Greece
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The Shirley Valentine Beach
“The only thing I ever wanted to do was travel. I’d like to drink a glass of wine, sitting by the sea, watching the sun go down”. Shirley Valentine. A long time ago in my late teens, I remember my mother going to the movies to see Shirley Valentine. At the time I thought it was just a movie for oldies and I never thought anything more about it. That was until many years later, in my early 30s. I was a stay at home mum with two kids of my own. I often had the television on in the background, whilst running after two young kids, but on…
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Instagramable places in Mykonos
If you are heading to Mykonos, one thing you do not want to do is to forget your camera. Mykonos is quite simply a photographers paradise. I know for me, it was like being a kid let loose in the candy shop. The scenery is as pretty as a picture and with a camera in hand you’ll most likely send it straight to instagram. Here I show you some instagramable places in Mykonos, that will be sure to fuel some major wanderlust on your insta account. Below are some pics straight from my instagram account Travel Drink Dine. Dreamy Vistas Mykonos is full of dreamy vistas. Below is a photographers firm…
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Coffee in Mykonos and a Cat for a Date
Coffee in Mykonos and a Cat for a Date – Whilst travelling about, I always try and find a great cafe to recommend for coffee. In my usual life, I live down the road from where you will find the worlds most competitive and creative barista’s. Anyone who frequents Melbourne’s coffee scene will know what I mean. Melbourne has an amazing coffee culture which sets expectations high wherever ‘we’ go. I’ll add here that most (not all) are quick to become a critic – aka coffee snob. Now getting back to finding a decent coffee in Mykonos. After a couple of days wandering about with my camera, I noticed this…
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A walk through Little Venice in Mykonos
Mykonos is one of the most visited destinations in the Greek Islands, with hordes of tourist visiting each summer. The old town is a maze of narrow lane ways with gorgeous white washed abodes. One of the most popular areas with tourists is Little Venice. Little Venice in Mykonos is a charming little area, that is not far from the famous windmills. Little Venice’s outlook to the sea, the buildings that overhang the water and the windmills in the background make this area the subject of many paintings and is indeed a photographers dream. A visit isn’t complete without a stop here for an afternoon drink or to dine as…
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A Day Wandering Kamari Beach
Mention Santorini and most tourists will flock to Fira or Oia for those sublime views of the caldera or to watch a magnificent sunset. Others who are looking for a beach holiday, will head to the Eastern side of the island and will most likely find themselves in Kamari. As I was staying in Imerovigli, I wanted to see what the beaches were like on the other side of the island. So I decided to hop on a bus and spend a day wandering Kamari Beach. Kamari is a beach resort town that is located about a 15 minute bus ride from Fira. It is also the closest town to…
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PK Cocktail Bar Santorini
A visit to Santorini isn’t complete without stopping to have a cocktail at the gorgeous PK Cocktail Bar. Imagine yourself, sipping on some seriously delicious cocktails with the surreal backdrop of Santorini’s caldera to gaze upon. PK Cocktail bar is a bar with one of the worlds most beautiful views. From the street, the concrete doorway frames the magnificent view and simply beckons you to step inside. Once inside, you will find a great choice of classy cocktails, made with quality spirits and beautiful fresh fruit. They boast that all their ingredients are freshly made and that they never use artificial syrups or flavourings. It is a little on the…
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The Romantic Port of Ammoudi Bay
If you are staying in Santorini for more than a couple of days, then one place you should make a visit to is Ammoudi Bay. Ammoudi Bay is a port just below Oia, which has some lovely seafood restaurants with the most gorgeous view. I went during the day for lunch and it couldn’t have been anymore perfect. I feasted on seafood, wine and that impressive view. Restaurants There are a number of restaurants lining the port and all specialising in seafood. I was recommended to come down to Ammoudi for some delectable seafood, by a friend who had been there a couple of months earlier. The area is really…
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Fine Dining at La Maison Santorini
Fine dining at La Maison Santorini is an absolute must destination for any ‘foodie’ who is visiting Santorini. Just a 30 minute stroll from Fira, you will find La Maison in Imerovigli. Imerovigli is a peaceful area known for luxury accommodation and fine dining. The restaurant has a rather simplistic fit out but boasts a spectacular view of the caldera. The view may be impressive but here you will find the food rivals this view. The cuisine at La Maison is modern French with a local Greek Mediterranean influence. The chef who presides over this restaurant is very talented and testament to this is the calibre of dishes on offer.…
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Watching the Sunset in Santorini at La Maltese
You don’t have to head to one of the restaurants in Oia to watch a magnificent sunset in Santorini. You can also get a fabulous view from La Maltese Restaurant and Bar in Imerovigli. La Maltese is located on the highest point of the island, giving you a unique view of the Caldera and Oia, with the sun slowly going down on the horizon. I happened upon this place whilst I was actually looking for another venue to sit, have a wine and watch the sunset. I peered into the entrance, it was wonderfully opulent and I thought possibly this may be a bit on the expensive side. I…
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Experiencing stunning Santorini
Honestly, I don’t know anyone that hasn’t had the idea (or fantasy) of escaping to the Greek Islands. You know how it goes, the carefree sailing the Aegean sea, the beautiful white washed houses lining the cliff tops and the amazing sunsets to take your breath away. Before I had visited the Greek Islands, experiencing stunning Santorini was indeed my fantasy and I often thought would I ever get the chance to visit? So when this dream actually turned into a reality, nothing could have prepared me for when I first caught site of the caldera. I knew it was stunning but physically seeing it with my own eyes had…
