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kristin5683
Globetrotter
The beautiful black sands of Kamari beach 5 stars
Travel Tip: Kamari

Kamari is a beautiful black sand beach on the island of Santorini. During the summer, the beach gets crowded with visitors. There are lines of cafes and tables for diners along the beach, most of... [more]
johngreek
Globetrotter
Exploring the town of Sifnos and more.. 4 stars (2 comments)
Travel Tip: South Aegean
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Apollonia, the capital of the island, is a maze of beautiful lanes with little shops where you can find local pottery and folklore items. Let your senses lead you to the restaurant or tavern that gives away the most inviting smell. Do not miss out on trying revithokeftedes (chickpea rissoles),... [more]
johngreek
Globetrotter
Sifnos 4 stars (2 comments)
Travel Tip: South Aegean
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
An island lying just 7 nautical miles southeast of Serifos, with a totally varied natural scenery. In antiquity, Sifnos was renowned for its gold mines which according to myth were destroyed by Apollo; the latter flooded the mines in an act of revenge against the greedy islanders who had deceived... [more]
johngreek
Globetrotter
Small, rocky but beautiful! 3 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: Sérifos
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
A small and rocky island, Serifos boasts the most charming Chora (capital town) in the Cyclades. The latter, instantly seen from the port, crowns the steep hill that rises in the north. The shores... [more]
johngreek
Globetrotter
Seashores at Mylos 3 stars (1 comment)
Travel Tip: South Aegean
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
At the island of Mylos I've had great many choices to take a swim. North of the capital there is Phiropotamos, which is a beautiful little sandy beach, an incredibly peaceful retreat. From Athamas you could visit the shore of the village Lagatha, Hivatholimni (full of quahogs), Phatourena;... [more]
johngreek
Globetrotter
Milos Island 4 stars (2 comments)
Travel Tip: South Aegean
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Milos is the island on which the renowned statue of Aphrodite of Milos (Venus de Milo), exhibited in the Louvre, was discovered. Milos being the largest natural port in the southeast Mediterranean served as a naval base to the British during World War I, as well as to the Allies in World War II.... [more]
johngreek
Globetrotter
Great hospitality! 3 stars
Hotel Review: Sofia Village
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
One of the hotels I stayed at the island of Mykonos is "Sofia village". It is a small, comfortable hotel, built with special care, offering a pleasant stay and answering all the expectations of a... [more]
johngreek
Globetrotter
Barba-Yannis restaurant 4 stars (1 comment)
Restaurant Review: Barba-Yannis
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
After my refreshing swim at the Paranga Beach at the southern part of Mykonos Island, I chose Barba Yannis's restaurant to have my lunch which is located by the sea. Except from the wonderful view... [more]
johngreek
Globetrotter
Avra restaurant 3 stars (1 comment)
Restaurant Review: Avra restaurant
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Avra (in english means breeze) is one of the restaurants I chose to eat with excellent food, efficient service, intimate ambiance and reasonable prices. Its traditional decor has been carefully... [more]
johngreek
Globetrotter
Elia and Kalo Livadi beaches ! 4 stars (2 comments)
Travel Tip: Mykonos
Part of Topic Vacation in Greece
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This beautiful beach is easily accessible by bus from town and a regular boat service from Plati Gialos, Elia beach is the largest of the south chain of beaches as I've been told. I found around... [more]
johngreek
Globetrotter
Cosmopolitan 5 stars (20 comments)
Travel Tip: Mykonos
33 of 36 people found this review helpful
What to say about the world's well known island -> Mykonos!!
Every time I visit this island I have a lot to remember!!
What can I say about the kind people, the nice weather (you'll...
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johngreek
Globetrotter
Ixia, Rhodes 4 stars
Hotel Review: Hotel Solemar
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
A few years ago I decided to sped a week in the beautiful and very attractive island of Rhodes. I stayed at Solemar hotel in Ixia.
Ixia is a modern tourist resort at the northern part of the...
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katefirenze
Adventurer
Hotel in Mykonos 1 stars (1 reply)
Question: Mykonos

What is the best hotel with the best price in Mykonos? [more]
Scarlett3001
Explorer
Grand Master’s Palace in Rhodes 4 stars
Travel Tip: Grand Master’s Palace

The Grand Master’s Palace in Rhodes got destroyed during an accident some hundred years ago. The city rebuilt it then, but after imagination of the architect. So the palace does not match the... [more]
Scarlett3001
Explorer
Knight street in Rhodes 4 stars
Travel Tip: Knight street

Walking down the traditional street is quite exciting in Rhodes. All the buildings there are in a medieval style and architecture. It’s nice to look at the backyards and gardens. Fortunately, the... [more]
Marc888
Cosmotourist
A nice two weeks on the island... 4 stars
Kos - Chapter of Travel Blog: A Trip to Kos at the height of the summer season.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
In the end I had a nice couple of weeks on the island, and my home from home was, with hindsight, a real gem. In spite of a rocky start I had certainly fallen on my feet. I am quite sure that with... [more]
Marc888
Cosmotourist
Greek hospitality. 4 stars
Kos - Chapter of Travel Blog: A Trip to Kos at the height of the summer season.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The manager certainly took pity on me but at the same time also seemed somewhat embarrassed that even as a hotelier, he had no rooms under his control anymore. After checking in and having a long... [more]
Marc888
Cosmotourist
A start of a long holiday. 4 stars
Íos - Chapter of Travel Blog: Getting to Ios at the drop of a hat.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I headed on to the sand to surprise him and sure enough I had a perfect opportunity to do just that. He was there looking through some binoculars at the bay as I tapped him on the shoulder. He... [more]
Marc888
Cosmotourist
A secret room. 4 stars
Kos Hotel - Chapter of Travel Blog: A Trip to Kos at the height of the summer season.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The manager of the hotel in question seemed a little concerned to admit that there might be a room available. Maybe he was suspicious that I worked for the tour operators. I could sense that the... [more]
Marc888
Cosmotourist
Arriving at the Beach. 4 stars
Ios Beach - Chapter of Travel Blog: Getting to Ios at the drop of a hat.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was certainly looking forward to exploring Ios town later that night, but for now I was on the way to the beach to surprise my friend. The minibus wound down another road which had a few hairpin... [more]


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