My Travel blog
Tips, Trips, and Stories From My Worldly Travels
Lemonodasos : A sweet story inspired by the enchanting lemon forest of Poros
For most of its visitors, a journey to Poros is not complete without a boat trip across the narrow channel that separates the charming island of Saronikos Gulf from the shore of Troizinia and Galatas. Within just five minutes and while you enjoy the picturesque view...
Aeginitikon Arhontikon: A historic neoclassical house in Aegina is now a boutique hotel
There’s a popular Greek song composed by acclaimed composer Mikis Theodorakis and based on a poem by Costas Varnalis, that refers to the summers the poet used to spent on Aegina island in the ‘70s and the carefree, good times he enjoyed there in the company of his...
6 Cosy and very special cafes in the old town of Corfu
When it comes to a destination as charming and picturesque as the old town of Corfu, with such a wealthy cultural heritage, so many sights and interesting places to visit, it's easy to loose track of time and find yourself wandering for hours among small or bigger...
Capralos Museum on Aegina island : The house – workshop – museum of the famous Greek modernist sculptor
The beloved, and easily accessible from Piraeus port, island of Aegina is a popular destination for many reasons. Its lovely capital town has a characteristic neoclassical architectural style, its fishing villages are picturesque and have sandy, warm waters and its...
Historical and Folklore museum of Aegina: Traditions and customs of a past era
Visiting a museum dedicated to the popular traditions of an area and the way of everyday life of its people, always offers the chance of a deeper insight and a better understanding of this particular land. The Historical and Folklore museum of the beautiful island of...
My top picks for pistachio treats in Aegina
Visiting Aegina without trying its signature product, the famous all over Greece Aegenitian pistachio, is inevitable. There’s no better or healthier snack than a bag of roasted pistachios when you arrive at the port or when you relax at one of the sandy beaches and...