Dear friend Scenery, sandy beaches and solitude are key to the Ionian island’s appeal. Kefalonia, the largest of the Ionian islands, with its emerald-coloured mountains, secluded coves and underground lakes, has been crowned the best Greek island by Which?. “With … Read More
Where to walk in spring
Dear friend Planning a trip before the summer as you wish to avoid the heat and the crowds? Here are 3 wonderful destinations that show their best side in the balmy Greek springtime. Dear friend Throughout winter in Greece, there are … Read More
A short break is often all you need…
Dear friend It’s early days yet of course, but it’s fair to say the positive vaccination news gave us all a bit of a lift earlier this month. There is seems to be some light in the tunnel… While many … Read More
Travel beyond 2020… and flexible bookings
Dear friend Those of us who love walking and exploring around the world are met with conflicting feelings of wanderlust and hesitancy. Having missed out on planned adventures in recent months, we are following the news eager to start planning … Read More
Discover the West Cyclades and capture images of ‘authentic Greece’
Dear friend Join us on a photo-discovery of the islands of Milos, Serifos and Sifnos with adventurous traveller and photojournalist Laura Gingerich. Whether you’re master of your DSLR or lover of your compact camera, you are sure to return home … Read More
How we walk towards ‘nofootprint’ in 2020
Dear friend Our footprint on this planet has become too heavy and threatens our own survival. Together we must find a way to change the way we produce and consume and 2021 is the year to act! As you know … Read More
THE SOUL OF CRETE… WILL CAPTIVATE YOU
Dear friend “There is a kind of flame in Crete – let us call it “soul” – something more powerful than either life or death. There is pride, obstinacy, valor, and together with these something else inexpressible and imponderable, something … Read More
Find your island… in Greece
Dear friend There’s something magical about the idea of an island: remote, exotic and just a little bit mysterious. It’s the ultimate escape. From cosmopolitan Syros to agricultural Naxos, traditional Tinos, volcanic Milos, lush green Lefkada and the remote, unpsoilt … Read More
10 reasons you should embark on a walking holiday
Dear Friend It is true that walking holidays are becoming more popular as more people are discovering how enjoyable it is to head off walking and exploring in a new location or country. We believe that these are the 10 greatest … Read More
Mountain and sea combine in spectacular adventure
Dear friend Perched on the mountain slopes of Epirus, these 46 stone villages challenge you to explore their mysteries. ‘Zagorohoria’ are considered to be the most beautiful and well-preserved villages of Greece. They are not only great examples of traditional stone architecture, but of … Read More