During our September 2025 trip we decided to once again return to the Acropolis and Parthenon and take a Self Guided Tour. We have done this before and during our 2018 trip we visited this amazing site for the first time. Since our first visit, the Acropolis has undergone more renovation, we have explored more…
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The Ancient Timekeeper: Tower of the Winds, Athens
We have walked past the Tower of the Winds many times while in Athens, Greece. This year during our September 2025 trip, we decided to explore this remarkable site in more detail. We arrived in Athens on Sept 3, 2025 and this quick tour put us in the Ancient Athens mood. We did this as…
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,…
Hike the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail in Algarve, Portugal
We do love a good hike and during our May 2024 trip to Portugal we truly enjoyed the Seven Hanging Valleys Trail in the Algarve region. This 3.5 mile (5.7 km) trail follows the coastal cliff along the southern coast of Portugal and is a beautiful hike. There is something to see every way you…
A Memorable Meal in Arachova, Greece-A Short Story
Our first day of our vacation to Greece in September 2022, we rented a car at the Athens airport and drove through the mainland to Arachova, where that evening, we enjoyed a wonderful meal. It was a nice drive and we were excited to be back in Greece.  Once in Arachova, everything was what…
Snacks and a Waterfall in Eptalofos, Greece
Eptalofos, Greece is a lovely off the beaten path village with a waterfall and a quaint town square. A great place to relax.
Starting our 2022 Greece Trip off Right – Village of Arachova, Greece
Arachova Greece is the perfect mountain village. Quaint and picturesque this village is a lovely place to stay!
Best Places in Naxos, Greece.
Check out the Best of Naxos Island!
Hiking Mt Zas and the Cave of Za, Naxos
Hiking Mt Zas and the Cave of Za in Naxos is a more difficult hike than we expected. The scenery though is beautiful.
Catamaran Day Trip Around Naxos, Greece
A catamaran day trip around the island of Naxos, Greece is the perfect way to enjoy the sun and the Aegean Sea!
First Time to Santorini-3 Day Guide
Three fun filled days exploring Santorini, Greece.
Jeeping to Crystal Mill, Colorado
As our fall 2020 trip to Colorado and Utah was winding down, we decided to go jeeping to Crystal Mill in Colorado. Crystal Mill has been on our bucket list to see and even though we love to hike, we were glad we could take a 4×4 road there. The mill was just a bit…
Another Athens Sunrise-Lycabettus Hill
Lycabettus Hill is a great place to watch the sunrise in Athens. Being the highest point in Athens you can see it from every direction.
Exploring Santorini by Dune Buggy, Pyrgos & Kamari
A fun way to explore Santorini is by Dune Buggy! We had a great time driving around the island to a couple of lesser known villages.