Learn about one of the most incredible, less known, regions of Greece - Epirus, as I chat with Ioannis Smiris of Epirus Traveller. Located on the western mainland, above the Peloponnese, this region is packed full of some of the most amazing sites in Europe:

• Ioannina, the capital located on beautiful Lake Pamvotida
• Vikos Gorge - the deepest in the world!
• the 46 traditional villages of Zagori
• the Mythical Dragon Lakes of Drakolimnes
• the Acheron River - the Gates of Hades that lead to the underworlds and guarded by the Ferryman and Cerberus the 3-headed dog
• the Epirus Riviera with over 40 beaches, several stunning islands and the Greek 'Caribbean' area of Syvota
• the Monasteries of Tsouka & Kipina - hundreds of years older than Meteora
• Nikopolis - the Roman Capital in Ancient times and a world UNESCO Heritage Site
• The Ambracian Gulf and Amvrakikos Wetlands - homes to thousands of rare migratory birds

and much more! Find Ioannis at Epirus Traveller

Listen in as I chat with Naxian-American Sophia Werning about the wonderful island of Naxos. This perennial favourite offers something for absolutely everyone, and we talk about the many highlights, including the great beaches, the charming mountain villages, the excellent Chora, and lots more.

You can find much more information on the Naxos page on the website too.

Welcome back to my chat with Archaeologist Ilona Bartsch as we complete our three part series about her amazing trip to Greece. This time Ilona ventures to the islands. First up is Mykonos, mostly to visit the sacred island of Delos, before moving on to Santorini, Crete, Rhodes and Naxos. We discuss the many, many incredible wonders on these islands including a number of places steeped in Mythology, the construction of ancient cities and what life was like for these ancient civilizations as well as some modern history too. You can find destination guides for all of these places on the website as well specific guides to Delos, Akrotiri, Lindos  and more.

In this episode Ilona and I talk about the wonders of Thessaloniki and surrounds and her road trip back to Athens via Delphi, Arachova and Meteora, with a few stops along the way.

These are some of the most significant historical sites in Greece and are also in arguably some of the most beautiful surroundings in the world.

You can find out more about these and other astonishing Mainland sites, including how to get there are and where to stay,on the Mainland Page on the website.

Part one of a three part series with Archaeologist Ilona Bartsch. 

We talk about her amazing trip to Greece and her journey around the country visiting many of the best archeology sites including Delphi, Mycenae, Vergina, Knossos Palace, Delos and more.

Join us as we talk about the history behind these incredible places as well the Mythology and also the logistics about how to get to them and lots more...

In this episode I chat with Anna Tzogia from Athens Food on Foot about her fantastic food tours and cooking classes too. We talk about how Anna acquired her love of food as well as the different types of tours she offers, including those that are great for families and children and some of the newer, niche tours that cover other topics as well.

Read more at: Things to do in Athens

Join me as I chat with Yannis Papadakis, a young man who lives and works on the incredible 'island fortress' of Momenvasia, on the Peloponnese peninsula on the Greek Mainland.

This is an incredibly unique and fascinating destination that is steeped in history and has a burgeoning food and wine industry.  Step inside the castle and discover a magical medieval village, once home to over 20,000 people and now a charming place to spend a few days, or more.

Read all about Monemvasia including how to get there, where to stay and more here: https://www.greecetravelsecrets.com/monemvasia-castle/

I finally got to chat with one of the amazing women from Sydney who built a hotel on Milos during the pandemic!

Listen in as Lefkothea and I talk about all the wonders of Milos including activities, restaurants, and day trips as well as the process of building and now running the hotel.

It's no secret that Milos has increased significantly in popularity in recent years and when you hear about the beaches, the charming villages, and some of the other things that make it stand out in the Greek Islands, you'll understand why.

Head over to the Milos page on the website for lots more information including how to get there, where to stay, what to see and do - including the 73 extraordinary beaches, and more. You can book White Pebble Suites direct on their website