Amoudi Bay Santorini octopus drying
Europe, Greece

Amoudi Bay Santorini • In the Shadow of Oía

Almost 300 steps pave the way downhill to a huddle of restaurants, tavernas and fishing boats, nestled around a crescent bay at the foot of the cliffs of Oía. An old Venetian castle perches high up on the red rocks, overlooking the zig-zagging pathway where donkeys lazily flick flies from their eyelashes in the heat.… Continue reading Amoudi Bay Santorini • In the Shadow of Oía

the ferry from Santorini to Athens
Europe, Greece

The Ferry From Santorini to Athens

Getting the ferry from Santorini to Athens might not be the quickest method of travel, but there's something exquisitely beautiful about skimming across the turquoise Aegean Sea back to mainland Greece. Somehow flying in a plane just doesn't quite compare. Here's everything you need to know about getting the ferry from Santorini to Athens yourself,… Continue reading The Ferry From Santorini to Athens

clear water and rocks
Croatia, Europe

Where to Stay on Hvar Island- 24 Hours in Stari Grad

If you're looking for where to stay on Hvar Island, Croatia- but want somewhere quieter than Hvar Town- look no further than Stari Grad.  Let me start by saying that this post is TAINTED WITH REGRET. The bitter sting of regret. But also, happiness and joy at the fact that we decided to go to… Continue reading Where to Stay on Hvar Island- 24 Hours in Stari Grad