We are Jasper and Barbara. This website is out little window on the world and the countries we have visited. The unpretentious café where we had lunch, antique shops, a cute dog, beautifully tiled floors. Small things that are generally thought to be commonplace.
A mountainscape is where we find our inner peace and a city with brutalist architecture, book shops and a foodmarket is where we come alive again.
about us
2 weeks
18.07.2021 ---- 31.07.2021
GREECE IS MOSTLY known for its islands with clear blue water but the mainland equally proves to be an ideal summer destination.
We balanced off our hikes up to Mount Olympos and through the rock formations of Meteora with downtime on the islands of Milos and Hydra. The first because of the unique moonscape beaches and the second for the car-free small town atmosphere.
We ended with the unsurmountable visits to Athens' historical sites, even in a 46° C heatwave.
greece
2 days
Mt. Olympos
2,5 days
Kalabaka
2 days
Milos
2 days
Hydra
3 days
Athens
itinerary
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Capital
Athens
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Population
10.36 million
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Location
Southern Europe
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Area
132 thousand km²
highlights
Hiking mt. Olympos
For enthusiasts of Greek mythology, Mount Olympos is, for obvious reasons, special. Arriving at the shelter, I felt no Zeus on the throne, but the spaghetti tasted better than usual. The group of donkeys along the way was a nice bonus.
Relax at Hydra
Hydra can feel a bit lofty due to the high number of boat owners staying on the island, but we found it at least as idyllic as other Greek islands and, besides, there is no motorised traffic.
Milos' Lava beaches
If you are looking for the perfect location for a photo shoot, the lava beaches in Milos are the place to go. At sunset, many couples can be seen here. The white lava rocks are reminiscent of the surface of the moon.
Kalambaka
The monastries of Kalambaka are an important religious place but also an otherworthly sight. Hermits settled in the caves of these stone pillars since the 9th or 10th century and later monastries were built.
food
Honey baked feta
Smoked aubergine dip
Dolmades: vine leaves stuffed with rice and herbs
Zucchini Fritters
Trout when you are near the Olympos
Uni: try sea urchin
Watermelon cake on Milos
Souvlaki
architecture
Hilton Athens
OTE Headquarters
Athens Conservatoire
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