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    What would you like to know about Santorini in COVID time?

    If you are thinking to travel to Santorini during COVID time, you might have some doubts. In the last weeks, I’ve received some questions from you regarding the situation in Santorini during COVID, this…

    03/08/2020
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    10 things to know for your first post-COVID flight to Greece

    As you might know, I got back to Santorini after spending four months in Italy so I just had my first post-COVID flight to Greece and I thought it might be useful to share…

    14/07/2020
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    Books about Greece: The Great Chimera

    The Great Chimera (Η Μεγάλη Χίμαιρα) is a great book that everyone moving to Greece should read.Written by M. Karagatsis (translated in English by Patricia Felisa Barbeito), one of the most important Greek novelists,…

    16/03/2020
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    A down to earth life in Santorini

    Full moon days in a month, this is what I just typed on my google search. Not that I did not know but I wanted evidence.I have never given much attention to this natural…

    09/03/2020
  • Caldera view from Oia, Santorini
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    Living in Santorini – Loud thoughts

    I have been living in Santorini for three years now. 36 months ago exactly today I was arriving at the Athinios Port with my big suitcase packed with my clothes, hopes and dreams.I vividly…

    06/03/2020
  • The Archeological site of Akrotiri, Santorini
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    Santorini in winter: visit the Archeological Site of Akoritiri

    The Archeological Site of Akrotiri is something you should visit in winter, in spring, in summer and even in autumn, on a sunny or rainy day. In my opinion, you should think about it…

    07/02/2020
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    Santorini in winter: visiting the Red Beach

    The Red Beach is one of the most visited locations of Santorini, I would say that it stands in the top 3 spots to check out for most of the people coming to the…

    04/02/2020
  • Fira, the capital of Santorini
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    Santorini in winter: visiting Fira

    Santorini in winter is pure beauty, you might agree with me now! I was reading one of the newsletters I have in my mailbox and I found this link, it’s about the trends on…

