Travel, life, loves and laughs.
Why choose just 5 best restaurants when one could, and to some extent I have (literally), eaten my way around Crete? One of the delights of travel is the opportunity to discover new things and flavors could very well be at the top of this list.… Read the rest
It is a golden day if not yet a golden sunset. We have spent the morning at Ancient Falasarna and are now ready for some lunch and a rest in the shade. Golden Sunset Taverna catches our eye – with spectacular views and a great menu.… Read the rest
We discover Almyriki, Stavros Beach, after a morning exploring monasteries on the Akrotiri Peninsula east of Chania. Hot and hungry we stumble in and are instantly cooled and calmed by this little beachside gem of a restaurant.
The view is stunning.… Read the rest
This small fishing village on the island of Crete, Kolymvari (also Kolymbari) is located about 25km (30mins) drive from the Venetian port town of Chania.
Out and about on The Little Fun Train for the afternoon, we visit this tiny fishing village which promises a lovely spot to linger for a day.… Read the rest
This small homemade operation is run out of Polemarhi in the foothills of Crete’s Maleme region. Out on the Little Fun Train for the afternoon, we have already discovered the villages of Kolymvari, Marathokefala and Vouves. Each with their own version of charm and slice of history, from monasteries and saints to millennia old olive trees, the traditions here are rich and varied.… Read the rest
Another tiny village in the hills behind Maleme, Vouves boasts the world’s oldest olive tree.
This millennia old olive tree with its twisting, gnarled trunk still bears fruit. It is estimated to be between 2,000 and 4,000 years old.… Read the rest
A short way up into the hills we arrive at the traditional village of Marathokefala where time seems to stand still. Here, the pace of life takes the slow road, with many daily rituals continuing as they have done for centuries.… Read the rest
We are taking the Little Fun Train for a bit of sightseeing in Crete. What better way to get around than an open aired train that lets us see some of Cretes’ more out of the way places.… Read the rest
Breakfast in Sofia surprised me in the best possible way. Instead of rushing through coffee and pastry, I found myself slowing down, sitting with food that carried centuries of history. One of my favorite mornings in Bulgaria unfolded at The Rainbow Factory, a colorful, welcoming spot that celebrates traditional Bulgarian flavors while keeping things warm, local, and deeply comforting.… Read the rest
Nestled deep in the Rila Mountains of southwestern Bulgaria, Rila Monastery immediately captures the imagination. Surrounded by towering pines and rugged peaks, this UNESCO World Heritage Site merges spiritual reverence with architectural grandeur. Standing as a living testament to Bulgaria’s Orthodox heritage, a sanctuary where faith, art and history seamlessly intertwine, every corner of the monastery reflects centuries of devotion, creativity and resilience.… Read the rest
