Modern Thessaloniki coexists with Ancient Thessalonica Although we drove to northern Greece to visit Philippi, we carved out a few hours to explore the port city of Thessaloniki.  This turned out to be a “drive through history” outing for us, and a majority of my photos were taken from a car window.  Luckily, much of […]

Philippi, the UNESCO World Heritage site in northwestern Greece, is way more than meets the eye.  It’s definitely a working archaeology site–far off the beaten path from touristy Athens, the Peloponnese, and Greek islands.   In late-March, it was not overrun with tourists (we saw five people), and visitors are free to wander the site.  There’s

Exploring Meteora is not just about the mind-boggling ancient monasteries monks created on mountaintop cliffs.   It’s also about the adventure you’ll have getting to them!   My last travel blog covered magnificent Meteora and its history.  ⇒ Magnificent Meteora – Castles in the Clouds.  In this episode, we’ll climb up to and visit the unique monasteries.  

Are you ready for jaw-dropping views and an unforgettable adventure?  Meteora is otherworldly, and it was definitely one of the highlights of our trip!  Until we began travel planning, I was not even aware Meteora existed.  As one of Greece’s most visited attractions, find a way to get to this remote area!  My photographs just

What would you ask if you could get an answer to one question about your future?   Mysterious Delphi was our next stop after a day in Olympia.  We made it to the Delphi village well after dark and woke up to majestic mountains, spring flowers, blooming almond trees, and views of the Gulf of Corinth

Every two years, more than 200 countries come together to compete in a global, multi-sport, athletic competition known as the modern Olympic Games.   Where did it all begin?   Put your toe at the starting block, and let’s go visit ancient Olympia, Greece! Citius. Altius. Fortius — Faster. Higher. Stronger Olympia’s story is much more than

If you are traveling to Greece, Athens is a must!  Paired with ancient history and archaeology, the bustling capital is one big, living history museum.  We found ourselves in Athens for just ONE FULL DAY after unexpected travel changes.  It was also March (winter season), when many places close at 3 pm.  With a revised

History comes alive in Athens!  I couldn’t wait to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site!  It’s known as the Cradle of Western Civilization and the Birthplace of Democracy.  This Athens blog will focus on the heart of Athens:  the Acropolis. A view of the Acropolis from the Ancient Greek Agora After a schedule change, we

Are you headed to Santorini, Greece?  It’s known for breathtaking views, blue dome churches, and whitewashed Cycladic homes hanging cliffside over the Aegean Sea, but there are hidden gems everywhere.  Come along as we get off the beaten path! We’ll go south of Fira to explore lesser-known villages, archaeology sites, beaches, the lighthouse, plus a

If you step back in time and experience all this country has to offer, it won’t take you long to fall in love with Greece.  Go ahead and add it to your Life Adventure List! This past spring, we rented a car and drove, hiked, climbed, and honestly “ate” our way across Greece.  My husband