Greece

Island hopping in Greece – Rhodos to Symi to Kos

Island hopping in Greece – Rhodos to Symi to Kos

My island hopping in Greece, from Rhodes to Lymis to Kos, was a great detour to find my way back to Bodrum in Turkey. I enjoyed the Greek Cousine for a change and also stocked up on Euros again. But there is more to see in Turkey…

Hiking Mount Olympus – I did it

Hiking Mount Olympus – I did it

So there I was, standing on the summit after climbing Mount Olympus. I did it! Sitting at 2918m it is the highest mountain in Greece and home to Zeus, the sky and thunder god in the Ancient Greek religion. And I was there, on top.…

My 24 hours in Athens

My 24 hours in Athens

When I started this Europe trip one month ago, I had little intention of going to Greece, let alone the capital Athens. But here I am. I had amazing 24 hours in Athens City, although many have told me to avoid it. Yes, it is…

Where is Rapunzel? – Some of the best fortresses of Greece

Where is Rapunzel? – Some of the best fortresses of Greece

It has occurred to me, that I seem to be in love with castles and fortresses. By now I can spot them from a mile away and I rarely miss a chance to explore one. So, with plenty of them in Europe, which ones are the…

From Olympia over the mountains to Sparta

From Olympia over the mountains to Sparta

There is lots and lots of history to find in Greece. Some are definitely worth the visit, some are written up great, but quite disappointing in real. So what are the archaeological sites to see in Greece? Seeing Delphi and Ancient Olympia was great, but next…

Escaping the rain into Ancient Greece

Escaping the rain into Ancient Greece

When I started this trip I never thought I would go to Greece but here I am, in the middle of it, escaping the rain, driving in Ancient Greece. Because, on this trip, I was going to explore the archaeological site of Ancient Greece. I am…