If you’re wondering what to do in Split Croatia, this 3-Day itinerary will give you a great plan of things to do in Split before heading out to discover the beaches on the best islands in Croatia. Split is Croatia’s second largest city, next to the capital, Zagreb. It hugs the Adriatic Sea coast, and…
Updated June 2022: For a treat and on a whim, I booked a 6-night stay on Santorini in the Cyclades Islands. I had never been before, so I was at a bit of a loss of things to do in Santorini Greece. Needless to say, I discovered it’s an easy island to explore, and there…
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean, just off the southern coast of Italy. It’s separated from the southern tip of Italy by the Strait of Messina. While it’s an island, it’s still huge and will take a long time to discover it all. Around 5 million people call Sicily, home, and it’s nearly…
It’s “A Sunny Place for Shady People” You might have heard the phrase, the Cote d’Azur is a, “Sunny place for shady people.” It was coined by British author, playwright and scandal-maker himself, W. Somerset Maugham, who owned a villa here for nearly 40 years. If you’re wondering if Nice France is safe to visit,…
Visit the Greek Islands If you’re like me, a Greek Island holiday is frequently on your mind. But which are the best Greek islands to visit? I’ve been there so many times and yet I still can’t get enough. I’m drawn to the long, sandy beaches and crystal blue seas. I love the whitewashed buildings…
Lesvos Island Greece: An island in transition The Beauty of Lesvos Greece The beautiful island of Lesvos, Greece, is located in the northeast Aegean, around 6 miles west of Turkey. It’s the 3rd largest of the Greek islands with a local population of nearly 90,000. You may have heard of Lesvos or maybe not. Lesbos,…
When I visit a large city and only have a few days, I’m usually fretting about what to do and see. I want to see the highlights, but I also need time to explore and relax. While there are so many things to see and do in Madrid, I had to whittle it down. Take…
Like any place, either you love it or you don’t, and the same goes for the Greek islands. I’ve only visited 10 Greek islands so far and you don’t have to love them all. Sometimes places resonate with you or they don’t. And Milos didn’t for me. Here’s why 2 days on Milos Greece was…