Thermopylae is Historically Rich but Underwhelming Now

Thermopylae is Historically Rich but Underwhelming Now

Thermopylae wasn’t on my planned roadtrip, but when I was looking for possible stops between Delphi and Meteora I decided to add it in. Ask any military historian and Thermopylae will always be mentioned. Ask any Frank Miller fan and 300 will be mentioned. As I...
Flowers of Delphi, Greece

Flowers of Delphi, Greece

Spring brings the wild flowers to Delphi, Greece. I tried to identify some of them, but I’m no botanist, so I’ll just show the flowers without the names. Delphi Wildflowers Temple of Athena at Delphi Wildflowers growing out of the rocks at Delphi...
A Day in Delphi, Greece

A Day in Delphi, Greece

More mythology and mountains. And loads of wild flowers. Some people do Delphi and Hosios Loukas as a day trip from Athens.  My new friends at Dimos Jewelry thought two days was too much for Delphi. The cool thing about road tripping is you can always detour for...
My Guide to Bedding, Baths, and No Bad Hair Days While Traveling

My Guide to Bedding, Baths, and No Bad Hair Days While Traveling

Taking care of yourself while traveling is important. The travel itself sooths the soul, invigorates the mind, and tires the body. So I make sure not to overschedule myself, and make things comfortable. Here is my guide on how to make the best of your bedding, baths,...