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THE ULTIMATE TRAVEL GUIDE TO ATHENS, GREECE

Vanessa Rivers — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:45:37 +0000

Athens is a must-visit destination in Greece. This magical city offers an unmatched blend of ancient history and modern vibrancy. Nowhere else can you walk from bustling cafés and contemporary art spaces to landmarks like the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora,...

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MILOS, GREECE GUIDE: THE CYCLADES ISLAND YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS

Vanessa Rivers — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 08:59:16 +0000

Milos Island is one of Greece’s most enchanting hidden gems, famed for its otherworldly landscapes and more than 70 beaches—each with its own striking character. From the moonlike white cliffs of Sarakiniko, to the technicolor waters of Firiplaka, and the...

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KIMOLOS: THE UNDERRATED GREEK ISLAND YOU NEED TO VISIT

Vanessa Rivers — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:02:03 +0000

Tucked away in the shadow of its popular neighbor, Milos, the tiny island of Kimolos remains one of Greece’s best-kept secrets. With its sugar-white houses, tranquil beaches, and a pace of life that seems to have paused in time, Kimolos...

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10 BEST GIRLS GETAWAYS IN GREECE

Vanessa Rivers — Thu, 22 May 2025 15:19:47 +0000

Have you daydreamed about sun-soaked islands, charming little towns, and endless laughs with your best friends? Greece is the ultimate place for a girls’ getaway! With its stunning landscapes, rich history, and lively energy, and many islands, Greece has something...

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THE 15 BEST HOTELS IN ATHENS, GREECE

Vanessa Rivers — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:25:23 +0000

Athens ranks among the world’s oldest cities, boasting a history that spans roughly 3,400 years and has seen continuous habitation since the 11th millennium B.C. Positioned beneath the famed Parthenon, the modern cityscape reflects its deep historical roots, multicultural vibrancy,...

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A COMPLETE GUIDE TO CORFU, GREECE

We Are Travel Girls — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 15:00:53 +0000

Corfu, an island off Greece’s northwest coast in the Ionian Sea, has rugged mountains and ample beach resorts. During the summer of 2022, I was fortunate enough to get the chance to work on the island of Corfu in Greece....

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A QUICK GUIDE TO ELOUNDA, CRETE

We Are Travel Girls — Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:00:07 +0000

Crete has so many towns to tempt you but our destination of choice and recommendation is a little village called Elounda. Elounda was once a small fishing village and still remains relatively untouched by tourism. Unlike Malia just over the...

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VISITING KOS, GREECE ON A BUDGET

We Are Travel Girls — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 13:00:33 +0000

We’ve all seen the photos – the the most photogenic streets, winding past whitewashed houses built into the cliffs and leading down to crystal clear waters. Let’s face it, who wouldn’t want to go to Santorini? Personally, I think it...

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8 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW BEFORE YOU GO ON THE YACHT WEEK

Vanessa Rivers — Sat, 24 Mar 2018 00:32:21 +0000

Have you heard of The Yacht Week? If not then let me introduce you to what could be the best week of your life. Back in 2014 I spent a week sailing around Greece on an all girls Yacht Week...

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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO NAVAGIO BEACH, GREECE

We Are Travel Girls — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000

Navagio Beach is one of the most famous and beautiful beaches in Greece. Images of Navagio Beach are regularly used in brochures, by travel agents, computer screensavers and stock images. Photos of this place are widely used to inspire and...

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CRETE: THE BEST OF GREECE’S CHANIA REGION

We Are Travel Girls — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 17:38:10 +0000

Crete is Greece’s largest island, and sure enough, it has endless attractions on offer. I recently visited Chania, the island’s second largest city on the north-west coast. From the Venetian Harbour, to the Old Port, the narrow shopping streets and...

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HIDDEN GEMS OF GREECE: HYDRA AND POROS ISLAND

We Are Travel Girls — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:20:16 +0000

Off the more donkey-trodden path of Greece there are two islands I’d never seen on Instagram or in a travel magazine, Hydra and Poros. They’re not too far from Athens, and are a part of group of islands called the...

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MILOS: THE CYCLADES’ HIDDEN GEM

We Are Travel Girls — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 09:57:58 +0000

The Cycladic Islands are exactly what you see in postcards and pictures on the Internet – they are picture perfect. Santorini and Mykonos definitely live up to their name and reputation, however, those islands were also flooded with tourists. During...

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THE BEST KEPT SECRET OF ANDROS ISLAND, GREECE

We Are Travel Girls — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 08:07:41 +0000

Have you ever had a secret that’s just so good, you can’t help but share it? That’s how I feel about a hidden-away spot in Greece I recently stumbled upon. Part of me wants to keep it a secret so...

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WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT THE SMALL CYCLADES

We Are Travel Girls — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 05:56:09 +0000

Sure, everyone knows about the popular and scenic Cycladic islands like Santorini, Ios, Naxos, and Mykonos, but not many people travel to the surrounding islands. Known as the Small Cyclades, these islands are lesser known and less traveled. However, since...

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GIRLS GETAWAY TO SANTORINI

We Are Travel Girls — Tue, 09 Aug 2016 07:00:16 +0000

What can possibly be more magical than the turquoise waters, silky sand, and white Cycladic houses lining the cliff tops of Santorini? A sudden desire to explore and be with my best friend some where hot in the sun, brought...

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SANTORINI IN BLUE AND WHITE

We Are Travel Girls — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 06:13:17 +0000

Santorini. If it’s not already on your bucket list, add it. If it’s already there, scoot it all the way up to the top. Santorini defies all definitions of the word ‘island’. Built on cliffs thousands of feet above sea...

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THE HOTTEST PLACES TO LUNCH, BRUNCH & DINE IN MYKONOS

Becky van Dijk — Mon, 30 May 2016 09:45:45 +0000

If you live in any major city in Europe you know that come June, the jet set crowd grab their bags and head out of city to any number of coastal European hotspots. Every year the number of visitors to the...

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DISCOVERING NIKKI BEACH PORTO HELI

Vanessa Rivers — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:24:42 +0000

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa opened in Porto Heli in the summer of 2014, bringing a luxury hot spot to a quiet fishing village located just a couple hours outside of Athens. Nikki Beach Porto Heli is set on a...

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