by Justin
After our time in Portovenere, we took a drive to Lake Garda for the next leg of our trip. What I noticed first when we drove into this region was the mountains surrounding the lake. These weren’t ordinary hills; they were a giant set of …
Now, in the last post, I mentioned that there was an option for getting the beauty of the region without the crowds. If you are waiting for that, here you go. Enter Portovenere, what is known to the locals as the sixth town of the …
The Cinque Terre region of Italy has some of the most iconic sights in the world. You’ve probably seen pictures of it on your friend’s computer as a lockscreen or something like that. Almost everyone has, even if they don’t know it, but most of the photos …
Now, I think I have covered inland Crete pretty well, but a lot of you may be asking me “Isn’t Crete an island? When do I get to hear about the water?” Don’t worry, I’m getting to that. I will also mix in some recommendations …
One of the most fun things I did in Crete was go on a guided hike through the Platania Gorge. This spectacular gorge has a lot to love about it, but there’s one thing in particular that sets it apart from the rest of Crete’s …
I hate soft cheese with a burning passion. Or at least, I did, until a cooking class in Crete changed my mind. I was walking down a small cobblestone path through the abandoned olive mill of Kapsaliana, enjoying the gardens as I went to the …
While the best way to explore the entirety of Milos is by boat, if you want to explore the parts of the island that are not touching the coast, exploring by land is a much better option. Additionally, boat tours don’t visit every beach. Therefore, …
Have you ever found yourself looking for a nice, secluded island getaway, with as much beautiful scenery as Santorini (at least, according to the people I talked to), but without as many pesky tourists? Well, Milos is the island for you. It is a small …
Athens is a very unique city, with history readily available for anyone to see. It is like someone pulled the city out of a textbook, and made it come to life. The city does not just showcase the past, it is the past itself meshing …
Point Reyes is an amazing place, with some of the most impressive biodiversity I have ever seen. Just by taking a quick drive along the main roads, you can tell it is a haven for nature. There are tons of birds, as well as a …