- Santorini Day 2Starting our day at a leisurely pace, our bellies full from our 5 star breakfast (of muesli yet again), we left the cool comfort of our hotel room at a casual 2pm. Zooming down the main road to Thira, we Posted by iszyriley in Travel Adventures 2011/12 | Jul 22, 2011
- Ithaca to AthensIt was our last day in Ithaca today so we packed away our swimmers, towels and sunscreen, piled our bags inyo the greek-mobile, said our goodbyes to Tassia, our beautiful landlady, and headed to Zacs for breakfast and to await Posted by Yenville in Yens on Tour | Jul 22, 2011
- 20 FUN FACTS 20. Chips (fries) in their Gyro Wraps!
19, If you can see Greece from any land point in Turkey, foreigners are not allowed to purchase real estate in that area!
18. A lot of Europeans don't believe us when we say Canada Posted by HelenMB in Europe 2011 | Jul 22, 2011
- The 'glamorous' Santorini IslandContrary to popular belief, the Greek Islands sometimes aren't always as glamorous as one may think. Waking up to a baby mouse scuttling across the floor of our hotel room soon confirmed this. With an almighty gasp and an enormous Posted by iszyriley in Travel Adventures 2011/12 | Jul 21, 2011
- Everything's Betta with Feta
We survived the looong journey with Zavian to Athens. Boy, it was long. And the Heathrow staff made me taste 50% of Zavian's baby food and milk. We had far too much luggage (my fault) which Posted by jknazef in The Navigating Nazefs | Jul 21, 2011
- Athens GreeceYahsu from Athens! The hottest city in the world. They told us that it would be hot but its not until you are walking around in 42 degree heat for 5 hours that you really understand what HOT means. We Posted by Nik-Danie in The Great Escape | Jul 21, 2011
- IthacaYesterday was my 50th birthday. It started with a late morning tea at a place in Stavros that overlooked the Ithaca skyline then real breakfast back in the square at Zacs. We joined the throng at Polis beach where the Posted by Yenville in Yens on Tour | Jul 21, 2011
- WE ARRIVE IN GREECE==General Strike==
I am not sure how many have seen on the news regarding the situation in Greece and their economy? Well we were very aware of it this morning as we got off our “Fast Track” Ferry today. Luckily we Posted by HelenMB in Europe 2011 | Jul 20, 2011
- Ephesus - The Kitty CityAnother early morning call....but this time the troops can't rally. Ian feels he's coming down with a cold and has arranged with his roommate, Gramommy, to stay behind. Then Xander can't be roused from bed, even for breakfast (!), so Posted by teamMcTeague in Team McTeague Takes Europe!! | Jul 20, 2011
- Relaxing in RhodesToday we aim to give ourselves a break. The ship is docked in Rhodes Town and we can easily walk from ship to town. So no need to push for early departure and the walking tour. Wait...what's that? Boys are Posted by teamMcTeague in Team McTeague Takes Europe!! | Jul 20, 2011
- Palace and PlayNo more lazy mornings at sea...we've another early start as we head off to the Minoan Palace at Knossos. Luckily, the dulcet tones of our cruise director's announcements help us motivate and move along. It's over an hour drive from Posted by teamMcTeague in Team McTeague Takes Europe!! | Jul 20, 2011
- Adventure AboundsWe wake to a definite roll today. The crew informs us we have moved into the Aegean Sea which is, by nature, rougher than the Ionian Sea. They're not kidding. At first it's amusing, but by the time we're in Posted by teamMcTeague in Team McTeague Takes Europe!! | Jul 20, 2011
- IthacaYesterday morning we all hopped into the greek-mobile and headed off to Vathi, the capital of Ithaca. The intent of purchasing ferry tickets for when we leave the island almost covered the girls desire for a shopping trip. It may Posted by Yenville in Yens on Tour | Jul 19, 2011
- Travel agent Hello,
I am a travel agent working in Greece so if you will need any help planning your trip I will be glad to help you. Posted by Amalaki in Need help for Greece???? | Jul 19, 2011
- Jesus Take the WheelThe other day I was floating on my back in the clear blue Aegean Sea praying to God. I was praying for two things in particular:
1) To be providde with everything I would need to see the beautiful country Posted by Rachelabby in My Life Around the World | Jul 18, 2011
- Ithaca GreeceI know, I know, I haven't blogged in a while but I havent had the best circumstances to do so. The day we left Venice we woke at 4am to catch the early vaparetto to get to the train station Posted by Yenville in Yens on Tour | Jul 17, 2011
- Mount OlympusForget everything I said. London wasn't hot; Edinburgh wasn't hot; even Rome and Pompeii weren't hot. Greece is HOT. We're talking a whole new level. The only report we could find said it was 99, but we're not buying it. Posted by teamMcTeague in Team McTeague Takes Europe!! | Jul 16, 2011
- Santorini Part twoTracy and Roger had a dance rehearsal at 6 so we ordered dinner for them and they showed up just in time to eat. Then they were off again. Kevin danced the disco and did okay but had lots of Posted by Mari Anne in Wow, It's Europe!!!! | Jul 16, 2011
- Santorini, GreeceI think the tram for Grandma. Well here is our test the seniors day. At first I was going to sat no way...but then changed my mind. We got a decent start with our Priority Tender Passes and were on Posted by Mari Anne in Wow, It's Europe!!!! | Jul 15, 2011
- Rhodes, GreeceToday started out a bit slower. I enjoyed a peaceful breakfast before Roger finally rolled out of bed and we ended up going ashore and leaving Tracy sleeping. The port at Rhodes is right by the old town. There was Posted by Mari Anne in Wow, It's Europe!!!! | Jul 15, 2011
- Mykonos, GreeceHappy Birthday Robin. Face book and text messages have been sent and Robin was wished a great birthday. I was going to say wish we were there, but the better choice would be, wish you were here.
Charlotte had given Posted by Mari Anne in Wow, It's Europe!!!! | Jul 13, 2011
- Costa Romantica CruiseHad a great relaxing time on the Italian Cruise ship. The Italians sure know how to enjoy themselves, they were into all of the onboard activities. Very noisy lot and have no idea how lifts operate - always Posted by alice99 in The Smiths Hit Europe in 2011 | Jul 12, 2011
- Day 1 -LavrioHello! Made it to Greece and have hooked up with the crew from “Into the Drink” to film an episode for Season 3. As I’m sure you can imagine it is a beautiful country. I was only Posted by Ryan Westward in Into The Drink/Greece | Jul 12, 2011
- Hydra = V-A-C-A-T-I-O-NHydra Island, Greece
March 16-19, 2011
As much as we loved Portugal, Spain, and Italy in Feb-March, it was cold--long underwear, scarves, hats, and gloves cold. Cold weather exacerbated by the oddities of B&Bs, such as the occasional no hot water [i]( Posted by bradanddeb in Brad and Deb: RTW 2011 | Jul 12, 2011
- AthensThe day isn't over yet, but I have to do my notes when I can. I write this sitting on my balcony in the moonlight off the coast of Greece. So today is Athens. We did see the protesters Posted by Mari Anne in Wow, It's Europe!!!! | Jul 11, 2011