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Greece

Greece is an incredible country to visit, whether you are island hopping or traveling on a train through the mainland. We have also visited 9 different islands and love them all. Some of our best travel experiences have been in Greece, and we can’t wait to return!

Greece Travel Guides

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15 Cheap European Cities you Must Visit Now (includes map)

These are cheap European cities we’ve visited, and places we think deserve a place on everyone’s bucket list in 2025.…

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The 5 Best Bucket List Destinations for Retirement Travel

This video is a list of five of the best bucket list destinations in the world for retired travelers in…

Authentic outdoor cooking in Greece where clay pots are being cooked over an open flame.

The Best Things to Do in Chania, Crete (includes map)

Crete is the largest island in Greece, where visitors are sure to ‘sense the authentic’, as per the tourism board.…

Restaurant tables and buildings along the Mykonos, Greece waterfront

10 Unique and Incredible Restaurants on Mykonos, Greece (includes map)

The food scene and restaurants in Mykonos, Greece is vibrant and diverse. From traditional Greek dishes to Mediterranean fusion and…

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Folegandros | An Amazing and Magical Greek Island

The magnificent island of Folegandros, Greece will always be very special to us. We visited for a week during the…

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Meteora | Hiking to the Greek Monasteries in Retirement

This is one of the most unusual and beautiful places on earth. The six remaining monasteries are perched on top…

Our Wonderful Athens Donkey Trekking Experience

In our latest retirement travel vlog, Bev relives some childhood memories as we visit an animal rescue center for donkeys.…

Amazing Things to Do and See in Athens

This week we are exploring Athens, Greece, in our retirement travel vlog. It started in the Panathenaic Stadium, the first…

Kolonaki |The Best Place to Stay in Athens

If you are looking for the best place to stay in Athens, Greece, we think you should look no further…

Paros | Our Beautiful Greek Island Vlog

Paros Greece was the next stop during our retirement travel on this beautiful Greek island. We rented a Fiat convertible,…

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Folegandros | The Best Greek Island for a Retirement Trip

We continue our Island hopping in Greece with some fantastic views in Folegandros, Greece, filmed in 4k drone. Our Greece…

Santorini, Greece | Our Epic Hike from Fira to Oia

Our couples travel vlog continues with one of the best things to do in Santorini, Greece. We hiked the entire…

Santorini | The Spectacular Fira to Oia Hike

Santorini is a beautiful Greek Island and with fantastic views from all around the volcanic caldera. Join us for a…

The Best Greek Food | Authentic Cretan Restaurant

Our European travel continues with our best Greek food in Crete, Greece travel vlog. We show you the most unique…

Greece Facts:

Capital: Athens
Language: Greek
Monetary Unit: Euro (EUR)
Population: 10.32 Million
Total Area: 50,502 Square Miles
National Parks: 10 plus 2 Marine Parks

Type of Electrical Plug: Type C & F

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Best Time to Visit Greece:

We recommend May and September-October. The weather of Greece will be very comfortable with little rain and fewer tourists. The peak season is summer with hot weather, higher prices, and more crowds.

Weather of Greece - Athens monthly temperatures chart
Weather of Greece - Athens Greece monthly rainfall chart

Our Visit


Athens has a rich history of athletic feats, and John was very excited to visit and learn more. In this picture, he imitates The Runner, a glass sculpture, in the neighborhood of Kolonaki where we stayed. It was about 25 feet tall and appeared to race him to the finish line.

john imitating a glass art work of a runner
John having fun in Athens

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