Greece

10
Oct
2015
2

Athens: Tips for Visiting the Acropolis

The Acropolis is an ancient citadel situated on top of a rocky hill, flaunting age old buildings and their remains that speak of the glorious past. If you are in Athens, it is unlikely that you will leave the city without visiting the Acropolis, one of the most frequented monuments in the country. So, here are some tips to help you plan the few hours that you do intend to spend admiring the architecture that the...
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21
Sep
2015
5

Greece: 10 Day Itinerary

We spent ten days in Greece - between Athens and island hopping and enjoyed every single day! However, planning a trip to Greece can be stressful because of the sheer number of islands that the country has to offer...and I am not even talking about the bountiful mainland as yet! So, for those who need some ideas to start planning their Greek sojourn, here is the itinerary that we followed after doing quite a bit of research.
22
Aug
2015
0

Favourite Sunsets

I can walk for miles, drive atop a cliff, take a boat to a lonely island, all for the want of enjoying the sunset. I don’t know why, but they truly fascinate me, each one being different from the other. I have gasped at the colours, across the world, watching shades of red, orange and grey in the sky. Throw in some bubbly and a cheese platter and I would pray for time to stand still.
7
Nov
2014
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Plan a Vacation to Greece: Tips

I was bitten by wanderlust a while ago – it’s been almost eight years. Back then, money was the constraint which stopped me from crossing the Indian borders. One fine day in 2007, a colleague at work was flaunting pictures of a surreal sunset – that was her vacation destination for the year and the pictures were from Santorini. I turned my chair around, and got back to my desk hoping that one day, I...
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29
Jun
2014
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Santorini Mini Guide… Romance is everywhere!

The Greek islands are all about romance. When the sunset floods the sky with hues of orange and red and the blue Mediterranean Sea playfully splashes surf over your face… romance is in the air… in fact… it’s everywhere! Santorini is an island which is the remnant of a volcanic eruption. Pretty little towns are situated along the lip of the caldera. Any and every post on Santorini will surely feature the blue domed churches,...
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8
Jun
2014
0

Milos Mini Guide: Our favourite Greek Island

Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, can set the mood for romance and kindle the warmth in your heart. When you are in Milos, you don’t have to be a honeymooning couple to feel what Aphrodite can do! The island is blessed by Aphrodite – the beauty of the island sets the mood. The seventy colourful beaches on the island ensure that the mood lingers on! Milos – ‘Island of Colours’, was the first Greek island...
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