Barbara Bonfigli

Barbara Bonfigli—author, lyricist, theatrical producer—hitchhiked to Greece in her first nomadic summer and discovered her native land. She’s been exploring and writing about it ever since. Her first novel, “Café Tempest: Adventures on a Small Greek Island” (TellMePress) a fictional memoir, has been acclaimed in America and Greece as a brilliant, hilarious, and loving look at the characters, culture, flavors and landscapes of her adopted country. Learn more about Barbara and her work at www.cafetempest.com. www.barbarabonfigli.com

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

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

Café Tempest: Adventures on a Small Greek Island (Tell Me Press)

Edited By Travelsquire What is it about Greece that is so exotic, so romantic, so tantalizing that it s at the top of everybody s list and is the one foreign place they’re longing to visit? Let’s face it,dreams were made when we watched Meryl whooping it up on … 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