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Traveling to Greece? Here’s How to Escape the Crowds in Santorini 

Santorini is an intensely beautiful Greek island that draws visitors from around the world every summer to experience the iconic caldera, legendary sunsets, charming whitewashed villages with blue domes, and…

Melissa Curtin , April 30, 2026

Two Design-Forward Hotels in Crete with Distinct Personalities 

Upon landing on Greece’s largest island, it becomes immediately clear that Crete is the birthplace of olive farming. The drive in any direction consists of miles and miles of ancient…

Melissa Curtin , April 22, 2026

The Best Rooftop Experiences in Athens and Istanbul 

When you have only one night in a city, the right hotel makes all the difference – from convenience and comfort, to recovery from travel fatigue and jet lag. Even…

Melissa Curtin , October 5, 2025

Should You Exchange Money Before Your Trip to Europe? Here’s What to Do 

I received two questions recently from readers that were very similar so I figured I would turn my answers into a tip since other people must be wondering about these…

Johnny Jet , September 8, 2025

Grand Hyatt Athens: Hotel with Rooftop Views of the Parthenon 

My family and I sailed on a Mediterranean cruise aboard Sun Princess this past summer that ended in Athens. I’ve been to the city multiple times but my kids hadn’t…

Johnny Jet , August 30, 2025

First Look: JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa 

A big thanks to the JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa for hosting our visit so we could write this review of our experience. This post contains references to products…

Johnny Jet , June 30, 2025

Discover your perfect Greek island: Take a virtual tour to find your ideal destination 

There are thousands of Greek islands to choose from but only a few hundred are inhabited. Pick one (or more) that suits your vibe and appreciate how they all have…

Melissa Curtin , July 2, 2024

Nightmare flight: Athens passengers stuck on hot plane for 3+ hours with no air conditioning or water 

This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. For an explanation of our…

Johnny Jet , June 13, 2024

Insane Video: This Might Be the Best Place in the World for Planespotting 

Ever since I was a little kid, I’ve been fascinated by airplanes. To this day, they still blow my mind. It is so incredible that we are able to get…

Johnny Jet , January 13, 2023

United Adds Three New Routes to Countries Reopening to Vaccinated Travelers 

One of the biggest trends in the travel industry to emerge from the pandemic is that airlines are significantly switching up their usual flight routes and schedules. Most of the…

Johnny Jet , April 19, 2021

How to Sail the Croatian Coast in Style 

This is a sponsored post. I’ve written before about how much I love the water. In part because I grew up near it (in Norwalk, Connecticut), I like to spend…

Johnny Jet , January 6, 2020

How to Avoid a $935 Bill for Beers and Calamari (as These Guys Did Not) 

Today’s tip, like this one about gelato in Rome, is about knowing the price of your food before you order. Earlier this month, a man from Brooklyn and five friends…

Johnny Jet , May 29, 2019

Video: A Very Touching Greek Short Film 

Since this five-minute, 2007 short film was made in Greece, with Greek actors and in the Greek language (it has English subtitles), I thought I could pass it by as…

Johnny Jet , September 5, 2017

Travel Webcam of the Week: Santorini, Greece 

Santorini, Greece (skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam/ellada/naigaio/kyklades/santorini-firostefani.html) Without a doubt Santorini in Greece is one of the most beautiful islands in a world. If you haven’t been (I was there in 2009), you should…

Johnny Jet , August 28, 2017

Travel Webcam of the Week: The Acropolis, Athens, Greece 

The Acropolis, Athens, Greece (skylinewebcams.com/en/webcam/ellada/atiki/athina/acropolis-athens.html) The days are starting to get longer and the air keeps getting warmer (at least in the northern hemisphere). When spring hits I think baseball, the…

Johnny Jet , April 10, 2017
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