CaptK and I have made 6 trips to Greece since 1983 and all have included a visit to Athens. Each of our visits have included some type of...

Evia, Greece has a long and storied past. That combined with its proximity to Athens and a bridge leading to the island from mainland...

CaptK and I are in Greece once more. This visit spending 3 weeks exploring parts of this warm and welcoming country where we have never...

We spent two weeks on Crete in the summer of 2021. We felt it was an opportunity to experience summer in Greece without the crowds that...

When thinking about the things that I love about Greece, the beaches, the history, the warmth of the people, the FOOD is at the top of my...

I love Greece, the people, the food, the history, the beaches. That being said, Athens is not my favorite place in Greece. I recommend...

Crete is the largest island in Greece and the second largest in the Mediterranean. We took a two night, three day road trip around the...

Spinalonga, the island of mysteries and ghosts, of sickness and war. Located in the Bay of Elounda, in northeastern Crete, this now...

Seven miles from Old Town Heraklion, in central Crete, stands Knossos Palace. This archeological was the largest of Minoan Palaces and...

Just 90 minutes from Milan, is the idyllic Italian Lakes Region. Nestled in the foothills of the Alps, on the border of Italy and...

Visiting the Last Supper fresco by Leonardo Da Vinci has been on CaptK and my "Life List" for a long time.The Last Supper is one the most

Oh Italy, the place of my family’s roots, warm vibrant people, lush wines, and delectable food. The land of Far Niente, doing nothing...

On our last evening on Crete in Greece, we spent an evening of education and deliciousness with The Real Cretan Cooking Experience by...

Once you move away from the coastal areas of Crete, the terrain changes dramatically. You are greeted by rolling hills and acres of...

Hiking the Samaria Gorge is at the top of many people's Crete "must do" list. It is a 16km hike through pine scented forests, rocky...

Balos Beach often makes the list for most beautiful beaches in the world. It is located in a remote area in western Crete. As you can see...

CaptK and I are in Crete, Greece, the largest and southern most island the Aegean Sea. It is our first European Trip in almost 2 years...

Dublin's Glasnevin Cemetery offers you an opportunity to walk among the headstones of fascinating characters from Ireland's past. As you...

Dive into ancient Irish history with a day trip from Dublin, Ireland to the New Grange Neolithic Site. New Grange is a passage tomb...

Do you believe in Leprechauns? Take a walk through Ireland's myths and legends. Meet leprechauns, banshees, and faeries. Through sights,...