Travel Blogs
Gournia: Explore an Ancient Minoan Town in Crete, Greece
By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece, Travel
On the Greek island of Crete, Gournia is an ancient Minoan town, seemingly forgotten by time and travelers. Let’s discover this beautiful Bronze Age archaeological ...
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Erie Canal, New York: Travel the Legendary Route on a Bucket List Road Trip
By Marilee Kostadimas | Travel, USA
Travel the legendary Erie Canal route on an unexpected and epic bucket-list road trip across New York State. First opening on October 26, 1825, the ...
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Lewiston, New York: Niagara’s Hidden Gem Off the Beaten Path
By Marilee Kostadimas | Travel, USA
Travel off the beaten path in New York State to Lewiston, the beautiful and historic hidden gem on the Niagara River. Yes, nearby Niagara Falls, ...
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Essential Travel Safety Tips, Resources, and Recommendations
By Marilee Kostadimas | Travel
Travel safety tips, resources, and recommendations can help make your trip smoother and easier when traveling abroad or closer to home. Wherever wanderlust leads you, ...
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Why Visit Greece? Is Greece Worth Visiting?
By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece, Travel
Why visit Greece? Is Greece worth visiting? What makes Greece unique among all the wonderful places in the world? We get asked these questions a ...
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Plan Your Trip to Greece: Top Tips Including Best and Worst Time to Visit Greece
By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece, Travel
Planning a trip to Greece? Wondering what's the best place and the best time to visit Greece? Looking for helpful tips to plan and prepare ...
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Landmarks in Greece: Famous Greek Landmarks of Every Region with Maps
By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece, Travel
Landmarks in Greece often evoke ancient times shrouded in mists, mysteries, legends, and lore. The most famous landmarks do indeed date from ancient Greece, connecting ...
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Hidden Gems in Athens, Greece: Explore the Historic City Center
By Marilee Kostadimas | Greece, Travel
Hidden gems in Athens, Greece, include ancient and modern-day wonders for the traveler who explores on and off the beaten path. The Greek capital city ...
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Chiado, the Best Neighborhood in Lisbon, Portugal
By Marilee Kostadimas | Portugal, Travel
Why is Chiado considered the best neighborhood in Lisbon, Portugal? Let’s discover the answer together. We’ll start with a quick introduction to Lisbon neighborhood locations. ...
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3 Days in Lisbon, Portugal: Complete Lisbon Itinerary and Travel Guide
By Marilee Kostadimas | Portugal, Travel
Are 3 days in Lisbon, Portugal enough? Let's discover how to introduce and immerse yourself in this beautiful city, the vital and vibrant Portuguese capital ...
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