Picture a classic Medieval town. Is there a wall around it? Is it built on a cliff? Are all the roofs made of red tiles? Are the streets cobblestone? You are picturing Dubrovnik. And just not Dubrovnik five hundred years…
The White Tower of Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece (after Athens). Even though it is big we didn’t know what to expect from it when we were planning our trip. The only attraction that seemed to come up was the White…
A Day on the Island of Santorini
Santorini is such a beautiful island and while we would have LOVED to spend more time there, our quick day trip there was such fun experience. It was definitely one of our favorite places we went on our cruise. Below…
Visit the Red Beach on Santorini
Some of the main attractions on the island of Santorini are the volcanic beaches. There are three beaches named for their colors on the island: the black beach, the white beach, and the red beach. Because we had a limited…
Visiting Oia on the Island of Santorini, Greece
When you think of the Greek islands, you think of cliffs, bright white washed buildings and brilliant blue roofs. The town of Oia, located on the island of Santorini, is the perfect picturesque Greek town and should be a definite…
The Akrotiri Ruins on Santorini
Santorini is a beautiful island in Greece known for the iconic blue roofs in the village of Oia. But on the other end of the island is another key attraction, the ancient Minoan ruins at Akrotiri. If you like ruins…
Visiting Kusadasi, Turkey
To get to Ephesus, we had to go through the port of Kusadasi in Turkey. Kusadasi is a cute port town that is known for having the best “authentic fake” things in the world. From watches, to shoes to bags,…
The Ancient Agora in Athens Greece
Just down the hill from the Acropolis are the ruins of the ancient Agora of Athens. The Agora served as a market and meeting place for the ancient Athenians and many key historical figures walked the very paths that you…
Visiting Ephesus, Turkey
While on our cruise, we were super nervous about our port in Turkey. Due to current instabilities in Turkey, we were a little on edge about visiting this beautiful country. Luckily, we had a beautiful experience in Ephesus and felt…
Visiting the Parthenon at the Acropolis
Perhaps the most recognized building in western civilization, the Parthenon watches over Athens from its perch atop the Acropolis. Coming to Greece without seeing it would be a shame. The site is absolutely amazing. The history is rich on this…