Chania: Under the Cretan Sun

Chania: Under the Cretan Sun

Chania is located on Crete's north coast, the city overlook the Aegean Sea alongside a mountain backdrop. This beautiful port of call gave us the opportunity to enjoy a day at the beach. Once ashore, we made our way to a waterfront village called Agioi Apostoloi. The village is located a few miles from Chania, [...]

Split: Between Fiction and Reality

Split: Between Fiction and Reality

Split is the second largest city in Croatia. It has been a popular destination since the days of the Roman emperors. Today, due to the wildly popular television show Game of Thrones, many tourists visit the town to have a glimpse at where some scenes were filmed. As a fan of the show, I decided [...]

Santorini: An Afternoon in Oia

Santorini: An Afternoon in Oia

Oia is the most famous and picturesque village in Santorini. The village is located on top of a massive steep cliff, and offers a spectacular view of the Aegean Sea. The cruise ship dropped anchor close to Santorini therefore, a tender boat was required to reach the island. From the cruise ship's deck, Santorini’s traditional [...]

Discovering Venice: The City of Bridges

Discovering Venice: The City of Bridges

Venice is known for romantic gondola rides, beautiful cobblestone streets and over 400 fascinating bridges with majestic landmarks along the waterways. Venice was always on my bucket list but I was very skeptical to book our flight to Venice because I wasn't sure if my daughter would tolerate the long flight or do well with [...]