Iceland is a unique destination like none other. Despite its prohibitively high costs (transportation, lodging, food & alcohol), Iceland is definitely worth saving up for. Touted as the land of fire and ice, we can attest to this effective marketing campaign. Where else in the world could you wear crampons to hike one of Europe’s…Continue reading Iceland – Landmannalauger & Fimmvörðuháls & Vestmannaeyjar & Eastern Fjords & Askja & Myvatn & Husavik
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Greece – Athens
In September 2007, we booked a two week EasyCruise trip that departed from Athen’s Marina Zea in Piraeus. While we were on board for 14 days, the cruise ship did a series of loops: Athens, Mykonos, Paros, Sifnos, (return to Athens to drop off/pick up or sightsee), Poros, Spetses, (Athens again), Milos, Ios, Amorgos, Naxos,…Continue reading Greece – Athens
Greece – Serifos
The island of Serifos is located on the western part of the island cluster, making it a vista of other Cyclades Islands. What astonishes visitors the most is that Serifos has a coastline that stretches for 81.5 km, 12 km of which are sandy beaches and quaint coves. Serifos is also famous for its charming…Continue reading Greece – Serifos
Greece – Syros
Syros first rose to commercial power as a Phoenician seaport, and later the 13th century Venetians turned it into a trading capital. Steamships and the rise of Piraeus as the modern national port, however, ended Syros’s glory days, until the last 20 years, when the shipbuilding industry has helped Syros regain its economic footing. Now,…Continue reading Greece – Syros
Greece – Naxos
The biggest and largest island of the Cyclades, Naxos contains more than 98 kilometers of fine golden sandy beaches. Umbrellas, sun beds and water sports facilities can be found in some of those paradise-like beaches. Some of the most famous are Agios Prokopios, Plaka, Agia Anna, and Mikri Vigla. Head over to St Georges Beach…Continue reading Greece – Naxos