Uncovering life's little luxuries around the globe
Travelling to new places is always fun. But what I like even more is when I have a local contact who can direct me to places that are not touristy or hyped in travel guides. Places where the locals go and where I get to enjoy, taste, and witness the culture and flavours in its […]
Crete can be divided in multiple regions. The far western region is called Chania with its respective capital Chania. Chania is also one of the oldest cities on Crete. The charming old town has many historical influences from different civilizations that characterize its architecture. You will see remnants and influences dating back to the Minoic […]
My second day in Chania, Crete I went on a day cruise to Balos and Gramvoussa. It was the highlight of my holiday. The day excursion was organized by TUI. Early morning we were picked up by the TUI coach at our hotel and driven to Kissamos Kastelli to embark on the boat. The boat […]
On my first day in Chania Crete, I went on a road trip to the South-west of the island, to explore the lagoon and beach Elafonisi. The drive from my hotel took about 1.5-2 hours despite it being only 50 km. Reason is that you have to drive through the mountains and small idyllic Greek […]
Yesterday I visited the Monastery of Gonia dating back to 1618. It was a beautiful day and I was in awe by its beauty and serenity. A must-visit when vacationing in Chania, Crete. The Orthodox Christian monastery is located in the northwest of Chania, Crete, in the small village Kolymbari. Perching on top of a […]
Yesterday I explored the old town of Chania. It’s beautiful and I took so many photos. The city is full of history and historical architecture. Chania old town is also boasting with taverns, bars, and eateries. Amidst all those, I found the perfect restaurant & bar that seemed to be the hotspot among locals. Pallas, […]
I’m currently in Crete and thought it would be nice to blog daily about my stay here. In collaboration with TUI Nederland and Visit Greece I’m in Chania to uncover traveltips. My tips will appear on the TUI website and on ILoveGriekenland.nl Chania is situated in the west of Crete. But, more about Chania in […]
