Holy Trinity Monastery in Meteora Greece

Greece is truly a one of a kind destination. Ancient ruins, beautiful beaches, secluded islands, vibrant cities…you can visit Greece countless times and always find something new to see. Some of my favorite sites in Greece are the ancient ruins of the Peloponnese and the monasteries of Meteora but there’s really something for everyone.

Monemvasia, Greece

15 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Greece

Greece is a great place to visit because the landscape is so varied. You can spend your time island hopping, visiting ancient ruins, or even driving through the mountains. Did you know Greece had mountains? I certainly didn’t before visiting! Some highlights include visiting the Acropolis in Athens, seeing the ancient temple at Delphi, touring……

7 Best Day Trips from Athens

Athens is great on its own, but it can also serve as a jumping-off point for some of Greece’s must-see sights. You may be surprised by how varied Greece’s landscape is, and you’ll never get to see it if you only stick to the city. Within a few hours of Athens, you can experience monasteries,……
Monemvasia, Greece

Visiting the Peloponnese in Greece: A 5 Day Itinerary

The Peloponnese is located about an hour from Athens separated from the rest of mainland Greece by the Corinth Canal. It is less visited than other parts of Greece (cough cough Santorini), but once you visit, you’ll be surprised it’s not more popular. If you have a few days to spare in Greece, you can……
Holy Trinity Monastery in Meteora Greece

Mainland Greece: A 9 Day Itinerary

With so much to see, you may be asking yourself “how many days should I spend in Greece” and “where should I go in Greece”? While it’s just the tip of the iceberg, you can cover a lot of ground with 9 days in Greece. If it’s your first time in Greece, I think it’s……
Monemvasia, Greece

A Night in Monemvasia, Greece

I’m still so surprised by how many different types of destinations Greece has to offer. You can explore islands, ancient ruins, remnants of the Byzantine empire, and monasteries suspended on cliffs. Monemvasia is not well known to people outside of Greece, but if you tell a Greek you’re headed there, they’ll likely say something along……

What to See in Mystras, Greece

After a week of touring the ruins of ancient and classical Greece, I was excited for a slight change of pace. Yes, Mystras is still technically ruins, but you can tell the well-preserved churches and buildings are from a completely different point in time. Located on the slopes of Taygetos Mountain, Mystras was a powerful……