Posts by author KayMaria Daskarolis
Santorini is a beautiful place to visit, but don't miss out on other Greek islands. Photo: Heidi Kaden
Tourist traps exist in popular destinations around the world, but you don’t have to fall for them. Tourist traps in Greece may be enticing, but they can cost a pretty penny and waste your time when you could be exploring more of this beautiful country. From keeping Santorini off of your itinerary to catching views » Read more
Two Coves along Lefkos Beach in Karpathos
With a colorful history, mountain villages straight out of Greek mythology and an abundance of wildly glorious beaches, Karpathos in Greece is a Dodecanese gem. The old adage, “Leave only footprints,” is a good one to keep in mind during your visit to Karpathos. Like most other Greek islands, Karpathos can be explored on a » Read more
Apella beach in Karpathos is stunning and it costs nothing to explore and relax there. Photo: KayMaria Daskarolis
Just like much of the rest of the world, Greece is recovering from a sobering economic recession followed by the crushing weight of a pandemic. Unlike much of the world, however, Greece has also become home to masses of refugees. So please, don’t negotiate with anyone on the islands this summer as a way to » Read more
We're hoping to experience autumnal scenes like this in Hallstatt, Austria. Photo: Unsplash
Friends asked me throughout 2020, “When will you return to Europe?” My answer last March and April was, “Who the heck knows?” But now, as we’ve said goodbye to that ridiculously challenging year and hello to 2021, my answer has changed to, “hopefully Autumn.” Do I have a direct line to researchers developing a COVID-19 » Read more
Pena Palace in Sintra. Photo: F Mira
It is easy to see why Lord Byron loved Sintra so. It is no wonder at all that Ferdinand II of Austria built Pena Palace atop the town’s highest peak as a gift of love not only to his dear Queen Maria II of Portugal but also to the Portuguese people. Sintra’s beauty is second » Read more
Breathtaking views at Delphi. Photo: askii
While in Athens, you want to visit nearthe navel of the universe—but you don’t want to rent a car or embark on a €90 tour. Here’s our Cheapo solution to your dilemma. Take an inter-city bus from Bus Terminal B in Athens (Liossion Street 260, +30-210-831-7096) and pay only €13 each way. You will need » Read more
It used to be impossible to find venues in Athens playing hip-hop and R&B music. No longer. These days, there are clubs in and around Athens that play hip-hop and R&B just about every night of the week. These clubs only impose cover charges on weekend nights or if a guest DJ or a famous » Read more
