My Travel blog
Tips, Trips, and Stories From My Worldly Travels
Waffle House: Ice cream lovers head to Naxos!
As if the island of Naxos wasn’t full enough of culinary delights ( see local, renowned cheese, tasty meats and the best potatoes in Greece ), there comes the sweet temptation of Waffle House, known as the best place in Greece to indulge into a freshly baked waffle...
Apollonas: The ancient port of marble shipments
A surprise of archaeological interest awaits you as you reach the village of Apollonas on the northern side of the island of Naxos: An unexpected meeting with the unfinished Kouros statue of the ancient Greek god Dionysus. Just before the road starts to descend to...
Halki: An array of pastel colours
My lovely Halki! The dusty-pink house fronts. The bougainvillea that climb up to reach the iron cast balconies. The pebbled alleys that hide among leafy and shady gardens… Just 15km away from Naxos’ tropical coast line and in altitude of 280m, you find yourself easily...
Sfogliatella napoletana: Love at first bite!
Arrival at Capodichino, Naples’ airport early in the morning. The taxi that takes me to the city center goes as fast as if it were in a car race or as if it were the only one on the road. Actually all cars around us are as fast as that! “Welcome to Naples”, I say to...
Tortuga Art cafè Wine bar: True Italian flair
There are some places that immediately distinguish from the rest and stand out for their atmosphere and their vibe. Places where you love to hang out, are welcoming any time of day, have an authentic style and make you feel relaxed and at ease. Places where you go for...
Zozef’s: Symbol of Andros’ local gastronomy
The story is well-known among locals and seems appealing to visitors: a successful businesswoman, with a long career in the media world, leaves the capital to return to her home island and revive her grandfather’s traditional coffee house. Honouring the grandfather’s...