greece’s traditional tourist haunts and islands, Pelion, with its mountainous...

With the summer and swimwear season fast approaching, it’s time for some of us to shed a bit of extra winter fat and a few cuddly bulges...

With the sun shining and the temperatures rising around this time of the year, many of us living in Athens get what I call, the island...

One of my favorite choices for a short daily excursion on a sunny winter or spring weekend is a visit to the small community of Pachi,...