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  • The Mountains

    The mountains in the Peloponnese have some darling towns and lots of trees. Stemnitsa On my way through the town Stemnitsa, a cat was lounging in the middle of the street and would not move. I put my car in park and carried the cuddly cat to the side of…

  • KardAMYli

    A beautiful coastal town with my name in it? Yes please! KardAMYli ❤This town is a good home base for people who want to explore the region, for hiking and beaches. I did not do any hiking, but I saw a lot of happy, outdoorsy looking European tourists. Aquarella Cafe,…

  • The Mani Peninsula

    On my route, I drove through a town Gytheio. I think next time that I travel through the Peloponnese, I will try to stop here for a meal or maybe even overnight. It looked like a nice, happening town, but the parking situation stressed me out. So I kept driving.…

  • Spending the night on a giant rock

    I planned to spend a night in Monemvasia. On the way, I stopped to have lunch at Kyparissi. This pebble beach had brilliant blue water with huge waves. Kyparissi The waves were so big that I did not go in very far. Although the huge waves beckoned me, I did…

  • Peloponnese

    Now I begin my road trip around the Peloponnese. I figured that I would be tired of the water and the islands, so I opted for a mainland adventure! Even though I didn’t get my sailing fix, I am so glad to be in Peloponnese. It is tourist friendly and…

  • Poros Week

    Poros is an island in the “suburbs” of Athens. We started our The Yacht Week adventures on a Saturday and ended them on a Friday. A week on a boat sailing around – how glamorous! All the catamarans tied up together. We were the beginning of the “floatilla”. Eventually it…

  • Athens

    I visited Athens in the summer of 2017, with one of my best friends, Allie, during our post-graduation travels. She is also on this trip to Greece! What a treat! Last time we were in Athens, it was rainy. Neither Allie nor I remember it being this cute. Now there…

  • OPA!

    I’m headed to Greece, one of my favorite countries!!! This trip is three different parts:1. Athens with friends – getting acclimated to the timezone and enjoying Athens2. The Yacht Week with friends – joining a floating festival of catamaran boats to sail around the region southwest of Greece3. Renting a…

  • Weary traveler

    I joined a food tour in Palermo, Sicily, the morning before my flight. Being on a guided tour helped my weary self get out and explore the town. Here are the foods we tried: My backpack had gotten so heavy with all the clothes, foods, and other souvenirs. I was…

  • Sicily

    I arrived to Sicily feeling a bit under the weather. My first meal there, caprese salad and tiramisu, was tasteless. I tried a few other foods and couldn’t taste anything. Oh no! To be in a food paradise and not have access to taste… my covid tests came back negative.…

  • Maltese Food Tour

    I heard that Maltese food was unique and had a lot of international influence, and I wanted to really learn and experience, so I booked a guided food tour: The Valletta Street Food and Culture Walking Tour. It was incredible. Not only did I try many different foods that I…

  • Ischia

    I visited Ischia last time I was in Europe. I remember loving the hot springs, the spa products, the bruschetta, and the town of Forio, and I knew I wanted to return. It wasn’t as good as I remember, though. The hostel was especially disappointing; the rooms were a bit…

  • The Almafi Coast

    A dreamy location full of beautiful towns, nice beaches, curvy roads, delicious foods, and amazing views. It’s easy for someone to get overwhelmed here with all the crowds and travel logistics, but my plan was look beautiful, eat good food, and people watch all the stressed tourist instead of becoming…

  • Al limone

    The region is well known for their lemons. A list of all the lemon treats I consumed during my time on the Almafi coast (in no specific order). Delizia a limone The name means “lemon delight,” and I was extremely delighted by this treat. It is a sponge cake filled…

  • Naples Pastries

    It was cheaper to stop at Naples than to fly straight to Sicily, so I took advantage of the scenario and am visiting the Almafi Coast. On my way to the coast, I decide to stop at a pastry shop so I don’t get too hungry on the journey. I…

  • Stopover in Corfu

    I stayed near Corfu Old Town since I only had one night there in order to take the airplane to Italy. I originally planned to travel around Corfu for 8 days, but opted to stay in Albania for longer this trip. I wandered around the narrow streets of the old…

  • Roadtrip Superlatives

    These superlatives contain the notable things from my 8 day Albanian road trip on the southern coast between Vlorë and Ksamil. Best Seafood The shrimp at Eni – Bar Kafe – Traditional Food, between Ksamil and Saranda. Yum it was perfectly cooked and so flavorful that I ate up all…

  • Festival Folklorik Kombëtar

    I’m honored to be here in Gjirokastra during the Festival Folklorik Kombëtar! The town itself is beautiful, and with the added events and visitors, it felt even more full of life. The entrance fee to castle was waived for the festival, an added bonus! Inside the castle, I saw authentic…

  • Renting a car

    Gjirojastër is a beautiful town. I am excited to rent a car from here because that means that I will get to return. Serendipitously, there will be a cultural festival in Gjirojastër when I return! The car rental man copied my driver’s license and drafted up a contract. I softly…

  • Hitchiking and brain soup

    Today is a day of adventure. I tried mish koke, soup made with the meat from the head of the animal. Mine was from the head of a cow. I ate pieces of meat that were brain and pieces that were tongue. I felt very brave and determined to eat…