Sicily is an island in the South of Italy, because Italy is a European Country it is easy to travel. No vaccinations needed and it is safe. Here some tips to check before you leave and some inspirations for your travels. General Information Sicily Sardinia is part of the EU so all European citizens can travel without a visa. Please check if … Read More
Southeast Sicily: Syracuse, Marzameni, Noto, Modica and Ragusa
In this Sicilian travel blog, I will give you tips, information and inspirations on the Southeastern part of Sicily. In this part of Sicily, you can find historical Sicilians Baroque culture like the UNESCO-listed cities of Syracuse / Ortygia, Noto, Modica and Ragusa. As a beach girl, I visited of course the beach of the fishing village Marzameni. See below … Read More
Sailing Ancient Delos
The Cyclades name comes from the Greek ‘kyklos” which means circle, Delos the sacred island is the center of this Cyclades archipelago. Delos is located next to Mykonos and easy to visit in a day trip. In this travel blog tips, inspirations and information on Delos, Greece. Delos Background Delos is one of the most important historical, mythological and archaeological … Read More
Tips before you travel to the Greek Cyclades
In this travel blog information, tips and inspirations on the Greek Cyclades islands. Greece has the roots of the Western culture; the place where the Olympians first competed and don’t forget the rich mythology and the ancient buildings with massive marble sculptures. But not only culture lovers will love Greece, the nature is stunning too; rock formations, picture perfect beaches, … Read More
Route for two weeks Cyclades including Athens
The Greek islands of the Cyclades have it all!! Beautiful nature with rugged rock formations (Milos and Santorini), azure blue sea, picture perfect white beaches, traditional white villages with blue-domed churches, ancient archaeological sites (Athens and Delos) and all in sunny warm weather with blue skies. Next to that, taste the traditional Greek food with fish and meat with fresh … Read More
Idyllic Ios
Ios is known as the Cyclades party island, but not in September to be honest. The island was quiet, peaceful, relaxed and I loved it! It was a shock for me, no Santorini crowds. I hired a motorbike and crossed the countryside and run into goats, honey boxes, deserted beaches and dramatic views during that day. I can’t tell how … Read More
Glamour in Mykonos
They say Mykonos is the Ibiza of Greece, the party animal of the Cycladic islands! I was curious to find out if this glamour, gay friendly and party hardy reputation was all true. And indeed Mykonos has a lot to offer, trendy hotels, active beach life (25 beaches), high end shops and a great diversity of restaurants, that is why … Read More
Spectacular Santorini Views
This header says is all: Santorini has spectacular panorama views!! Santorini is unique and on many peoples bucket lists, like mine and 1,5 million tourist per year as well…. Lonely Planet calls Santorini “The supermodel of the Greek islands”. Indeed amazingly beautiful with the cliffs in many colors and shapes, due to the caldera/crater that is drowned in the sea. … Read More
Magical Milos Beaches
Milos is not the most visited Greek Cyclades island, but I don’t understand why?! I liked it the best of all the islands I visited here. Why? Because it was not so crowded and I loved the charm of this volcanic island in the Aegean Sea. Milos has many beaches (even the most of all Cycladic island) and a dramatic coastline … Read More
South Sardinia: Cagliari
My flight to Amsterdam departs from Cagliari; the capital and largest city of Sardinia. Here you go back in time and see the history while you walk trough the Il Castello neighborhood; have dinner at one of the many restaurants in the Marina and check out the long stretched city beach at Poetto. Il Castello Neighborhood Il Castello is in my … Read More