Author: tjiskavw

August is not the time to come to Greece - small beaches like this are packed by 9am. but plenty of cafes give you a place to sit if you…

while the simple answer to any request is always a quick "of course", clearly not everyone is happy with us "intruders". When I chatted it up with friendly locals they'd…

I arrived at this sea front cafe at about 4ish with plans to watch the sunset. I was surrounded by people playing cards, backgammon, horse trading, and shit swapping...in other…

strolling around the old town's maze-like alleys with beautiful Venetian mansions, fountains, churches, a vcharming harbor and of course wonderful cafes packs a punch on the enchantment and captivating meter.

volcanic lava preserved the 4,000 year old town of Akrotiri which is being excavated as funds are raised. It's enclosed in a museum with walkways that allow you to view…

Pyros village is situated on the highest peak of the island offering incredible views obtainable by walking steep medieval alleys lined with wine bars, restaurants, galleries, white washed cave homes…

this front porch and adjacent hot tub was the best seat in the house for watching the lights of the cities and the fireworks on weekends. The hosts gave me…

Pyrgos still has some of the vestiges of old Santorini villages and is one of the high points of the island - figuratively and literally..... just keep climbing upwards through…

a series of these original statues were mounted against a peeling wall of an old monument which now serves as a museum for the ancient agora. I loved how the…

Built during the height of the Greek civilization to honor Athena - goddess of wisdom, war and weirdly- peace and handicrafts as well.  She's depicted as a pretty fierce warrior…