The island itself, located towards the south of the Aegean and to the north of Crete, is actually centered on the slopes of a volcano; its center is marked by a collapsed and flooded caldera, complete with a tiny island in the middle of it. Views over the cliffs leading into the calder...
and numerous historic sites and museums. Though not as pretty as Crete’s other towns, Heraklio offers its own charm in its friendliness, openness, and scrappiness – after all, the city held off an Ottomans siege over 21 years (do not miss a visit to the Koules Fortress – originally ...
We have been to Maui, Hawaii three times and we’re going on our fourth visit in November. That’s how much we love it here. What is not to love? The hang loose island vibe is contagious and leaves you feeling recharged even after just a short visit. If you have time, make sure ...
The most populous region of Greece, Attica is also known as the province of Athens, and it’s here that you’ll find the capital city Athens. In Athens, you an visit some of the best-preserved examples of ancient Greek architecture, including the Parthenon, the Acropolis, and a number of...
Article discusses what it is like to make such a major change, and what are the practical concerns for moving across an ocean to a new location. In the case of the couple being interviewed, they went to Tangier, Morocco. You should obviously visit the place that piques your interest before...
San Diego is California’s second-largest city, but you wouldn’t know it on a visit to the SoCal destination. It has retained its small-city charm despite the number of people calling it home today. Europe Where To Stay In Berlin: 5 Best Areas & Places The wall’s fall transformed ...
Wednesday, October 2: On Wednesday morning in Kyoto, on the hottest day of our stay here (90° F), we decided to visit Fushimi Inari Shrine (伏見稲荷大社, Fushimi Inari Taisha), an important Shinto shrine in southeast Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, whic...
Hi, Heading to malta for the first time and was hoping for a bit of a clue as to where is best suited for us. We love Crete, Loutro, Paleochora, also places like Milos and Serifos are among our favourites. We love the small villages that have great swimming nearby, either sand or ...
Next, we visit the only U.S. beach to make it among TripAdvisor’s top 10 list. Florida’s Siesta Key is a low-lying island. The scientist known as Dr. Beach recently named Siesta Key the best beach in America -- and for good reason. Siesta Key is on the Gulf of Mexico. It off...
InAfricathe north is still cool, good for discovering the Sahara but not recommended for those wishing to visit the beaches. Towards the south, inKenya,TanzaniaorSouth Africa, the high season is starting but with a risk of excessive heat on the east coast. ...