Greece

Best Jobs for Digital Nomads: Don’t Wait to Take Your Vacation Days

You know all those pictures of people working from their hammocks on a beach in Thailand? Or sitting in a café in Amsterdam with their laptops. That could be you. I know it sounds like a dream, but it could be your reality with these jobs for digital nomads. Don’t Wait to Take Your Vacation…
Realities and struggles of Greek life for an Expat

Welcome to My Expat Interview Series. This is an insider’s sneak peek at the truths and realities of expat life. Not just from my point of view but from expats around the world. They are sharing their stories with the dreamers, the movers, the curious. You! This time you’ll meet Tiffany who is living in Athens,…
Top Things to do in Paros, Greece

I had a secret love affair with Paros before I ever stepped foot on the island. I’d read that it’s what Mykonos was like 20 years ago. And since I had a fabulous time in Mykonos back in the day, I knew I would like it. Guess what? I loved it, way more than Mykonos.…
Best Things to do in Mykonos

What do you picture when you hear the word Mykonos? Turquoise blue waters? Whitewashed stucco buildings? Deep azure skies? Well, you’d be right. It’s all those things, and it’s absolutely gorgeous. Despite its small size, there is a lot to do, and sometimes it can be hard to narrow it down. But you’re in luck,…
30 Photos that will Make You Book Your Ticket to Greece

Right Now! Ya know how they say a picture is worth a thousand words? Well, I took over 1000 photos in Greece, seriously. That’s a lot of words. And while I think I’m a better writer than I am a photographer, there are just too many pictures that I want to share with you. I…
How to Eat Like a Boss in the Greek Islands

We travel for food. Some people go for history, or art, or a beautiful pool but we travel for our stomachs. Don’t get me wrong, we like history, art, and sweet pools, but food leads the way. No exploration of a new place would be complete without tasting the food. You can read about the…
Top 7 things to do in Syros

When I was 21, I went to Mykonos and volunteered for a month on an archeological dig. Let me tell ya, there was no Indiana Jones kind of excitement. It was so boring. So hot. Sitting in my little square of dirt, brushing away the dust with a tiny paintbrush hoping to find something. Which…
Learn from Our Mistakes Before Your First Home Exchange

By now you are probably sick of me droning on about the wonderful concept of home exchanging. Well, it is awesome, but it doesn’t come without a learning curve. Since we are new to this whole concept, there are few things that we didn’t think about; don’t make the same mistakes or overlook things as…
How to Complete Your First Home Exchange in 7 Easy Steps

Think you can’t go somewhere expensive for vacation? Well, think again my friends. A major trend these days is the idea of participating in a home exchange instead of paying for accommodation. After six years of traveling through Southeast Asia, we finally took our first home exchange, and I’m a little pissed we waited so…
Why Syros is the Best Island For Easter In Greece

Easter in Greece is the Superbowl of religious celebrations. It’s massive, everyone is looking forward to it, and the fanfare around it is palpable. I usually don’t think much about Easter. I’m not a religious person, spiritual yes, but religious? No. And the fact that I am Jewish probably plays a part in that, but…
3 Benefits to Home Exchange

Ever thought about traveling somewhere and NOT having to pay for accommodation? Besides flights, hotels are the most expensive part of any trip, especially if you are going to a pricey location. Believe it or not, it is totally possible to take a long, slow, vacation and pay NOTHING for a place to stay. Yes,…