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Messolonghi Greece: A Guide to the Town of the Historic Exodus

March 30, 2026

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Messolonghi Exodus, one of the most dramatic moments of the Greek War of Independence. During the war, the town of Messolonghi endured 3 sieges by Ottoman forces. One in 1822, a second one 1823 and a third one in 1825. The latter lasted a whole year. By April 1826, food and supplies had run out and the defenders had suffered heavy losses. Facing starvation, the people inside the city made a desperate decision: they opened the gates and attempted to break through the enemy lines during the night. Most of them were…

The essential guide to Milos

July 29, 2024

It’s been a while since I shared a guide about a Cycladic island. So now it’s time to share with you everything you need to know about Milos, one of my favorite islands! Milos is an island of volcanic origin. Thus its landscape and especially the beaches so diverse and unique. Whether you dream of sinking your toes into the sand or exploring charming fishing villages, this guide will be your one-stop shop for crafting the perfect Milos trip. Getting to Milos The island offers 2 options for getting there: ferry or airplane. Personally I prefer the ferry because I…

What to Wear: Greek Holidays

September 7, 2015

Planning your Greek holiday outfits shouldn’t be difficult right? Toss in a couple of bikinis, beach cover-ups, shorts, and dresses and you’re done! But there are things that you might forget or overlook, like a mosquito repellent or a pashmina. Been there done that! So I decided to round-up all my local knowledge from vacationing around Greece in this post. This way I can help you fill your luggage with functional clothes and accessorie What to wear on the Beach Swimwear is the key here! Bikini, one-piece, whatever suits you. I prefer bikinis, but this year I indulged in…

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Food & Drink

Avli Restaurant, Rethymno

October 15, 2014

So, I’m taking a small break from showing you my whereabouts in Boston, to travel a little back in time to my summer vacations and introduce you to a little gem… If you’re visiting Rethymno, then Avli restaurant, should be on your “to visit” list. Located in a picturesque cobblestone, bougainvillea adorned little street in the Old Town, this restaurant offers a mix of traditional Cretan dishes, as well as “reformed” Cretan dishes as well (what I call “with a twist”). Avli in Greek means yard and that exactly is the main feature of the restaurant: a nice little yard adorned with…

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Travel Guides

Galini Tavern, Plakias Crete

September 10, 2014

I maybe far away from Greece, but there are still some posts and photos from the past that I’m going to share here on the blog like this basic but wonderful tavern I visited while vacationing in Crete. It might not be trendy and stylish as the places I usually feature in my blogs, but it has really great food! Ideal after spending the morning (or afternoon) on the beach! Galini Tavern is located in a small and picturesque bay called Souda, near to Plakias village/beach in southern Crete (not to be confused with Souda near Chania, also in Crete). Galini translates…

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Travel Guides

Discover Kea

August 7, 2014

Kea is one of the largest islands of the Cyclades and the one closest to Athens. Yet due to its mountainous landscape and the fact that “locals” prefer their privacy vs. the influx of tourists (either from Greece or abroad), the island isn’t on a lot of people’s radar. Yet the Daily Telegraph discovered it and included it in their “secret” beach holiday resorts in Europe. So I thought that it was high time to post photos from my latest visit in Kea (also known as Tzia) here on the blog, back in 2012. I stayed over at a family…

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Messolonghi Greece: A Guide to the Town of the Historic Exodus

The essential guide to Milos

What to Wear: Greek Holidays

Avli Restaurant, Rethymno

Galini Tavern, Plakias Crete

Discover Kea

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