Mykonos is one of the smallest islands in the Cyclades and though it often plays second fiddle to the renowned Santorini, there is plenty to see to warrant a visit to its shores. According to Greek mythology, Hercules slew a number of giants in this area; the large rocks that are found scattered across the […]
Category Archives: Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe, Europe, Greece
Sailing Greek Islands: The Perfect Non-Touristy One Week Greece Itinerary
05
Dec
Dec
As an expert in sailing Greek Islands, we’re delighted to bring you this guest post from Emily of Two Get Lost. Having sailed professionally and exploring most of this incredible country, you know this is a one week Greece itinerary that’s worth paying attention to! A sailing holiday in Greece is most people’s idea of […]
Activities, Adventure, Chernobyl, Eastern Europe, Europe, Ukraine
What Is It REALLY Like to Visit Chernobyl? Inside the Exclusion Zone
02
Jun
Jun
Early on the morning of April 25th, 1986, the world experienced the worst nuclear disaster ever seen, at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. The fourth reactor at Chernobyl reacted badly during a test and, what should have been a routine shutdown to prevent damage, resulted in absolute disaster. The resulting (and unexpected) power surge, caused […]
Activities, Adventure, Chernobyl, Eastern Europe, Ukraine
The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone – 10 incredible photos to inspire your visit
17
Jul
Jul
On April 26th, 1986, the world came to know about a small town in Ukraine. Chernobyl. Chernobyl is no longer known as a town but as the location of the largest nuclear power plant accident in history.  Late night testing-gone-wrong decimated the area, causing significant long-term health effects for residents and costing billions to ‘remedy’. Visiting the […]
Activities, Athens, Eastern Europe, Food, Greece
Alternative Athens: The Tastiest Way to Get to Know Greece’s Capital!
06
Jun
Jun
Jade and her husband, Mark have decided that there’s practically no better way than to get comfortable with a city than to do so on a food tour – we couldn’t agree more!  Read on for their review of Alternative Athens and to gain a little insider’s Greek foodie knowledge about this incredible city. Walking to meet our […]
Athens, Cruising, Eastern Europe, Europe, Greece, Historical Sites
Athens, Greece – A Surprising Beauty
13
Jul
Jul
Athens – a great combination of culture, excitement and a little grunge, all of which combines to creates an intriguing city. I’m not quite sure what we expected from Europe’s oldest city, but we were pleasantly surprised. We payed a visit to the Acropolis and spent the afternoon meandering through the old town of Plaka […]
07
Jul
Jul
If you’re planning a trip to Greece, seriously consider adding Crete to your list. Recently we had the pleasure of visiting Chania, a gorgeous little town, overlooking the Aegean Sea and framed by mountains. Â A day here really isn’t enough to uncover all that the island has to offer but it was a fabulous taster […]
07
Jul
Jul
The first stop on our cruise saw us disembark at the sleepy seaside town of Katakolon, the gateway to ancient Olympia.  A half hour journey from the port, sits Olympia; the area that was home to the first Olympic Games and was in use for over a thousand years.  Here, the fittest and strongest ancient Greek […]