“I want to travel the world.” It’s the common answer to the question of what one plans to do when they retire. Whether it is an achievable goal or just an unrequited fantasy depends a lot on your finances. Since our mission statement is providing “budget travel advice for the over 50 crowd” it is…
Port of Call – Santorini, Greece
Formed around the collapsed crater of a volcano, Santorini is one of the most beautiful Greek islands in the Aegean Sea. Bright blue Mediterranean waters, whitewashed walls and azure domed roofs make this the most colourful and oft photographed of all the islands. Fira, the main city, sits atop a dramatic cliff making this a…
Port of Call – Olympia (Katakolon), Greece
Cruises through the Greek Islands often stop at the main land port of Katakolon as they round the Pelopennesus peninsula. With many apologies to the locals this port does not really have much to offer but a few restaurants, a beach and handy access to a pharmacy and an ATM. The only site to see,…
Eat Like a Greek God
One of the draws of any Greek destination is the food. A cruise does not necessarily give you enough opportunities to eat while ashore so the few times we did on this recent trip were very gratifying. A quick lunch of gyros with cold Greek beer was our go to patio meal and was both…
Port of Call – Corfu, Greece
Located in the northern part of Greece, Corfu is one of the islands in the Ionian Sea, known as the green island for its lush vegetation and abundant olive groves. The island’s fortifications were used by the Venetians to successfully prevent Ottoman occupation, and the Venetian influence is evident in its architecture. The island were…
Port of Call – Mykonos
A popular stop on many Greek Islands and Mediterranean cruise itineraries, Mykonos is a breathtaking island of beaches, shopping and restaurants, yet still full of ancient history. It has something for everyone. This was our second visit and we have another one scheduled into the future. As a result we were able to choose an…
On The Move Again
Solo Travel with Renee Since March 2020, we’ve been hobbled by pandemic mandates, barriers and restrictions. I assuaged my wanderlust with local trips, travel novels, themed dinners and travel movies (see my blog November 9, 2020). Now, interprovincial bans have lifted, I received my second shot and my Travel Agent is open for business. I…
Port of Call – Rhodes, Greece
One of the benefits of a Greek Islands cruise is that the main cities on almost all of the islands are usually port towns. Rhodes is no exception. Located southeast of Crete, Rhodes is one of the most popular of the Greek Islands, a common stop on any Mediterranean itinerary, and best known for being…
Port of Call – Iraklion, Crete
The island of Crete is the largest of the Greek Islands and located 160 km south of the mainland. Its capital city of Iraklion (or Heraklion) is the 4th largest in Greece and the first port of call on our Greek Islands cruise. Iraklion was founded by Arabs and over time went through Byzantine, Venetian…