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Hi, My name's Dave, and welcome to my travel site!
I've been living in Greece for over 6 years, and during that time put together hundreds of useful travel guides and itineraries. Whether you're planning a first trip to Greece, or are coming back for the tenth time, I'm sure you'll find my insights and guides useful!
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I've put together a series of helpful travel tips to Greece that you'll receive over the course of a few weeks. They cover the basic things such as free information to the popular Greek islands, as well as how you can book cheap ferry tickets before your trip.
You'll also receive more in-depth guides that cover topics such as the best beaches in Greece, where to find the tastiest food, and how to visit ancient Greek ruins without spending a fortune.
Plus, I've thrown in a few personal recommendations from my own travels around Greece – places to stay, things to do, and insider secrets that will help you make the most of your trip!
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Greek Travel Blogs
And if you want to hang around on the site a little longer, you can also check out some of my key posts about travel in Greece:
- Santorini Travel Guide
- Mykonos Travel Guide
- Milos Travel Guide
- Naxos Travel Guide
- Schinoussa Travel Guide
- Iraklia Travel Guide
- Tinos Greece Travel Guide
- Andros Island Travel Guide
- Zakynthos Travel Guide
- Kefalonia Travel Guide
- Ithaca Travel Guide
- Lefkada Travel Guide
- Crete Travel Guide
- Patmos Travel Guide
- A guide to Greek ferries
- How I moved to Greece
I hope that you'll enjoy reading them, and perhaps add a new destination or two into your next Greek vacation!
Have any questions? Leave a comment below, and I'll answer them.
Enjoy the rest of your day!
Dave
Wendy says
Would like to visit Greece and Santorini island at the end of December. How’s the weather for self drive and are most of the shops and hotels closed during these dates
Dave Briggs says
Hi Wendy,
This is not a great month to visit Santorini in particular. The weather is cold and potentially rainy, daylight hours shorter, and a lot is closed.
On mainland Greece, life goes on of course. The archaeological sites are open (with shorter opening hours).
My advice is to think about what you would like from your time in Greece, (obviously no beach time unless you like a challenge!) before booking anything.
Anna says
First time travel to Athens this summer. Would like to visit Delphi & Meteora. What is best, to booked Delphi with hotel over night & next morning Meteora.? Or schedule separate trips, travel to Delphi & come back to Athens and next day travel to Meteora? I’ve read reviews from people with the combined trip is rushed & time at Delphi is short? But is scheduling separate longer on the road? Help, need advise. Thank you.
Dave Briggs says
Hi Anna,
The downside of organised tours is that you are on somebody elses timetable. The bonus is you get an expert guide and all transport arranged.
There’s actually a 2 day trip to Athens you might like to try which is organised. Check out this blog post for more details: Athens to Meteora
Jessica says
Hi! We are starting to brainstorm about a family trip to Greece. We would like to stay for at least 10 days. Is Greece easy enough to get around with 3 smaller kids in tow? We homeschool and would like to see tons of history and culture, great food and some beaches. A few hikes too. We were thinking of a late September trip to avoid crowds. Am I totally off my rocker thinking this is a good place for families to vacation? Any tips would be appreciated. I signed up for the news letter too.
Dave Briggs says
Hi Jessica,
Greece is a GREAT place to take a vacation with kids!
Kids have pride of place in Greek culture, and family is number one here.
It terms of history, culture and beaches let me suggest a few places you might like to consider:
Athens (of course!)
Naxos – I often recommend this island for families. It has a great mix of nice beaches, great food, and is more authentic that Mykonos (it’s really not worth going there given your brief description).
Crete – Another great island (the biggest in Greece). Again, a perfect mix of things to do, its a foodie heaven, you can visit rural farms to taste local produce, visit vineyards or olive oil producers, see small mountain villages, go hiking, and it has some of the best beaches in Greece.
In fact, Perhaps Crete should be a focus for you, with 2 or 3 nights in Athens.
You’ll get more information through the emails.
Wishing you all the best!
Laura says
Hoping to fly to Greece in late April for two weeks with my 24 year old daughter. Hoping to do a lot of hiking
What is the garbage situation in Greece right now? A colleague went in September and said it was pretty bad. I’d appreciate any feedback and/or places to avoid
Also, will the ferries be fairly reliable in late April early May for some island hopping. Do you recommend I buy ferry tickets in advance( now) or wait til I get there?
Thank you
Laura from Ontario Canada
Dave Briggs says
Hi Laura,
I hope you are well!
In regards to a garbage situation – I’m not really sure to what exactly you’re referring. You’ll find clean beaches almost without exception, and clean streets for the most part.
In the countryside, plastic has a tendancy to blow with the winds – we’re not talking Asia levels though.
of course if your friend visited an area where the garbage people were on strike that might be different.
Ferries will be on their schedules during those dates. If you are just travelling by foot (no vehicle), you could wait until you arrive as it’s not peak summer times.
James Joseph says
Leaving in 2 weeks and starting in Athens for 2 nights, Santorini 3 nights. If u have any suggestions please that would be great!
Dave Briggs says
Hi,
If you’ve signed up for the newsletters you’ll be getting a series of Greece travel guides sent through to you.
To short cut, take a look here:
2 days in Athens
Santorini travel guide
Jj Jefferson says
Hope to ravel in June of 2019 can’t wait to read your news letter for specifics
Kathryn meguerian says
Leaving in 2 weeks and starting in Athens for 2 nights, Paros 2 nights, Santorini 3 nights and then Crete for 3 nights. If u have any suggestions please that wld be great! Thanks
Dave Briggs says
Hi,
Just sign up for the newsletter on this page – you’ll find each email you receive gives you more information about the places you want to visit!