    29/01/2020
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THE HORSE DOOR ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is THE HORSE DOOR ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is the door of my house. I named it the 'horse door' as it has this window in the upper part that reminds me of the ones of these lovely animals. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's my favorite place to watch the sunrise in my early mornings, I can see the sun coming up behind the hill and the castle and if I look right I see Vlichada beach. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's also my kind of place when it's bad weather: I love looking at the rain pouring down. I don't own a TV so this is my kind of daily dose of fiction, but it's also my reality. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When I stand there with my tea, I congratulate myself for the achievement, living exactly where I wanted to be. And this gives me the inspiration to keep dreaming. What's next? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #VisitGreece #mysteriousgreece #lovelettertoeurope #theglasspassage #onequartergreek #lovegreece #travelgreece #explorewithme #theconstantlycurious #santorinigreece #the_daily_traveller @discover.greece #mytinyatlas #SUITCASEtravels #losttribemag #taxidiamagazine #Ktravel @voyageursdumonde #thegrecianguide #tpjournal #voyaged #sustainablelife #slowtravel
BALOS, A HIDDEN BEACH IN THE SOUTH OF SANTORINI ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *save this post for your next trip to Santorini* ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is one of the few beaches that faces the volcano, in the caldera. You can reach it walking a quite steep path from Akrotiri, on the way to the Lighthouse. It's a 20 min walk. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is for you if you're looking for a desert place even in August, very few people reach this cute beach. There is also a tiny church on the rocks which makes this place very magical and spiritual. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don't forget to take with you water, some snacks, sunscreen and a book! This is the perfect beach to meditate, read and just enjoy the beautiful landscape of the island. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Drop me a DM if you'd like to see more picture of this place, there is a post up on my blog that I can forward you. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #VisitGreece #mysteriousgreece #lovelettertoeurope #theglasspassage #onequartergreek #lovegreece #travelgreece #explorewithme #theconstantlycurious #santorinigreece #the_daily_traveller @discover.greece #mytinyatlas #SUITCASEtravels #losttribemag #taxidiamagazine #Ktravel @voyageursdumonde #thegrecianguide #tpjournal #voyaged #sustainablelife #slowtravel
THE VILLAGE OF MESSARIA ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *save this post for your next trip to Santorini* ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Messaria (or Mesaria) is a very lovely village near Fira and on the way to the Airport and Kamari. It's very quiet and not busy at all. The architecture here is very interesting because it's a mix of mansions and cave houses and, obviously, a lot of churches! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is certainly a village off the beaten paths in Santorini and worth a visit. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's also a very good solution for the accommodation in my opinion because the location is great if you want to move around and discover the island! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you ever been to Mesaria? Would you like to know more about this village and others that are less known? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #VisitGreece #mysteriousgreece #lovelettertoeurope #theglasspassage #onequartergreek #lovegreece #travelgreece #explorewithme #theconstantlycurious #santorinigreece #the_daily_traveller @discover.greece #mytinyatlas #SUITCASEtravels #losttribemag #taxidiamagazine #Ktravel @voyageursdumonde #thegrecianguide #tpjournal #voyaged #sustainablelife #slowtravel
WATER IS PRECIOUS, DON'T WASTE IT ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I think the problem of water waste is universal but when it comes to an island is even more important. We are surrounded by the sea, but it's a very delicate issue for the sustainability of the island. The water is not drinkable so this generates a big issue with plastic. I cannot solve the problem by myself but I strongly believe that if everyone makes a step in the right direction, at some point we will find each other on the same path. Let's do it! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ These are some of the things I learnt to do since I live in Santorini: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🦷 Close the water when I brush my teeth ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🚿 Close the water when I shower and I can shower in less than the duration of a short song! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💦 Bring with me my reusable water (although you cannot drink tap water, at least you save some money and plastic starting from your place with some water) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🍾Take with me the water I did not use at the restaurant (it's paid, it's yours and it won't be reused!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 💨 Don't leave the air condition on when you are outside of the house (I don't really use it but a lot of people on holiday do this) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🧼 Close the water when I am washing up the dishes ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌿Collect the water from the shower (when you wait for it to be warm) and use it for the plants and flowers. Same thing for the water you use to wash the vegetables and fruit ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I bet there are many more that I don't know and I am really willing to learn: do you have any extra tip to when it comes to water waste? I am all 👂🏻 ! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My fav IG accounts when it comes to sustainability are: @sustainable_living_paros 🇬🇧 @teresa_agovino 🇮🇹 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #onequartergreek #sustainability #ecoliving #zerowastelife #zerowastelifestyle #ecofriendly #slowtravel #sustainablelife #santorinigreece #sustainabletravel #sustainabletourism #sustainablefuture
CONSISTENCY IS KEY ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I s CONSISTENCY IS KEY ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I started watching 'The Last Dance', the docuseries chronicles about Michael Jordan. I used to be a basketball player since I was 6 and I quit suddenly when I was 20. Even though I was young I played basketball professionally. I was training every day (at some point even two/day), my weekends were full of games, my life was the gym. I was so passionate about it that I manage to still complete my high school degree with excellent results, at some point (till I was 12) I was also studying piano. I barely have time for my self but all I wanted was playing basketball. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Watching the series made me travel back at that time, on how my craving for that sport was fervent and on how I never regretted all the efforts and sacrifices I made for it (and they were many). It made me think about something else though. Michael Jordan is probably the most famous basketball player for a reason and he was so talented. Still, he had to show up every day in the gym with all the other teammates, train as hard as them, because talent is not enough. You have to be consistent if you want to achieve something. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This was the mindset of my teens and I want to feel that enthusiasm, nearly obsession, again. If there is something that I owe to my basket experience is this: show up everyday, sweat, run, collaborate with your team, support them. You might not be perfect, but if you are consistent results will come. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What do you think about consistency? Are you showing up every day? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #VisitGreece #mysteriousgreece #lovelettertoeurope #theglasspassage #onequartergreek #lovegreece #travelgreece #explorewithme #theconstantlycurious #santorinigreece #the_daily_traveller @discover.greece #mytinyatlas #SUITCASEtravels #losttribemag #taxidiamagazine #Ktravel @voyageursdumonde #thegrecianguide #tpjournal #voyaged #sustainablelife #slowtravel
