Southern Europe

Cycling the Croatian Coast

Going Back in Time A pleasant tail-breeze was blowing, a herd of sheep were braying by the side of the road, and the sun was beginning to...

Western Crete in a Week (Part 3/3) - The Beaches: Falasarna, Elafonisi & Balos

Day 5: Falasarna & Kissamos Waking up in a little stone cottage in the hills above Kissamos was just what the doctor ordered – a bucolic...

Western Crete in a Week (Part 2/3) - Chania, Loutro, Moni Preveli & Mili Gorge

Day 3: The South-west Coast Following an agreeable Cretan breakfast of yoghurt, honey, coffee and fruit, we drove south from Rethymno on...

Western Crete in a Week (Part 1/3) - Rethymno, Bali, Anogia & Arkadi

Overview: where and when? One week in Crete is not a lot. In fact, it's nothing. The largest of the Greek islands, it demands your...

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