Meteora, Greece, is a shock, in the best way possible
You’ll typically find us writing about sites worth seeing as “attraction spotlights”. We generally review the locale’s history and significance, followed by practicalities…
Category: Destinations
Attraction spotlight: the mystical site of Delphi, Greece
Delphi was a prominent religious sanctuary to the ancient Greeks, perhaps second only in importance to Athens. Built in the 8th century BC,…
5 classic Greek dishes to try in Greece
Greek food is among the tastiest cuisines in the world. We are not foodies, by any means, but we enjoy trying local flavours…
Attraction spotlight: Ancient Olympia
The 2022 Winter Paralympic Games is currently on. And I kid you not, I get shivers every time I see Greece walk out…
The charming town of Nafplio and the Greek Peloponnese
If you’re looking for rustic charm and laid-back vibes, have a penchant for wandering ruins amidst stunning mountain backdrops, look no further than…
Sightseeing in Athens – the highlights
There is a lot of anticipation around visiting Athens. Athens *is* Ancient Greece, the cradle of western civilization. Athens is thousands of years…
Two weeks in Greece – Itinerary
Greece is one of our favourite destinations. Take a walk through history, gape at gorgeous landscapes at every turn, soak up the sun…
Why travel to Greece? A reflection
Ah, Greece. Beautiful, stimulating, surprising. Expectations, taken with a grain of salt. Everything I hoped it would be. Visiting Greece was an item…
Ski getaway to Blue Mountain Resort with kids
For those of us living in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Blue Mountain can be an easy day trip. But when you have…
Attraction spotlight: visit a Rideau Canal lock station
In this post, I wrote about our family trip exploring the Rideau Canal National Historical Site by houseboat. It was the perfect balance…