2015 was a great year for me in terms of travel. My travels brought me to two continents, seven new countries and many new cities. While I love new stamps in my passport (which I also had to get a new one once I got home from Europe in June), travel isn’t about how many countries I can cramp into …
My 12 Favorite Travel Photos of 2015
As 2015 comes to a fast close (where did the year go?), I’ve begun my annual reflection of the year. While I’ve been incredibly busy with projects and work lately, I’ve also begun the long process of getting ready to move halfway across the globe. So many things to do on my “to-do” list and it keeps growing! While I …
How to Get to Meteora from Athens
Imagine a place where the cliffs rise high above the clouds and the sun’s rays bounce off the sandstone rock pillars reflecting a godly glow. The pillars break through the dusty brown valley like fingers reaching for the sky. High above the clouds perched on these rock cliffs are centuries old monasteries built by monks who trekked to the region to …
Hotel Review: Also’s House – Kalabaka, Greece
Greece has quickly become one of my favorite countries. The landscape and scenery are diverse and beautiful. The food is delicious and filling. The history is deep and hidden around every corner of the ancient country. But most of all, the people are the most generous and friendliest people I have met on my travels. Every where I traveled in …
Photo Essay: The Monasteries of Meteora, Greece at Sunset
Meteora, Greece is perhaps one of the most beautiful places I’ve been to in this world so far. Seriously! Every time I look at my photos from my 36 hours there in May, I have to pinch myself because I still can’t believe this place is real. Hiking through the valley and up the rocks to the monasteries with …
Hiking Tour of Meteora: Hiking to the Monasteries in the Sky
I arrived in Kalambaka just as the church bells chimed 12 times. Ding, ding. It was midnight. The bus dropped me off in the middle of the town center dazed and confused. The town was alive with late night diners at open-air restaurants. The air was cool and the night was clear. I began walking towards the sandstone cliffs towering over …
Hostel Review: Athens Backpackers Hostel – Athens, Greece
Athens, Greece is a massive city. I never knew how truly large it is until I was standing on the Acropolis overlooking the city in the hot, humid sun. There are white buildings for miles from mountains to sea. Finding a hostel in Athens isn’t hard, but finding the right one in the right part of town can be hard. …
Why You Should Book a MedSailors Sailing Vacation
Picture this. You open your eyes after a restful night of gently rocking to the small waves of the Aegean Sea. Your nose perks up with the delightful scent of sea salt and bacon frying in a pan. You hop off your bunk and throw on your swimsuit. You whisper a quick “good morning” to your skipper as you climb …
Sailing the Saronic Islands of Greece with MedSailors: An Epic Adventure on the Jackpot
Visiting Greece has always been a dream. It’s rich in history, art, and olive oil. I’ve dreamed of riding a donkey up the steep hills of Santorini amongst the white houses with their bright blue roofs for years. I pictured the markets filled with octopus and fish awaiting an old Greek woman to barter with the fisherman for her family …
One Team One Dream: The MedSailors Story
As a solo traveler you’re often out exploring the world by yourself. You do it not because you’re antisocial or a total loser, but because you’ve prioritized travel in your life and you don’t plan on waiting around for your friends, family, or who ever to join you on your adventures. You book your ticket and just go. I’ve traveled with friends. …
An Afternoon at the Famous Acropolis of Athens
I handed over my ticket to the security guard who succeed to rip one side off and pointed me to a dusty well-worn trail in the hazy, humid afternoon sun. I began my ascent up the hill to one of the world’s most famous ancient ruins set high above the scrawling modern city of Athens. As I climbed higher and …
Eating My Way Through Athens with Athens Food Tour
As I walked out of the Panepistimio Station I was immediately hit with the cool morning and enticing smell of brewing coffee at Starbucks. My stomach started grumbling with the thoughts of a familiar bacon and gouda breakfast sandwich, but I held out. I was about to meet my group for a walking food tour of Athens to taste a …
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