Mykonos
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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…
