It’s all trip to me | Inspiration for part-time travellers

Romania July 31, 2019

The best Romania road trip: Our itinerary + Top tips

Katerina enjoys driving as long as it doesn’t involve getting stuck in traffic on her way to work. In contrast, I am not particularly fond of it. Travelling by car or motorcycle stresses me out more than any other means of transport. That said, I share Katerina’s enthusiasm for a good road trip and this is why we often travel by car within Greece. The first time we ever drove abroad was back in 2014 during a mini road trip across Tuscany, which we probably hadn’t planned so well, in retrospect. However, we recently planned an amazing Romania road trip thanks to the lessons learnt from our past mistakes. So, here’s our ultimate guide to help you plan and enjoy a fantastic road trip in Romania, one of Eastern Europe’s best kept secrets.

This photo shows a spectacular view of Matera at dusk. The street lights create a nativity scene effect.

Italy July 16, 2019

Why visit Matera, Italy’s ancient cave town

Do you believe in love at first sight? We do. Our love affair with Matera started the very second the existence of this ancient…

This photo shows the hairpins of the Transfagarasan on a green setting with the fog looming over the mountain tops.

Romania June 29, 2019

Transfagarasan Road Trip: Complete guide & Itinerary

Romania’s stunning countryside, fairytale-like castles and fascinating recent history were among the main reasons we wanted to visit the country. However, there was yet…

Day Trips June 17, 2019

Princes Islands day trip from Istanbul: Tips & Itinerary

Who wouldn’t love to spend a day at the sea? Planning a Princes Islands day trip from Istanbul is an excellent idea for a relaxing escape from the city. The Princes Islands, or simply The Islands (Adalar) as locals call them, are an archipelago of nine islands in the Sea of Marmara of which only four are inhabited and open to visitors: Kınalıada, Burgazada, Heybeliada and Büyükada. Since cars and motorbikes are not allowed on any of them, the Princes Islands provide a peaceful haven away from the hustle and bustle of busy Istanbul.

This image shows the white marble fountain dominating the lounge area at Kilic Ali Pasa Hamami in Istanbul. It is the featured image of our article: What happens in a Turkish bath? Top tips for first-timers.

Turkey May 29, 2019

What happens in a Turkish bath? Top tips for first-timers

During our travels, we always do our best not to miss out on unique experiences. In a strange way, while travelling, we are also…

This is a photo of the Galata Bridge in Istanbul during sunset. It is the featured image on our article entitled Best places to stay in Istanbul: neighbourhoods & hotels.

Turkey May 23, 2019

Best places to stay in Istanbul: neighbourhoods & hotels

Perhaps the most enchanting city we have ever visited, Istanbul is one of the largest and most populated ones too. We know from personal…

Turkey May 10, 2019

The best sightseeing tours in Istanbul Turkey

The hardest thing about being part-time travellers is not missing out on major sightseeing while at the same time staying true to our love for slow travel. Finding the right balance between sightseeing and leisurely taking in the local feel of the destinations we visit is really important to us. We have come to understand that the best way to achieve this balance and save ourselves loads of valuable time is by leaving most of the sightseeing to the hands of experts. This is why we are happy to have come across the best sightseeing tours in Istanbul during our recent trip to Turkey.

Turkey April 11, 2019

Istanbul food guide: Sugar, spice and love

Sitting on two continents, Istanbul is an utterly magical and literally unique place. One could argue that Europe and Asia alike claim the Turkish…

Turkey April 11, 2019

A delicious food tour in Istanbul Turkey

Tasting a country’s food is definitely among the best ways to connect with its culture. Though it seems simple and mundane, food has the…

Greece March 19, 2019

13 unique things to do in Andros Greece + Andros Guide

We’re pretty sure that the Greek Islands need no introduction. Especially the world-famous ones like Mykonos or Santorini. However, there are quite a few Greek Islands which have managed to keep a low profile and offer their visitors authentic and laid-back moments to remember for life. One of those hidden gems is Andros which happens to be one of our favourite islands and one that we know extremely well. That’s why we thought we’d help you plan the perfect Andros holidays by compiling a list of the best things to do in Andros Greece, an off the beaten path island just 2h away from Athens.