Santorini doesn’t need much of an introduction; its iconic images of blue and white domed churches overlooking the sea are world-renowned. I’ll be honest here – I’m a self-proclaimed mountain person, and, by extension, most definitely NOT a beach person. This wasn’t always the case, but it seems the older…
A hike through the Samariá Gorge has become de rigueur for just about anyone traveling in Crete, and for good reason. The scenery is spectacular, and the walk also provides a good opportunity to catch a glimpse of the rare kri-kri, a species of goat that lives only in this part…
From Rethymno we headed west down the coast to Chania, a beautiful Venetian harbor town that just oozes old-world charm. Mykonos may have a neighborhood called Little Venice, but Chania was actually settled by the real Venetians in the 13th century. We had visited Rethymno first because we imagined that…
The Great 40 Days has begun! Today is the first day of what is known in Greece as the Great Lent or the Great Fast, which is the 40 days leading up to Easter (the timing of which is calculated a bit differently in the Greek Orthodox liturgical calendar than…
Donkeys are a common sight in Greece, where they have been used for centuries in agricultural work and are often used as transport for tourists in popular destinations like Rhodes and (especially) Santorini. Indeed, the donkeys are a key part of Greece’s image as a tourist destination, and souvenir shops…
Crete has to be my favourite Greek island and my favourite Greek foodie destination! This place definitely has an independent spirit, and it’s jam-packed with amazing historic sights, beautiful seaside villages and stark landscapes. In addition, Cretans are rightfully quite proud of their delicious cuisine. While there are certainly a…
Welcome back! Now, for more tasty eats in Rhodes. Firstly, there’s this place: It’s called Café Hamam and is right next to Nireas, the seafood restaurant I talked about in my last post. This is a small, family-run place with seating on a pleasant terrace outside, and it was where I…
Our first destination of the islands portion of our trip was the cobblestoned, medieval city of Rhodes on the island of the same name. This was a place we had wanted to go for some time, and it definitely lived up to our expectations. While much of the rest of…
Our Greek adventure got off to a delicious start on our first day in Athens. We stayed at the Hotel Arethusa in the Syntagma area. This is a pretty good choice if you’re flying into Athens late at night, because it’s very close to the airport bus drop-off point and…
The Magic Word for Finding Vegan Food in Greece I love words. I have been an avid reader since childhood, and my love for foreign words eventually led me to a career in translation. Wherever I go, I try to learn at least a few words in the local language,…
Hi, I'm Wendy. I'm an intrepid traveler, vegan foodie and animal lover. I travel all over the world (117 countries and counting!) uncovering vegan treasures to show you how you can be vegan anywhere. Read more on my About page.
