We’ve been wanting to visit the Greek port town of Gerolimenas in the Mani peninsula since driving through the area in 2019 on our way back from Gytheio. Located on the southern tip of the Peloponnese, Mani is notable for its stone architecture. The region is arid and its warm…
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Continue ReadingZakynthos island is located off the western coast of the Peloponnese. The large island is particularly popular with British tourists and easily accessible by plane and ferry. Where to Stay There are many options to choose from when trying to decide where to stay and if you’re not familiar with…
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Continue ReadingVisiting the Greek castle town of Monemvasia makes for a fun and relaxing getaway. Located on the southern coast of the Peloponnese, the castle is well worth the visit and will transport you back in time. How to Get There As of the writing of this blog post, the only…
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Continue ReadingLike most, our 2020 summer vacation plans were cancelled. We had a fun trip lined up to visit the town of Monemvasia and hopefully that adventure will be in the cards for 2021. In the meantime, I’ve been reminiscing about last summer’s Greece getaway to The Romanos Resort at Costa…
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Continue ReadingHaving previously visited the northern Peloponnesian region of Nemea, we set our sites on the Mani Peninsula, to the south, for our annual summer getaway. The Caves of Diros A three hour drive from our home in the western Peloponnese, we reached the seaside town and capital of Mani, Gythio, by mid-day. With a few…
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Continue ReadingWhile the winter season in the United States is welcomed by trick-or-treating and family gatherings around roast turkey, my memories growing up in Switzerland are defined by delicious broiled cheese, where winter’s arrival is commemorated by raclette and fondue – think Heidi and her grandfather’s old chalet high in the snow covered Swiss Alps.…
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Continue ReadingIf your idea of the perfect vacation includes a mix of picturesque views, historical sites, good food and wine, then you must visit the Greek town of Nafplio! Established during the Greek war of Independence in 1821, Nafplio was modern day Greece’s first capital until 1834. Less than a two hour…
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Continue ReadingGreece’s islands are world renowned for their beauty. Santorini, in particular, has built a substantial reputation with its whitewashed cliffside villages and stunning sunsets. But there are a whole host of other islands where one can spend an idyllic vacation. A majority of the Greek islands are located in the…
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Continue ReadingHaving lived in Boston for over a decade, we make a point of returning to the historic city every other year. During these visits, most of our time is spent in the suburbs. However, this year we chose to end the trip with a day in the city, sharing its…
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Continue ReadingNew York — the big apple, the great American melting pot, the city that never sleeps. Spending three days in a place as large and diverse as New York City can feel overwhelming. How do you choose where to eat, what to do? In an effort to tackle this conundrum…