We have spent a lot of time figuring out how to get from Greece to Albania without your own car. There is not much information about this on the web, so here is a modest contribution: Ferry or bus? After all, no trains run across the border, so it was completely out of the question that we could travel by train. We therefore had to …
Zakynthos, the Enchanting Island in the Ionian Sea
The Greek islands are something special. Our choice fell on Zakynthos by chance, as the island is in the north of Greece and we had to continue to Saranda in Albania afterwards. A choice we did not regret. Getting in (from Patras) Our first challenge, however, was figuring out how to get to the island. We assumed that we could sail from Patras and therefore …
Patras, Greece’s unknown third largest city
We had not heard of Patras – or Patra as the city is also called – before we decided to make a stop on our journey between Athens and the port city of Kyllini. The choice fell on Patras by chance. The city is located on the Peloponnese peninsula, 215 km west of Athens. It is beautifully located by the Gulf of Corinth. Read what …
Top 5 Things to do in Athens with Active Kids
Let it be said right away: Athens is a noisy and not particularly kid-friendly city. Still, we – and the children – had a lovely week in Greece’s capital. Read along here and get our ideas for activities with kids in Athens. 1. Changing of the Guard at the Syntagma Square On a daily basis every full hour there is a change of guard at …
Train Travel in Greece, October 2023
September’s storm and floodings in Greece had major consequences for train travel in the country. It also affected our journey from Thessaloniki to Athens. Damaged train tracks and as a result… bus (again) Before the trip we had read on the Greek railways website that the train tracks between Thessaloniki and Athens were damaged and that you had to travel the route by bus. By …