There are some places that capture your heart the moment you arrive. For us, Croatia's Adriatic coast was one of those places. As our journey through Croatia continued, we headed toward what would become one of the most memorable parts of the trip. Before reaching the Makarska Riviera, we made a slight detour through Bosnia and Herzegovina, stopping in the small coastal town of Neum. With the tourist season winding down, the town felt peaceful and almost deserted. We enjoyed

An Unexpected Detour Before Croatia As our time in Greece came to an end, we departed Santorini on an early morning flight with a connection through Athens before continuing on to Dubrovnik, Croatia. Everything appeared to be on schedule, and we were looking forward to beginning the next chapter of our trip along the Adriatic coast. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans. As we approached Dubrovnik, strong winds began creating dangerous conditions around the airport.

After several wonderful days on Naxos, we boarded an early morning ferry bound for Santorini. The journey across the Aegean was smooth, and by around midday, we arrived at one of Greece's most iconic islands. From the port, we made our way to our accommodations, Merovigliosso Apartments, located high above the caldera in the beautiful village of Imerovigli. Perched along the cliffs and just off the main street, the hotel offered breathtaking views. From our balcony, we could

Naxos - Arrival and Our First Day Exploring the Island After our time in Athens, it was finally time to head to the island of Naxos. The first surprise of the day came when we arrived at Athens Airport. Unlike the large international airports we are used to, Naxos Airport is incredibly small. In fact, it took only a few minutes from landing to stepping outside. There were no baggage delays and our luggage seemed to appear almost as quickly as we did. We grabbed a taxi and b

Athens awakens early. Our morning began with a short walk from our hotel to a charming little coffee shop tucked away on one of the city's narrow streets. Before we even reached our destination, the walk itself became an experience. The alleyways were decorated with colorful graffiti and street art that added character to the old stone walls. The aromas of bakeries beginning their day drifted through the air, mixing with the scent of fresh coffee and warm bread. The streets w

Greetings everybody from modern-day Athens, Greece. We began our day by going out for breakfast and coffee. We discovered a small pastry coffee shop where we enjoyed a traditional breakfast pastry, which was a meat pie. It was delicious, with a nice and flaky crust. The Americano was excellent, so I had a couple of cups, and now I'm ready to meet up with everyone. Our first destination today is the Acropolis, just a 15-minute walk from our hotel. We headed uphill, and upon re

Get ready, it’s about to begin. Here is the planned itinerary… First stop, Athens: where we will explore a city full of ancient history. The Acropolis rises above the city. We will wander the streets where the biblical character Paul spread the good news of the gospel. We will stroll through neighborhoods like Plaka, Psyrri, Anafiotika, and even stay in Monastiraki. This is where we will explore narrow lanes, view neoclassical houses, and visit street markets. As we explore,

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