Elounda Peninsula Luxury Hotel in Crete, Greece is one of our all time favorite places to stay. This luxury resort is outstanding
Exploring the Gortyna Archaeological Site in Crete
Gortyna Archaeological Site is another site which has long been on our list of “to do’s” in Crete. We visited here during our September 2025 trip to Greece. Although a large area was blocked off due to ongoing excavations, we did thoroughly enjoy what we were able to visit. We visited Gortyna Archaeological Site on…
Exploring Phaistos Minoan Palace in Crete
Phaistos Minoan Palace on the Island of Crete is a wonderful place to explore especially if you enjoy ancient archaeological ruins.
Enjoying the Unique Sandhill Beach and a Night in Agia Galini, Crete
Enjoying the Unique Sandhill Beach is quite the adventure in Crete.
Discovering the Charming Village of Spili in Crete
Spili Village is a charming Village in Crete.
Frangokastello Fortress and a Swim in the Sea: Crete, Greece
Frangokastello Fortress is one of the more famous fortresses of Crete. Nicely renovated it is a great spot to visit. In addition, the beach here is lovely.
Navigating to the Plakias Tunnels; Crete, Greece
The Plakias Tunnels are a fun way to spend a bit of time in Crete, Greece.
Aptera Archaeological Site Crete, Greece
Aptera Archaeological Site in Crete is a lovely site. It showcases a beautiful three arch vaulted cistern along with a wonderfully intact ancient theater.
A Crete Adventure: Chrysoskalitissa Monastery, Honey, Beaches, and More
A day in Crete is always a fun adventure. Chrysoskalitissa Monastery is one of the ovely stops.
Falasarna Archaeological Site: An Ancient Pirate Harbor in Crete
Ancient Falasaena is a hidden archaeological gem in Crete.
Return to Balos Beach in Crete: An ATV & Hiking Adventure
Balos Beach was top on our list to revisit in Crete during our Sept 2025 trip. We loved Balos Beach when we were in Crete in 2019 and have always wanted to return but it hadn’t worked into our last few Crete Itineraries, so we made it a priority this year. There are two ways…
Top Beaches on Milos Island in Greece
The beaches of Milos Island are beautiful and some are very unique.
Definitely worth discovering.
Exploring the Villages of Milos Island
Exploring the charming villages of Milos Island in Greece is one of the many ways to enjoy a day in Milos.
Embracing the Snow in Coastal North Carolina
We left Iowa to avoid the snow never thinking we would get snow like this in North Carolina.