July 2011
6 posts
Hello Athens
Almost 12 hours after leaving Samos island, the giant ferry approaches Piraeus port, the main port of Athens. I have mix feelings, excited and anxious. I had no place to go, I only knew the address of a hostel and I wasn’t even sure that if they have room for me. Moments later the ferry docked at the port and I found myself in a long line for cabs. A good 10 minutes was wasted till a cab...
Sailing toward Athens
The ferry left Samos island by 11:30 AM. She would stop by 12 other islands on our way to Athens. I had a ticket for the open deck and I was looking for a spot to get comfortable, cozy and enjoy the impeccable scenery. The blue ink color of the Aegean sea and the naked volcanic islands bring in a very rare beauty in to eyes.
Soon the ferry stopped by another port on the other side of Samos...
Leaving Samos
Picking up from where I left the diaries, I would like to bring some tips and points for anyone who wants to travel to Greek isles. First of all, Greece has more than 1000 islands. Some of them are well known such as Santorini and party island of Mykonos and many of them are less known to non Greeks. Regardless, there are tips and tricks that apply to all. Many of the Greek isles are dry and left...
Traveling faster than I can write
I am on my way to another backpacking trip. The first destination is Paris, then Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade and finally London. As I mentioned before, I have been involved with a major development project and haven’t had much time to write. I still have to complete travel diaries in Greece and then Spain and then this new backpacking advanture.
Writing is not easy. Filling up a...
