Butrint: The Most Visited Cultural Tourist Destination in Albania
Today I went to Butrint. It’s a national park located a few kilometres south of Ksamil. Butrint is the Albanian name. In English, it’s called ButhrotuRead More…
Category: Dear Travel Diary
Athens to Saranda: Putting My Feet up After a Long Day of Travel
A day starts for me when I get out of bed. It ends when I go to sleep. Sunday was a long day. I got out of bed at 4 pm in the evening and never went tRead More…
Athens: A City Where Orange Trees Line the Streets
One of the first things I noticed when I came to Athens was all the orange trees that line the streets. To be honest, they are pretty hard to miss becRead More…
Why Do You Get a Glass of Water with Your Beer in Athens?
Since I arrived in Athens at the beginning of the month I’ve been to several bars and have often been given a glass of water alongside my beer. I am sRead More…
Today I Had My First Taste of Greek Coffee
“What is a Greek coffee I asked,” as I stared down at the menu. The girl behind the counter smiled and said, “It’s like a Turkish coffee.” “Oh,” I Read More…
Kifissia: The Beverley Hills of Athens Is Quieter Than the City Centre
Today I decided to visit Kifissia. I hoped it would be a quieter part of Athens that would not be packed with tourists. I got my wish. Compared to theRead More…
Why Are There so Many Tiny Churches in Greece?
There are a lot of churches in Greece and some of them are tiny. I had no idea such small churches existed until went walking in Piraeus earlier todayRead More…
Castel Sant’Elmo Has the Best Views of Naples
Someone told me Castel Sant’Elmo (Castle Saint Elmo) has the best views of Naples. That’s true. I visited the castle today and have to say the views fRead More…
Farmacia v Parafarmacia: There’s a Big Difference
Today I learned the difference between a farmacia and a parafarmacia. Before I arrived in Italy, last week, I had no idea parafarmacias existed. I’d nRead More…
The Maccheese Chicago Bulls Sandwich: A Must-Try Food in Naples
Today I ate a “Chicago Bulls”. It was pretty good, but it’s one of the most unusual sandwiches I’ve ever eaten—if sandwich is the right word. I wasRead More…