Discover Rhodes, Greece

How many people do you know have been to Rhodes, Greece?  I hit on this un-exotic sounding island purely by accident after first considering Crete. That decision was shelved once I looked into it. I deemed the massive size unmanageable since I didn’t want to be driving every minute and … Read more

Argo – Fira, Santorini

  It’s a summer evening in Fira, Santorini, after sunset.  Music is booming out of every open doorway signaling that the evening has officially begun.  Crowds of people are lining the narrow walkways of the largest village on the island.  Climbing up the steps past the whitewashed buildings towards one … Read more

Santorini – A Modern History

It’s been said that the island of Santorini was created by a famous earthquake about 1500 BC and that it may be a remnant of the legendary lost continent of Atlantis.  While this is true, there is another side to the mysterious island.  Writers throughout history have already dedicated countless … Read more

Greece

  My arrival in Greece is somewhat of a blur. First, arriving to the western coast, off a ten hour boat trip from Brindisi. Then, a train ride across the countryside, a short bus ride to our hotel. Athens was…disappointing. Infamously behind in its preparations for the 2004 Olympics, just … Read more

Corfu, Greece

An Island Fairytale. It’s sunset. You’re drinking a glass of wine on the rooftop of a 17th century mansion. While music plays in the background the spectrum of colors before you takes your breath away. Below, you hear the children playing beneath the green leaves of the park. Above you … Read more

Mount Olympus, Greece

Taking A Meeting with Hera and Zeus Climbing Mount Olympus I didn’t climb Mount Olympus just because it’s there. I mean, with that attitude, why not swim across the Atlantic? My motive was utterly practical. I had some important questions and Mount Olympus has the gods.  If this resonates with … Read more

Samothrace, Greece

Nature Boy Everyone knows the Squire is crazy for an adventure but I wasn’t sure what to expect when we decided to trek to the mystical island of Samothrace, close to Turkey in the north Aegean, after the season had ended.  My love of all things natural struck a chord … Read more

Thessaloniki, Greece

[wide][/wide] If Athens is Greece’s yin, then Thessaloniki  is its yang. Often overshadowed by the beauty and popularity of the capital, Thessaloniki, the second city, is smaller than its big sister but its laid back vibe is a blank canvas for the equal parts of history and culture that make … Read more

Kavala, Greece

Temple of Chic, Imaret Hotel Have you ever wondered what it would be like to step back in time and live like a Greek in an ancient place?  Kavala is the place to do exactly that (and more).  Northern Greece’s second largest city is just a few hours by car … Read more

Simi, Greece

Simi, Dodecanese Islands If you’re reading this issue of Travel Squire you have Greece on the brain and probably, quite soon, Greece on your itinerary. I advise you to pack lightly for carefree island hopping, and leave a corner of your carry-on for a few sponges. Don’t worry about overweight, … Read more

Sea Satin Market

  A popular image that comes to mind when one imagines the Greeks Isles is one of white- washed houses with bright sea-blue shutters, white sand beaches peppered with tiny fishing boats and caressed by the waves of the turquoise waters that envelope them. In the case of the Greek … Read more

Drink Greek

A Retsina Revival Plan There’s a quick way to go broke in Greece, and I don’t mean letting an octopus swallow your wallet. It’s cocktails. Johnny Walker and Jim Beam only travel first class; mojitos and Blue Angels, strictly deluxe. So what’s a thirsty traveler to do? Drink Greek. It’s … Read more

K Boutique Hotel Rhodes, Greece

For anti-tourist Aegean island hoppers, check out the recently renovated K Boutique Hotel.  This stylish, modern hotel is beautifully located near the beach and the center of Rhodes. It’s a great spot for exploration yet off the tourist trail. The hotel offers 30 two-room suites including 23 superior suites, three executive … Read more