During our 2024 trip through the Peloponnese in Greece, we visited many sites from different eras of history including the medieval ruins of Mystras. Although this fortress was not as old, or as ancient as many of the other spots we explored, it was really a fun site to investigate. Make sure you bring good…
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Vresthena, Greece: History, Beauty, and Resilience
Vresthena, Greece is a lovely village in the Parnon Mountains of the Peloponnese.
Discover Anthemion Suites: The Perfect Place to Stay in Nafplio, Greece
Although I don’t blog about each place we stay, I do like to shout out for some of the places that have really enhanced our trips, and Anthemion Suites and Villas in Nafplio, Greece, is one of those special places. From the moment we arrived until the moment we left, this lovely place was filled…
A Bit of Charm in Nafplio, Greece: Honey, Worry Beads, and Local Cuisine
Nafplio, Greece, is full of charm with rich culture, shopping, and dining. We enjoyed local honey, handcrafted jewelry, and traditional cuisine.
Visit Acronauplia: The Oldest Fortress in Nafplio, Greece
Until we arrived in Nafplio, Greece, 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) and Bourtzi Castle in the bay,…
Exploring Palamidi Fortress in Nafplio, Greece
Palamidi Fortress in Nafplio, Greece was a must see for us during our 2024 trip. Also called the New Fortress, it is an exemplary well designed Venetian military complex. It also represents the embodiment of Greek resilience during the 1822 Greek Civil War. This well-preserved Fortress is one of three fortresses in Nafpliio. There is…
Discovering Ancient Tiryns in Greece: a Less Visited Archaeological Gem
We had not planned on stopping at the Archaeology Site of Ancient Tiryns during our Aug 2024 trip to Greece, as many people have told us to give it a miss. But since we passed right by it, and we had the time we decided to check it out. It was quite hot this day…
Exploring the Ancient Theater and Agora of Argos, Greece
Continuing on our journey through Greece during August 2024 we decided to stop at the Ancient Theater of Argos. Much to our delight, right across the street was the Ancient Agora of Argos! We had not known about the Agora so we were excited to be able to explore this area as well. Argos has…
Discover the Rich History of Larissa Castle in Argos, Greece
This castle is a great place to explore while in the Peloponnese.
Exploring the Sunken City of Epidaurus: A Snorkeling Adventure in Greece
When we heard about the Sunken City of Epidaurus, Greece we knew we would be snorkeling out to explore it. There are a couple of different ways you can reach the Sunken City for snorkeling. We chose to just swim to the underwater ruins while snorkeling on the way there. If you prefer you can…
Ancient Epidaurus, Greece: Birthplace of Modern Medicine
While deciding to vacation in the Peloponnese area of Greece we both wanted to see Ancient Epidaurus. Although Epidaurus is most known for its amazing theater, its development was actually for medical purposes. With Steve being a surgeon and me being a nurse this was a place we didn’t want to miss. Many scholars consider…
Mycenaean Bridge and the Acropolis of Kazarma Hike
The Mycenaean Bridge and Kazarma Acropolis Ruins were unplanned stops on our 2024 trip to the Peloponnese in Greece. After a wonderful breakfast at our hotel, Anthemion Suites and Villas, we headed toward Ancient Epiduarus. We had tossed our hiking shoes in the car, just in case we found something interesting so we were prepared….
Ancient Nemea, Greece: Uncovering History and Hidden Gems
Ancient Nemea is a beautiful site in
Greece which includes a Temple to Zeus and a Stadium.
Exploring Ancient Mycenae: A Journey to the Heart of Greek History
A visit to Ancient Mycenae is really worth your time. This ancient city is a huge part of history.