Category: Greece
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Hiking Samaria Gorge: our experience taking a tour
HIKING SAMARIA GORGE: OUR EXPERIENCE TAKING A TOUR. Samaria Gorge is probably the most well-known hike in Crete, and it was high on my list when we planned our trip to the island. The route runs through the White Mountains, starting at Omalos at around 4,000 feet above sea level…
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16 fantastic things to do in Rethymno
16 FANTASTIC THINGS TO DO IN RETHYMNO: A DETAILED GUIDE. Most visitors arrive in Rethymno with a rough plan. A wander through the old town, an afternoon on the beach, a visit to the Venetian fortress and perhaps a day trip or two around Crete. It doesn’t have the fame…
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Where to stay in Rethymno
WHERE TO STAY IN RETHYMNO: A DETAILED GUIDE. I once heard a good description of what it means to visit a new place as a tourist: your first job is to find “the bit”. The bit being the main area where the tourist sites are clustered. Large cities can have…
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Chania or Rethymno: which should you choose in Crete?
CHANIA OR RETHYMNO: WHICH SHOULD YOU CHOOSE IN CRETE? Two Venetian harbours, two old towns full of shuttered wooden balconies and cats snoozing on warm stone, two places that get mentioned in the same breath by almost everyone who’s been to Crete.They’re not the same town. We know because we…
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Visiting Mili Gorge from Rethymno: a short guide
VISITING MILI GORGE FROM RETHYMNO: A SHORT GUIDE. We were staying in Rethymno and had already spent more than one day lazing on the beach and more than one evening indulging in beers and Cretan food. In true Lotus Eaters Travel fashion, that’s when I realised we needed to get…
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16 wonderful things to do in Chania
16 WONDERFUL THINGS TO DO IN CHANIA: A CITY GUIDE. One of my favourite things to do in a new city, is to imagine how it would have looked, felt and moved in the past. As I travel more, I notice that there are some places that make this exercise…
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A detailed Kissamos, Crete guide: Where to stay, eat and explore
A DETAILED KISSAMOS, CRETE GUIDE: WHERE TO STAY, EAT & EXPLORE. Most people know Kissamos as the gateway to Balos Lagoon or Elafonissi Beach. But rather than stopping by for a day or two, we decided to make it one of our main bases in Crete and ended up spending…
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Visiting Elafonissi Beach: What to Expect (+ Essential Tips)
VISITING ELAFONISSI BEACH: WHAT TO EXPECT (+ ESSENTIAL TIPS.) If you’ve spent any time researching Crete, chances are you’ve come across Elafonissi. The island’s most famous beach is known for its pink-tinged sand, but there’s much more to it than its Instagram reputation. Elafonissi is actually a small sandy islet…
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9 best beaches near Chania + why we like them
9 BEST BEACHES NEAR CHANIA + WHY WE LIKE THEM. Crete isn’t short on beaches. In fact, choosing where to spend a beach day can be one of the hardest parts of planning a trip here. Around Chania alone, you’ll find everything from wide sandy bays and family-friendly swimming spots…
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Corfu or Sicily: which Mediterranean Island should you choose?
CORFU OR SICILY: WHICH MEDITERRANEAN ISLAND SHOULD YOU CHOOSE? If you’ve ever found yourself staring at flight searches or holiday deals wondering whether to book a trip to Corfu or Sicily, you’re not alone. They’re both Mediterranean, both steeped in history, both drenched in sunlight… and yet they couldn’t feel…