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Read more about the article Makrinitsa and Portaria
Makrinista, Portaria, Greece
  • Post author:Grumps
  • Post published:10 July 2023
  • Post category:EU/Greece/Places

Makrinitsa and Portaria

Makrinitsa, known as the "bаlcоny οf Mount Pеliоn", is a traditional mountain villagе with spectacular views over the Gulf of Volos.

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Read more about the article Litochoro
Litochoro, Greece
  • Post author:Grumps
  • Post published:9 July 2023
  • Post category:EU/Greece/Places

Litochoro

Litochoro is known primarily as a destination for those wishing to climb Mount Olympus. There is, however, much more to it as we found out.

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Read more about the article Loggades (Greece) to Rila Mountains (Bulgaria) March 2023
Meteora Monasteries, Greece
  • Post author:Grumps
  • Post published:4 April 2023
  • Post category:Bulgaria/EU/Greece/Places

Loggades (Greece) to Rila Mountains (Bulgaria) March 2023

Week 9 and it's time to leave Greece. We move on to Bulgaria. Along the way, we see the awe-inspiring Meteora Monasteries, get defeated by the roads (again), visit a…

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Read more about the article Peloponnese to Pyli, Greece, March 2023
Agios Polykarpos, Greece
  • Post author:Grumps
  • Post published:31 March 2023
  • Post category:EU/Greece/Places

Peloponnese to Pyli, Greece, March 2023

3 months may sound like a long time, but in reality, it just flies by. We have been on the road for about two months already, six weeks in Greece.…

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Read more about the article Monemvasia to Vlachokerasia, Greece, March 2023
Agio Fokas, Greece
  • Post author:Grumps
  • Post published:28 March 2023
  • Post category:EU/Greece/Places

Monemvasia to Vlachokerasia, Greece, March 2023

This week we visit Monemvasia (the Gibraltar of the East), stroll through a prehistoric forest, explore a ghost village, and try some traditional dishes.Disclosure: some of the links on this…

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Read more about the article March 2023, Greece, Nafplio to Kastraki
Journey to Nafplio, Greece
  • Post author:Grumps
  • Post published:24 March 2023
  • Post category:EU/Greece/Places

March 2023, Greece, Nafplio to Kastraki

This week we see people flying kites in Nafplio, visit a castle, find the (almost) perfect beach and get blown away by the scenery.Disclosure: some of the links on this…

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Read more about the article February 2023, Greece, Methana to Nafplio
Galatas, Greece
  • Post author:Grumps
  • Post published:21 March 2023
  • Post category:EU/Greece/Places

February 2023, Greece, Methana to Nafplio

This week we travel from Methana to Nafplio, climb volcanos, make new friends, relax on the beach and experience carnival in Greece.Disclosure: some of the links on this site are…

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Read more about the article February 2023, Greece, Damasta to Lygourio
Acropolis Hill, Athens, Greece
  • Post author:Grumps
  • Post published:17 March 2023
  • Post category:EU/Greece/Places

February 2023, Greece, Damasta to Lygourio

Week 5 of our adventure takes us further south through Greece, from Damasta to Lygourio, taking in Athens on the way.Disclosure: some of the links on this site are affiliate…

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Read more about the article February 2023, Greece, Agathoupoli to Portaria
Makrinista, Portaria, Greece
  • Post author:Grumps
  • Post published:14 March 2023
  • Post category:EU/Greece/Places

February 2023, Greece, Agathoupoli to Portaria

Week 4 of our 2023 travels and we are finally in Greece. Hopefully, we can slow things down and spend more time actually exploring rather than just travelling. This week…

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Read more about the article February 2023, Slovakia to Greece
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  • Post author:Grumps
  • Post published:10 March 2023
  • Post category:Bulgaria/EU/Greece/Hungary/Places/Romania/Slovakia

February 2023, Slovakia to Greece

Week 3 of our travels sees us continue southwards, travelling from Slovakia to Greece, passing through Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria on the way. Disclosure: some of the links on this…

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