Category: Greece
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7 Day Corfu Itinerary for Adventurous Travellers
7 DAY CORFU ITINERARY FOR ADVENTUROUS TRAVELLERS. We are firm believers that the best way to see any island is to explore on foot. Recently, we walked the Corfu Trail from the very south of the island to the very north. Although we had both visited Corfu before, exploring it…
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A guide to visiting Old Perithia Corfu
A GUIDE TO VISITING OLD PERITHIA CORFU. There’s something weirdly fascinating about abandoned places. In Vietnam, we wandered through an empty waterpark; in Turkey, a deserted village. So when we found ourselves in Corfu, it felt right to visit Old Perithia. Hidden high in the Pantokrator mountains, Old Perithia is…
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Where to stay in Lefkada for different travel styles and budgets
WHERE TO STAY IN LEFKADA FOR DIFFERENT TRAVEL STYLES & BUDGETS. As someone who has spent a significant amount of time exploring Greece over the years, I can confirm Lefkada is a truly beautiful and unique island. And an ideal place to escape to for some R&R, with a little…
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Lefkada in May: What to expect
LEFKADA IN MAY: WHAT TO EXPECT. Lefkada in May sits on the edge of summer, the island feels awake again, but not yet overwhelmed by visitors. The roads are quiet and the beaches still belong to local and hardy swimmers. It’s a wonderful time to explore if you prefer slow…
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9 charming villages to visit in Corfu
9 CHARMING VILLAGES TO VISIT IN CORFU. Corfu is often thought of for its beaches and resorts, but when we recently walked the length of the island, we were surprised to find so many delightful villages. Each with a particular charm and pace – some more lively, others pleasantly sleepy.…
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Agios Georgios Pagon: is this the most underrated beach town in Corfu?
AGIOS GEORGIOS PAGON: IS THIS THE MOST UNDERRATED BEACH TOWN IN CORFU? We arrived in Agios Georgios Pagon after a long, hot day walking the Corfu Trail – and honestly, it couldn’t have been a more welcome, or beautiful sight. We descended down the donkey trail that hugs the cliffs,…
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Where to stay in Corfu for different budgets and travel styles
WHERE TO STAY IN CORFU FOR DIFFERENT BUDGETS & TRAVEL STYLES. Corfu is one of those islands that feels endlessly varied. There are quiet hilltop villages, bustling resort towns, secluded beaches, and lively nightlife spots. We were lucky enough to walk the Corfu Trail recently, which took us on journey…
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Benitses Corfu: a short guide
BENITSES CORFU: A SHORT GUIDE. We were exploring Corfu on foot via the Corfu Trail when we arrived in Benitses. It’s safe to say it wasn’t the place we were most excited about visiting – we’d imagined it to be overly touristy – but it turned out to be one…
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Our Corfu Trail Daily Stages: A detailed guide
OUR CORFU TRAIL DAILY STAGES: A DETAILED GUIDE. Walking the Corfu Trail is one of the most rewarding ways to explore the island. Stretching from the southern tip at Kavos to the far north-east at Agios Spiridon, the trail takes in rugged mountains, quiet villages, hidden beaches, and sweeping coastal…
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What to Pack for the Corfu Trail: A Complete Guide
WHAT TO PACK FOR THE CORFU TRAIL: A COMPLETE GUIDE. Packing for the Corfu Trail is a fine balance between carrying what you need and keeping your bag as light as possible. This isn’t a trek where you need to haul camping gear or winter layers, but it is ten…