After a failed attempt to visit Laos with a friend eight years ago, thankfully, I got a second chance. Luang Prabang had been on my travel wish list ever since. My first stop on a five-and-a-half-week trip, this delightful little town on the Mekong was the perfect place to begin to adjust to a new … Continue reading
Croatia, inspired backdrop for the award-winning Game of Thrones series, much like the fantasy television drama, is (almost) too good to be true. Every vista, worthy of a photograph. Welcoming people, rich culture, and natural beauty abound. Add to that the ease with which visitors can move throughout the county and region, and you have … Continue reading
[BACK TO ATHENS] [BACK TO SANTORINI] [BACK TO AMORGOS] 2 NIGHTS IN MYKONOS On the glitzy party island, I really wanted to stay in town to be sure we could walk to most of the things we wanted to see because we were there only a short time and cabs are in short supply. There … Continue reading
[BACK TO ATHENS] [BACK TO SANTORINI] 90 MINUTES IN NAXOS After an incredible breakfast with a view to match, we bid Santorini farewell to catch the ferry to Amorgos. We pre-booked first-class tickets on the Sea Jet. When you get to the port you’ll need to check in at the Sea Jet desk and use … Continue reading
[BACK TO ATHENS] 1 NIGHT IN SANTORINI Because we were only spending one night, I knew I wanted a room on the caldera in Oia since that’s where you want to be for the sunset. This really helped to focus the hotel search. We splurged on a luxurious room with a caldera view, fabulous breakfast … Continue reading
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