by CJ | Apr 7, 2024, 11:04:05
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...
by CJ | Apr 2, 2024, 19:50:07
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,...
by CJ | Mar 31, 2024, 11:15:22
Some places are good for one thing. Some are good for two. Hosios Loukas is good for the mountain, the myth, the monastery, all that, and the cappuccino! I saw a UNESCO site was not far off my planned route from Athens to Delphi and added it. TIP: It’s a popular...
by CJ | Mar 28, 2024, 20:46:30
Travel opens you to new experiences and new foods. It also lets you enjoy some old favorites. At least once a trip I try to try a new to me food. Travel schedules don’t always align with meal times, so when I landed in Athens at 6am I was glad I’d had...
by CJ | Mar 24, 2024, 13:18:36
So many. So similar. So Different. Art and history are two of the most common and there can be overlap between the two. Athens has plenty of both kinds of museums you don’t want to miss. TIP: Never, ever, EVER do more than three museums in one day. Try to limit...
by CJ | Mar 20, 2024, 21:40:09
Walking frees you to stop and take photos wherever you like. Wandering allows you to explore. It frees your time by letting you decide how long to be somewhere. It’s healthy. It’s FREE! My favorite way to explore a new or old place is by walking. I can...