Greece Travel Secrets Podcast

Milos Island with Lefkothea Georgantis from White Pebble Suites

I finally got to chat with one of the amazing women from Sydney who built a hotel on Milos during the pandemic!

 

Listen in as Lefkothea and I talk about all the wonders of Milos including activities, restaurants, and day trips as well as the process of building and now running the hotel.

It's no secret that Milos has increased significantly in popularity in recent years and when you hear about the beaches, the charming villages, and some of the other things that make it stand out in the Greek Islands, you'll understand why.

Head over to the Milos page on the website for lots more information including how to get there, where to stay, what to see and do - including the 73 extraordinary beaches, and more.

You can book White Pebble Suites direct on their website

Crete, Cretan Food and Cooking Classes with Kelly Michelakis

Today I chat with Kelly from The Hellenic Odyssey. Based in Melbourne Australia and Chania in Crete The Hellenic Odessey run fantastic cooking classes in Melbourne and online and do food tours in both Chania and Melbourne.

 

I chat with Kelly about her business and its products as well as her favourite things to see and do in Chania. There are a few hidden gems that not many people know about!

 

To book the tours and cooking classes AND to receive a 10% discount for listeners, head to either of these sites and use the code "greecetravelsecrets" at checkout.

 

https://www.greecetravelsecrets.com/explore-greek-islands/crete/

https://www.thehellenicodyssey.com/

 

Meteora, Tours and Transfers with Terry Drukakis

Join me as I chat with my driver and tour partner Terry Drukakis from CATTaxi in Athens.

We find out more about Terry, his team and his fleet of vehicles as well as the services they offer.

We also talk in detail about our amazing overnight tour to Meteora as well as the new tour - Highlights of Corinth and The Peloponnese.

Terry shares some great tips about drivers vs guides in Greece as well as hidden gems and accommodation choices on the Tours. He also points out that listeners, readers and group members get some great discounts too!

Hotels in Greece with Greek hotelier Chrys Roboras

Small family-run hotels in Greece are famous the world over for their amazing breakfasts, great amenities, extra services and most of all their deep love of 'filotimo' a much-loved Greek virtue that closely translates to 'doing the right thing'.

These hotels are not like most others in the world and choosing not to stay at them may mean you are missing a vital element of the Greek experience.

In this episode, I talk to Hotelier Chrys Roboras of the Paliomylos Spa Hotel in Naoussa on the wonderful island of Paros about what makes these hotels so special.

 

Read the entire article I reference in this episode here:

https://www.greecetravelsecrets.com/hotels-or-airbnbs-in-greece/

 

Read more about Paliomylos, Naoussa and Paros in these articles:

https://www.greecetravelsecrets.com/where-to-stay-on-paros/

https://www.greecetravelsecrets.com/things-to-do-on-paros/

https://www.greecetravelsecrets.com/how-to-get-to-paros/

 

 

 

 

 

Santorini with local travel agent Gianluca Ghimenti

Tune in as I chat with Santorini Travel Agent and Tourmaster extraordinaire Gianluca about all things to do with this incredible island.

Find out about the highlights and 'must do' attractions of the island, how to make the most of your visit and some of the things to avoid as well. And more!

You can find Gianluca at:

https://medshoretours.com/

 

And don't forget to check out all our Santorini resources at:

 

https://www.greecetravelsecrets.com/explore-greek-islands/explore-greek-islands/santorini/

Poros with US Expat and artist Pamela Rogers

Learn all about the wonderful Saronic Island of Poros with acclaimed Artist and American ex-pat Pamela Rogers.

Pamela has lived on Poro now for over 20 years and still believes it is her spiritual and certainly her creative home. We chat about how she came to end up in Poros, why she loves it there so much and what things there are to do and see on the island and in the surrounding area.

Pamela has also published a book about her journey which you can purchase HERE and you can visit her Gallery online on her website.

For a complete guide to the nearby island of Hydra CLICK HERE 

The Peloponnese

Find out all about the amazing Peloponnese region of Greece!

This huge peninsula on the Mainland is home to some of the most beautiful, incredible and interesting places in the country. Learn about fascinating sites such as the Corinth Canal, Monemvasia and Olympia as well as beautiful beaches, gorgeous towns and villages and so much more.

 

For further reading check out:

The Peloponnese - a complete guide

The best Peloponnese Beaches

A complete guide to visiting Nafplio

Paros vs Naxos

In our last episode, I talked about the differences and similarities between Santorini and Mykonos, the two most popular Greek Islands.

In this episode, I do a similar comparison between Paros and Naxos - islands nearby in the same Cyclades Group that are also popular and that travellers often have trouble choosing between.

 

Articles mentioned in Paros vs Naxos include:

 

https://greecetravelsecrets.com/visit-ithaca-greece/

https://greecetravelsecrets.com/antiparos-greece/

https://greecetravelsecrets.com/schinoussa-island/

 

A complete guide to Naxos

A complete guide to Paros

 

 

 

 

Santorini vs Mykonos

Santorini and Mykonos are the most famous and iconic of the Greek Islands.

 

But what sets them apart from each other?

 

Both incredible, both similar in many ways but quite different in others. If you can only choose one for your trip to Greece, are visiting both and want to understand them better or are just curious about what makes these two islands so special then listen in as I explain the differences between the two islands, the types of people they attract and things to consider when trying to work out which one might be for you.

 

For more information, there is a summary of this topic on the website. The most-read article on the site!

https://greecetravelsecrets.com/santorini-vs-mykonos/

Visiting Athens

Athens is the capital of Greece and the largest city in the country. It is often referred to as the cradle of Western Civilization and the Birthplace of Democracy as well and offers much for visitors to do and see.

In this episode, I talk about the history of Athens and how it was established and how it came to play a vital role in history and helped to shape the world as we know it. I then talk about many of the highlights of the city ranging from ancient ruins and archeological sites to rooftop bars and street art.

I also cover some of the best day trips to do from Athens and explain, overall, why it is worth at least a few days on your agenda if not more!

For further reading and resources see:

https://greecetravelsecrets.com/greece-travel/athens/