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Return to Acronauplia: The Oldest Fortress in Nafplio, Greece

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Until we arrived in Nafplio, Greece for the first time in 2024, I had no clue about the Fortress of Acronauplia, also known as the Old Fortress. When we checked in, the clerk at the desk told us about the three fortresses in Nafplio. I’d heard of Palamidi Fortress (which we ended up checking out)…

Visiting Bourtzi Fortress in Nafplio, Greece

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Bourtzi Fortress in the Nafplio Harbor is another must see visit while in Nafplio, Greece.

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Daybreak on the Arvanitia Promenade: Nafplio Greece

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A walk on the Arvanitia Promenade and a swim at the beach makes for a perfect early morning outing.

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Exploring Eleusis: Mysteries of Ancient Greece

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Our first stop on our 2026 trip to Greece was the Arcaheological Site of Eleusis. After landing, we rented a car at Athens International Airport and started off for Nafplio. The Ancient site of Eleusis was on the way so it became a perfect first stop in Greece to stretch our legs. We did a…

A funny, polished comic-style travel illustration of a petite, fit 60-year-old woman trapped inside a tiny rustic Greek bathroom, trying to get out through a stubborn locked door. She has long brown hair falling down her back with a small amount of natural gray at the sides, wears a blue floral sundress and white tennis shoes. Create a distinct alternate composition from the previous image: show her standing on tiptoe, tugging a comically oversized key and door handle at the same time, with exaggerated expression, playful motion lines, a tiny high window, colorful Greek tile details, and humorous visual storytelling. Bright expressive cartoon illustration, clean linework, lively colors, clearly fictional, no text.

Locked in a Greek Bathroom: My Travel Mishap

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We found ourselves on a tiny island in the Dodecanese at the airport preparing to fly to Athens. For those who have been at a small airport on a small Greek island you know how the system works.  First you check in your bags and then you chill.  You can wait inside or outside, either…

Self guided tour to Acropolis

Top Spots in Athens, Greece: What to See and Do

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There is so much to see and do in Athens, Greece hopefully this guide will show you some of the top spots. After visiting Athens and Greece many times over the last several years, we have enjoyed these top spots and continue to find something new each time we are here. Below are some of…

Exploring Devil’s Garden: A Hidden Gem in Escalante, Utah

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The Devil’s Garden is in the Grand Staircase of Escalante National Monument, it was yet another place we wanted to climb around during our spring 2026 trip to Utah. This is another park I would recommend as it was a lot of fun and not at all crowded. Location Devil’s Garden in Escalante is located…