Author: Celeste

Tips for airport survival, based on my personal experience of traveling by airplane with the kids If you are traveling by plane this summer, you cannot have missed the chaos at several European (and international destinations). Like the tens of thousands of pieces of luggage stranded across European airports, flight cancellations have piled up everywhere. Several airlines made plans to mitigate summer travel chaos, including schedule changes and cancellations. The kids and I flew from Amsterdam to Athens during the busiest time of the summer. Our initial flight (from Greece to The Netherlands had already been re-directed from Amsterdam airport to Eindhoven airport. We did not lose our…

One of my favorite summer one-day excursions in Athens is a visit to Cape Sounio. Whenever I want to escape from city life, feel the energy of the earth and calm down, Sounio and the temple of Poseidon is the place to go. It is also the place for the best sunsets in Greece. Cape Sounio is a must see for everyone visiting Athens. How to get there? Cape Sounio is located at the southernmost tip of the Attica peninsula overlooking the Aegean Sea. There are several routes to reach Cape Sounio from Athens center (69 km from Athens) but…

I recently visited the Mineralogy and Petrology Museum in Athens and I am very enthusiastic. I have always been interested in geology and my children and I are fascinated by vulcanos and stones. What better way to teach our children about the environment, the earth and the planet that we live on by showing them a geology collection? The Mineralogy and Petrology Museum in Athens is part of the Faculty of Geology and Geoenvironmental studies that is part of the School of Sciences of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. It is the oldest and biggest faculty in the…

The four-hour Alternative Athens walking tour that was offered to us was called Mythological Athens tour. A unique tour because it is the first and only one in Athens to ‘Discover the greatest landmarks of Athens & their surrounding myths!’. The tour was described as suitable for families with kids and for people that love mythology. Both me and my 6-year old are passionate about archaeology and mythology, so we could not resist joining this tour. On a sunny Saturday morning we met our tour guide Ioanna outside the main entrance door of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, with it’s…

In February 2016 Travel, Bloggers Greece were invited by Alternative Athens to join their Mythology Tour. ‘Discover the greatest landmarks of Athens & their surrounding myths!’ – is the slogan on the site. The tour was described to us as suitable for families with kids and for people that love mythology. Both I and my 6-year-old are passionate about archaeology and mythology, so we could not resist joining this mythology tour in Athens. On a sunny Saturday morning, we met our tour guide Ioanna outside the main entrance door of the Temple of the Olympian Zeus. With it’s 104 columns, this is the biggest temple…

Update March 2022: We visited Tatoi in March 2022. Unfortunately, the area has been largely destroyed by the 2021 summer wild fires and it’s not recommended for a visit until nature rejuvenates itself. Updated blog post: February 2021 It was announced in February 2021 that the Tatoi Estate in Mount Parnitha will be developed into a museum, heritage hotel and holistic spa for luxury stays and agro-tourism escapes. The Greek Ministry of Culture plans to turn the former Royal property into a luxury hospitality venture and a year-round national and international travel destination. Tatoi Park in Athens Tatoi King Estate…

About Travel Bloggers Greece member Celeste from Family Experiences Blog. Family Experiences Blog is a destination travel guide and family lifestyle blog for family travel and activities in Greece. Behind the blog is award-winning family travel writer Celeste. Dutch ex-pat Celeste has traveled extensively in Greece. She is passionate about presenting the best locations, attractions, and accommodations for each area she visits. Family Experiences Blog is a trusted resource for travel tips and aims to inspire other parents to take their kids off the beaten track and create memories together. Celeste is an all-around Tourism professional with a Master’s Degree…