VEGAN GREEK DISHES TO TRY - Horta ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ *save this in your Greek Food folder* ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Something fascinating about Greek culture is how religion flows into the daily life of people (in Italy as well, but that's another story...). Most of the Greeks are orthodox, those who are really practising should follow the fasting for almost half of the year, no meat, no dairy, no fish... That makes Greek culinary tradition very rich of vegan and vegetarian dishes! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As I am vegan and I know some of you are out there or simply like to avoid meat/fish sometimes, I will introduce you to some of the vegan Greek dishes that you can order at the restaurant. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is Horta! It might be the simplest dish in the world but I love to order it every time I go to a Taverna. Horta is just green leaves boiled, served with a splash of olive oil and a slice of lemon. Accordingly with the season, you can find spinaches, beetroot leaves, chicory and many more. So you'll never know what to expect on your plate! Freshness served at your table! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ By the way, do you use the Save option to create folders for your future travel? I do! I will show you mine in the stories! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #VisitGreece #onequartergreek #greekrecipes #cycladesislands #greekinspired #the_daily_traveller @discover.greece #travelforfood #foodtraveller #tastegreece #greekcousine #greekfood #vegan #veganfood #travelgreece #VeganFoodShare #TableCoversations #tasteatlas #onthetable #foodcommunity #tasteatlas #feedyourhappy #slowtravel #santorinigreece
This might be the most beautiful time of the year This might be the most beautiful time of the year in Santorini. The summer ended, but not really. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I am grateful for the sun but I am also craving rainy days when I could sit in front of my window (door actually - I will show it to you one day), with my tea, watching the drops hitting the table outside and the flags of the castle waving accordingly with the wind. Cosy weather helps me to focus more and feed my nostalgic side. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Soon the colour palette of my feed will change so I am going to try to post more of my summer shots and keep you walking with me around Santorini! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Is there a specific place you'd like to visit with me? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #VisitGreece #mysteriousgreece #lovelettertoeurope #theglasspassage #onequartergreek #lovegreece #travelgreece #explorewithme #theconstantlycurious #santorinigreece #the_daily_traveller @discover.greece #mytinyatlas #SUITCASEtravels #losttribemag #taxidiamagazine #Ktravel @voyageursdumonde #thegrecianguide #tpjournal #voyaged #sustainablelife #slowtravel
WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE A POSTCARD FROM SANTORIN WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE A POSTCARD FROM SANTORINI? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I know it sounds old-style, vintage, but don't you ever miss receiving postcards from your friends and beloved ones? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This has been probably the weirdest summer of all our times, and I know many of you haven't been able to travel till now. So I thought to start sending my own postcards! Currently, I have a newsletter I send the first of each month with tips and links about 'everything Greece'. Starting with October I will add a new feature, each Monday I will send you a virtual postcard from Santorini or Greece, to wish you a great week! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In order to get the virtual postcards you will need to subscribe to my newsletter, these are the steps: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ NEW SUBSCRIBERS: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1 - Go to my website (link in bio) and a pop-up will open for you to subscribe (or send me a DM and I'll send you the direct link) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 2 - Insert your email and name and wait till October! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1 - Just wait until next Monday! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ There is no such thing as waiting for a postcard in your box! Do you remember that feeling? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #VisitGreece #mysteriousgreece #lovelettertoeurope #theglasspassage #onequartergreek #lovegreece #travelgreece #explorewithme #theconstantlycurious #santorinigreece #the_daily_traveller @discover.greece #mytinyatlas #SUITCASEtravels #losttribemag #taxidiamagazine #Ktravel @voyageursdumonde #thegrecianguide #tpjournal #voyaged
SUSTAINABLE LIFE ON AN ISLAND ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This week I started sharing with you something about my personal life, my attempt to live a more sustainable life. I have to say that it's quite challenging on a small island like Santorini. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I try to avoid plastic as much as I can: currently looking into a possible filter for the water as my main plastic waste comes from water bottles (at least 18 per week). I also buy food that is not wrapped in plastic and going for jars or paper. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It's been a while since I bought cleaning products for the house. I have my all-purpose homemade spray and since a week also my softener for the laundry! Next step is making my own toothpaste and deodorant. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I carry my metal straw everywhere and a cotton bag for my everyday shopping. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I am eating almost 0km which is tricky in Santorini because we don't have a lot of variety. This morning I went to Emporio where everyday farmers are selling their products and I got quite a lot of veggies (+ a nice stroll in the village which you can see in my stories!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A special thanks in this path goes to Stella @sustainable_living_paros whom I don't know yet in real life but who has been really supportive and generous with her tips! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ To some people, these steps might look weird or useless but I think that they are very important. I think that (r)evolution starts in our daily and personal life and then becomes public, not the other way around. And that it is not about being perfect but it's about improvement! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #VisitGreece #mysteriousgreece #plasticfree #onequartergreek #zerowaste #sustainablelife #sustainabiity #santorinigreece #the_daily_traveller @discover.greece #mytinyatlas #SUITCASEtravels #losttribemag #taxidiamagazine #Ktravel @voyageursdumonde #thegrecianguide #tpjournal #voyaged

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