During this time of the COVID-19 I will periodically post about my travels and travel ideas. Hopefully we can soon return to the world. Take care, stay safe, stay inside. With many Greek Isles, it makes deciding which one to feature a bit of a lovely challenge. Although I have been to Greece I have... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Meteora Monasteries, Greece
On the mainland of Greece in the Plain of Thessaly are unique rock pillars that rise up from the ground. Composed of a blend of conglomerate and sandstone they were formed millions of years ago by the earth's movements and eventual wear resulting in astonishing vertical pillars reaching for the heavens. This area is known... Continue Reading →
Sunday Special – Crete, Greece
Although I disliked Athens as it's a smelly, loud, smoggy city I do want to see other areas of Greece. After seeing Santorini island hopping these lovely isles has increased its appeal. So today we'll look at one of the island I hope to visit on my wanderings - the island of Crete. Of the... Continue Reading →
The Map Project – Greece
There are a few more instalments for The Map Project. The kids have learned a bit about our amazing world and who knows, maybe they will be future travellers themselves. Today Kieran tells us about Greece. _____________________ Hi, it's Kieran updating you on Eeva's travels around the world. Athens is the capital of Greece which... Continue Reading →
SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – SANTORINI, GREECE
Any moment that Greece is mentioned my mind inevitably thinks of the white washed, blue domed buildings of the island of Santorini. One of the Cyclades island group, Santorini is without doubt the most familiar of all the Greek Isles. It is located in the Aegean Sea, 200km/120mi south of the Greek mainland. It was created from... Continue Reading →