The best thing about this traditional stone taverna in the north of Molyvos is the smoked skoumbri which you can also find in cans (if you are a fan). Seafood spaghetti and grilled octopus are big hits here as well. This old-school kafeneio-ouzeri in upper Eressos draws a loyal local clientele with 15 varieties of … Read more
Many people want to go on a Greek Island getaway but are nervous about doing all their hotel and ferry bookings themselves. Let Fantasy Travel iron out the details and come up with a trip that fits your budget. A short ferry ride from Mykonos lands you on Tinos, an ancient isle enjoying a renaissance. … Read more
Imagine sailing across a shimmering emerald sea, bottlenose dolphins cresting the waves beside you. Ahead lies a mountainous island thick with oak, hornbeam, and cypress pine, its sheltered coves and pastel-shaded villages offering safe anchorage and a dip in limpid lapis lazuli waters. This is the Ionian, a western Greek archipelago that’s ideal for bay-hopping, … Read more
Besides the vathres (waterfalls) and mountainous landscape that is still full of green until late summer, the real highlight is Samothrace’s cuisine. You will find delicious meals in local tavernas where the owners are the cook and the waiter. For instance, try roasted goat and spoon sweets in O Vrachos Tavern found in Profitis Ilias … Read more
As an internationally acclaimed photojournalist, Ferry has collaborated with publications such as National Geographic, The New York Times and GEO. He has shot in dozens of countries investigating causes of conflict and cultural survival. He uses a variety of composition techniques to draw a viewer into the image. For example, the use of railings creates … Read more
Many travelers treat the Greek Islands as a monolithic group, hopping from one to another like boutiques in a mall. This can be a mistake: each island has its own character and traditions. Getting from island to island requires ferry travel. These routes are often busy during holidays and peak season. But with a little … Read more
Local Tip: EL GRECO is a fish taverna in scenic Panteli that’s housed in a repurposed stone mansion. Try octopus carpaccio, Leros salad and fresh fish pasta dishes. Sweets like spoon sweets, sfingos with syrup and patsavouropita are also a hit. Mussolini’s military barracks, mental hospitals and refugee camp were once the main attractions on … Read more
A visit to Egypt is not complete without visiting the magnificent pyramids, a testament to the engineering prowess of the ancient Egyptians. Greece also boasts a wealth of ancient ruins that have earned the protection of UNESCO. For example, epic Mt Olympus is home to the ruins of the Oracle, and the Parthenon, a monument … Read more
Rugged Retreats equip men through the door of adventure to awaken their true identity in Christ and become the man God’s created them to be. Riding the wine-dark seas between Greece’s many islands inspires fantasies of being Odysseus or Zorba the Greek. Yet such an island-hopping odyssey can be more doable than it sounds. 1. … Read more
Experience the best of Greece on this island hopping cruise. Explore beaches, step back in time at ancient archaeological ruins and wander the narrow streets of idyllic towns on this trip that departs from Athens. Soak up the sun on a tranquil sunset sail around Santorini. Swim in the clear blue waters and enjoy a … Read more