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Epic Travel Fails – How To Get Stuck on the Wrong Side of Paradise!
We have all experienced them – the epic travel fails! It is a fact of life – if you travel, you will experience some epic fails! It doesn’t matter how experienced a traveller you are, fails can happen to anyone, anytime and anywhere! Sometimes those fails turn out to be the best part of your entire trip and make it great terrible travel memories! Sometimes they are just what they are – FAILS! Nevertheless, fails are always a good lesson and in hindsight, you can usually laugh about it. Needless to say, I had my fair share of travel fails – some self-inflicted, others were simply fate, but thank goodness,…
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Why Not Thessaloniki? Discover Greece’s Beautiful North!
As we come to the last part of our Slow Travel around Greece series, we explore the country’s northern city of Thessaloniki. While Athens is an undisputed Must-Visit in Greece, Thessaloniki is often overlooked. Undeservedly, I have to say, since it is the cultural capital of Greece. The city has a vibrant bohemian flair with so much history and art around every corner. Walking through the streets of Thessaloniki, you get a feeling of the ‘real’ Greece with all its trials and tribulations. No make-up, no pretending! We travelled to Thessaloniki in October 2020 and were blown away by this stunning place! Join us today to have a closer look…
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Authentic Crete – Why Not Conquer the Island by Camper Van?
We continue our slow travel through Greece, exploring some off-the-beaten-track destinations with our local experts. Today, we discover the Mediterranean dream island of Crete! But hold on – isn’t that already a popular tourist destination? Well, yes, and for good reasons. This stunning island is jam-packed with beautiful beaches, ancient ruins, natural wonders and picturesque towns, which are well worth exploring. But why not explore the island on your own terms, combining the popular with the undiscovered? If you know me, I love a road trip and I love a good camper van. Therefore, we discover Crete today with Lazy Snail, a local camper van rental company for a bit…
