Navarino Bay or the bay of Pylos is the largest natural harbour in Peloponnese. The island of Sphacteria stands as a natural barrier in the bay against the open Ionian Sea. It is known for two impressive castles, its rich ancient history and two important naval battles. Since castles are close to each other, you […]
Methoni Castle is considered among the best-preserved castles in Peloponnese and Greece as well. It is a unique fortress with its fortified walls and is surrounded by the sea on three sides. Methoni Castle The castle of Methoni is located near the Methoni village in Messenia, a region in the southwestern part of the […]
Spinalonga is an islet located on the northeastern side of Crete. It is hard to believe that this area which covers only 8,5 hectares, once was a place of suffering, death, and lost hope. Actually, Spinalonga is known as a leper colony, where leprosy patients from Crete and from all over Greece lived and died […]
Plovdiv is known as „The City on the hills“, because it was built on six hills, originally on seven. Located on the crossroads between the West and the East in the fertile plain of Thrace, it has been a home for many various nationalities since ancient times. Plovdiv is located in a region of south-central […]
The Devil’s Town (Đavolja varoš) is a rare natural phenomenon, located in the southern part of Serbia, on the slopes of Radan mountain. It is known for the specific rock formation of soil figures and mineral water springs. This place was declared a natural monument of great importance by the Republic of Serbia Government Decree. […]
While we are looking forward to the start of the Olympic Games, let us return briefly to Olympia and ancient Greece, to the place where it all began. It was a world ruled by gods, and the greatest honour for every citizen was to participate and win in the famous Olympic Games, during which conflicts […]
Lemnos is the 8th largest island in Greece, located in the northern part of the Aegean Sea. According to mythology, it is the home of Amazons and Hephaestus, God of fire. Since there is no massive tourism, you will enjoy sandy beaches, interesting sites and churches, a desert area in the middle of the island, […]
Via Dolorosa is the most sacred path for Christians in the Old Town of Jerusalem. It is believed that Jesus walked this path before his crucifixion. Actually, Via Dolorosa is not one street. It consists of several parts of a few streets, and it has been a pilgrim route for centuries. Since this route was […]
Patmos is a small island in the Aegean Sea, located west of the coast of Turkey. It looks like many other picturesque and adorable Greek islands, but there is something more about it. It is one of the holiest islands in the Christian world. Actually, it is believed that Apostle John wrote the famous Book […]
Three Cities of Malta Three Cities are medieval fortified cities across Valletta’s harbour. They are Vittoriosa, Cospiciua and Senglea. The cities are interconnected and intertwined. And it’s hard to say where one city begins and where the other ends! Actually, they are similar to Valletta but more peaceful and with less traffic. You can read […]
The stunning city of Valletta Valletta is the capital of Malta, the island country in the Mediterranean Sea. Mostly it is known as The City of the Knights, because of the military and charitable Order of St John of Jerusalem and its leader, Jean De La Vallette. Valletta is a real museum under the open […]
Giftun Island is the most popular boat excursion in Hurghada, in the Red Sea. It is a full-day trip that includes snorkelling, swimming, and enjoying the sandy beaches, and crystal-clear water.
The island of Samos, located in the eastern Aegean Sea, has a long and rich history. Its remains are in the ancient ruins of the sanctuaries, walls, and old buildings on the whole island. After numerous archaeological excavations, a large part of various objects and statues are now kept in two archaeological museums, in Vathy […]
Desert safari is one of the most interesting excursions in all countries with desert areas. And, of course, it is the same in Egypt. For a long time, this trip was on my to-do-travel list. And finally, this year, during my vacation in Hurghada, I can say desert safari – seen and done.
Milos is the most western island of the Greek Cyclades. It is known for its colourful rock formations, interesting history, and the famous statue of Aphrodite of Milos as well. The island is horse-shoe-shaped. Actually, in the middle, there is a large natural gulf, formed as a result of the volcanic eruption. And because of […]
Milos beaches are simply wonderful. Thanks to its volcanic origin, Milos is known as the „island of colours“. The beaches look completely unreal! In a word, it is difficult to explain all the shades and colours of the rocks all around the island. There are more than 70 beaches and about 140 km of […]
Sailing is a fantastic adventure. It is a thousand years old and it still attracts people. One-day trip or more days (weeks) is one of the most popular ways to relax and have a great vacation. During one of our summer holidays, my sister and I took a one-day sailing trip around the beautiful Milos […]
Jerusalem is one of the oldest and holiest cities in the world. It is located in the Middle East, surrounded by the Judean Mountains. The word Jerusalem means a “city of peace” in Hebrew. But for centuries, it has been the place of many battles, devastations, and conquests. Everyone wanted to own it and claimed […]
Samos Island belongs to the Dodecanese archipelago in the eastern Aegean Sea. The Mycale Strait separates it from the Asian Minor (Anatolian peninsula), which belongs to Turkey today. Exactly, the strait is only 1.6 km wide at its narrowest point. This Greek island has a great ancient history, fantastic sweet muskat wines, crystal clear water, […]
Samos is the eighth-largest Greek island and belongs to the Dodecanese archipelago in the eastern Aegean. The coastline of the island is 159 km long. In a word, Samos beaches are known for the crystal clear water and the hills and lush greenery that surround them. You can enjoy the organized beaches with sunbeds, umbrellas, […]
The Spice Tour is one of the most popular tours on Zanzibar Island. Actually, Zanzibar is known as “The Spice Island” because of its important role in supplying exotic spices to the rest of the world for centuries. The most famous Zanzibar spices are cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, turmeric, ginger… All of them are an […]
