This was a day tour we were looking forward to. After a sumptuous breakfast at our Hotel Matina, we were picked up from just outside our hotel. The bus journey to the port was nice and the boarding on to our boat swift. And then we set off for our first destination, the Santorini Volcano. …
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Heading to the beautiful island country of Greece is a dream vacation for millions of travelers worldwide. Starting with Athens, the country's capital city famous for its historical landmarks. Next Mykonos, known as the island of the winds and a party island. And then of course Santorini, also famous for its magical Oia sunset besides …
We reached Athinios Port by the morning Mykonos to Santorini Seajet ferry. A journey that was so very refreshing. Mr. Fomes from our hotel was there to pick us up. As it turned out he had visited my hometown Calcutta, now Kolkata on a cargo ship many years back. He narrated his memories and how …
It was in February 2020 that we had booked this property and paid in full for our planned stay in May that year. But then came Covid and all plans went awry. Our refund request was promptly acted on by the hotel and the money transferred the same day. In the hospitality industry these are …
We all are used to flying these days as apparently in most cases it saves us time. But when in Europe a train or a bus journey is such a refreshing way to travel if time is not a constraint for us. And when in Greece and you plan to hop from one island to …
Many tourists wonder whether two nights are enough for Mykonos while on a holiday to Greece. Mykonos is a small city with its city center the chief attraction. The walk through the narrow cobbled streets all the way to the Aegean Sea is what tourists flock for. To shop, drink, dine and enjoy the sunset …
How many days are really enough when one is planning for Mykonos? Probably you can experience quite a lot of Mykonos in a day itself. But that's not what this pretty island is meant for. You need to park here for at least a couple of nights and take it slow. Here is what we …
Sometimes an early morning flight is so refreshing. More so if you are on a holiday and heading to an exciting destination next. And so was it for us that morning as we looked ahead to spending a day in Mykonos before settling down for three more eventful nights there. We had a quick breakfast, …
While planning for a vacation in Greece, the first thought that probably would come to your mind is this. How many days is enough for Athens? Well that's a million dollar question. Because going by what I read, many travelers use Athens as their touch point before heading off to the other islands. Here is …
When planning for Athens, one of the topmost priorities in the mind of every traveler is their visit to archaeological sites. And rightly so. Because the history of this beautiful country can be best understood by spending time at these marvelous historical locations. Today we take you to the 7 best archaeological sites of Athens …
For travelers out to explore, walks are a must everyday. Because it's the best way to see a new city, town or even a village. Just like my lovely long walk through the paddy and potato fields recently to see the Damodar River sunset. It was during my 2 days visit to a rural Bengal …
When you think of Greece and then Athens, the first picture that comes to mind is that of the Acropolis. This one of the most visited archaeological sites in the world is always packed with tourists unless you visit the moment the gates open at 8 AM. Crowds swell up with the group tours arriving …
It was a holiday after three summers and you can imagine how thrilling it was when we started planning. The month of October sounded good, a month when all these years we have mostly enjoyed the celebration of Durga Puja, living in Delhi & now in Calcutta. And we wished for a longish holiday. So …
