Greece

Here you’ll find all the Greece blogs on Wonderful Wanderings.

Cretan food: A Chania food tour and learning about typical dishes 1

Cretan food: A Chania food tour and learning about typical dishes

Crete is not only the largest of the Greek islands, with peaceful beaches, secret swimming spots, historic old towns and mountaintop villages, but it also has…

Visiting the Acropolis in Athens, Greece: Top Tips 2

Visiting the Acropolis in Athens, Greece: Top Tips

I look over the city in amazement after climbing to the top of the hill. I’m visiting the Acropolis ancient ruins in Greece. Below me, all…

100+ fun facts about Greece you should know about 3

100+ fun facts about Greece you should know about

Did you know it's offensive to hold an open hand to someone's face in Greece and that the country is the world's biggest sea sponge producer? Check out these 100+ amazing Greek facts and show off with them at a next party!

11 of the best things to do in Mykonos, Greece on your trip 4

11 of the best things to do in Mykonos, Greece on your trip

Mykonos, a Greek island in the center of the Cyclades, known for sandy white beaches, an epic party scene, iconic white-washed stone buildings, and celebrity sightings…

Here's where to find awesome street art in Athens, Greece 5

Here’s where to find awesome street art in Athens, Greece

There's so much cool street art in Athens. Especially the Monastiraki and Plaka neighborhoods have something to offer graffiti hunters. I went for a walk there, took my camera and brought back a bunch of photos for you. Have a look!

A day at the lovely pink Elafonisi beach in Crete, Greece 6

A day at the lovely pink Elafonisi beach in Crete, Greece

Did you know there’s a pink beach in Crete? With actual pink sand? No? Hold on, let me start at the beginning. You can imagine I…

Zakynthos, Greece: snorkeling, turtle nests and ashes 7

Zakynthos, Greece: snorkeling, turtle nests and ashes

In 2009, I spent eight days on the Greek island of Zakynthos (also known as the island of Zante). Renting a car allowed me to see…

Cooking class in Crete: making traditional Greek dishes 8

Cooking class in Crete: making traditional Greek dishes

I hate to cook. I really do. But I love to eat and so I somehow found myself in a cooking class while I was in…