Following our 2018 holiday to Crete, a couple of years later in 2020 we decided that we simply must return to this beautiful island. There is just so much to explore in Crete that we didn't get a chance to the first time around, so this time we spent a bit more...
Our Travels
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Day trip to Loutro, Crete
One of the favourite trips we did when staying in Spili in 2020 was visit Loutro for a day. Loutro is a picture-perfect village on the south side of Crete, only accessible by boat and foot. It is definitely a must-visit place on the island and feels a million miles...
Visiting Spili, Crete
For the second part of our trip to Crete in 2020, we decided to stay a short drive away from Spili. Spili is a small town around 30km south of Rethymno, and sits on one of the main roads running from the north to south of the islands. However, it is not a busy town,...
Visiting Margarites and Moni Arkadi in Rethymno, Crete
In 2020, on our way from Panormos in the north to Spili located in south, we took a route via Margarites and Moni Arkadi. Not only was the drive incredibly scenic, but the two destinations en route were very much worth stopping by- and we’d recommend the same to any...
A day trip to Rethymno
Rethymno has a lot to offer- a stunning fortress, beautiful (and delicious) baked goods, incredible architecture and quaint streets covered with flowering bougainvillea... This city is certainly worth visiting, and this post talks about our favourite places- both...
Hiking the Samaria Gorge
Undoubtedly the most famous gorge in Crete, and most probably one of the most famous in the whole of Europe, the Samaria Gorge is a must-do for those that love hiking, and we would say all visitors to the island in general. Located in the region of Chania, the hike is...
A long weekend in Marrakesh
Riad Jemaa ElfnaIn early 2020, before the pandmic engulfed the planet and temporarily put all travel plans on hold, Wally and I were very lucky to escape to Marrakesh. Only a few hours flight from London, Marrakesh was the perfect option for some winter sun, as well...
A trip to Budapest
In November 2019, Wally and I spent a long weekend in Budapest, primarily to visit the Christmas markets. We had previously visited the Christmas markets in Prague (see our blog post here to read more about that trip), so decided to visit another city this time...
A week in Palermo
In September 2019, Wally and I spent a week or so in Sicily. A friend decided to have a thirtieth birthday weekend there, and given we've never been to Sicily before, we decided to make the most of it and fly out a few days in advance and explore the island. We hired...
Day trips from Palermo
During our week's holiday in Palermo (read more here), we did a couple of day trips to explore a bit more of Sicily- including a day trip to Cefalu, and then slightly further away to Agrigento. In this post, we've put together our recommendations for things to do and...