The Practical Guide to Santorini in Greece: The Crown Jewel of the Cyclades

The Practical Guide to Santorini in Greece: The Crown Jewel of the Cyclades

Santorini is quite possibly one of the most photographed places in the world, and it doesn’t take a genius to figure out why. It is arguably the most well-known out of the 220 islands that make up the Cyclades in the Aegean sea; much like Cinque Terre or Venice in Italy, officials have decided to limit the number…

Elephant Sanctuaries, Orphanages and Parks Around the World That You Should Visit

Elephant Sanctuaries, Orphanages and Parks Around the World That You Should Visit

Growing up, I loved all kinds of animals, but I’ve always felt especially drawn to these gentle giants. They are intelligent and social, soft but protective, statuesque yet unostentatious. After I graduated from college (bear in mind this was almost a decade ago!), my friends and I went on a trip to Phuket for some R&R,…

An Overly Ambitious (but Doable) 6 Day Greece Road Trip Itinerary

An Overly Ambitious (but Doable) 6 Day Greece Road Trip Itinerary

Only have one week in Greece? Read on for the perfect Greek mainland road trip guide! Wow that was a mouthful! Let me start by saying that we were ambitious (perhaps ridiculously so) when putting together and following this itinerary, so while it can be done, it involves driving for long stretches and covering a lot…