Arkadi in Crete is where I will take you today. The historic Monastery of Arkadi is the European Symbol of Freedom as characterized by UNESCO. It is also the most sacred symbol of the struggle of the Cretans. The holocaust of Arkadi and its tragic history in 1866, opened the way for the liberation of…
With the minor equipment as dictated in short relaxing breaks, we headed to Plakias, and the idea came by a friend in Damnoni, who owns the very cozy hotel where we spent the night. Damnoni Paradise. The drive was smooth, just half hour heading south of Rethymno, we passed picturesque villages and the fantastic gorge…
Today we’ll take you east. We’re taking a small break from our base and we are visiting the eastern prefecture, Lassithi, where magnificent pictures are going to unfold before our eyes. It took us a good while to get to our destination since we live in the exact opposite side of the island so no…
There are some very fascinating facts about Knossos and you should not leave it out of your itinerary once you’re visiting Crete. The Minoan civilization flourished between 2600 to 1100 BC and the palace of Knossos is an architectural gem among the most important in the whole world. My advice before you get there is…
Today I’ll take you to the place of my childhood memories. Elafonisi . Back then I was dreading the whole drive as the place was hardly visited and the roads were narrow and rocky. During the summer we were visiting quite often as Elafonisi was a place for locals who spent the weekends fishing and enjoying…
Balos is maybe one of the most photographed beaches of Greece! I couldn’t wait to take my children and see their expression when they would see these colors. I was also looking forward to sharing this experience since I know this place so well, and there is one thing I can say for sure. No…
Crete with kids is great. Crete is Greece’s largest island and one of the most popular for families. Crete is a very versatile island, located between Europe, Africa and Asia it has influences from all three continents. The island also has a very rich culture and amazing scenery. The Cretans are world famous for their hospitality…
Have you ever thought your overnight stay when on excursion would turn to be a cultural experience? During our recent Heraklion tour completely out of the blue we found our selves checking in Arolithos and I was totally taken by surprise as I had visited this place so many years ago when I was a child…
Archeology for Kids doesn’t have to be boring. Today’s activities are taking place in Kissamos, a beautiful small town just a half hour easy drive from Chania. Our first stop is the gem of this place, the archaeological museum which hosts amazing findings from the western part of Crete, mostly Polyrenia , Falasarna, and other…
Falasarna beach First of May is a must for a quick escape! Summer has come sooner than usual here in Crete and kids couldn’t wait to get going. Pick of the day: Falasarna beach. One of our favorite excursions, which is repeated a few times every summer, simply because it’s one of those places that remain…
