Madeira Family-Friendly Sightseeing Itinerary
Exploring Madeira is the stuff of Instagram influencers. This dreamy island has plenty of natural landscapes and picturesque views to see. Many people will choose to rent a car to get around the island, and this is certainly an easy option. But for us, I prefer being driven by a local that knows the roadways…
Lisbon with a Toddler
Portugal is such a family-friendly destination, and Lisbon, the country’s largest city did not disappoint. We traveled from Porto to Lisbon by private transfer (due to the rail strikes making travel by train unreliable). Lisbon is an entirely different vibe from Porto – a much larger city, with TONS of hills and steps, and narrow…
Hiking from Fira to Oia in Santorini
The 6 mile hike from Fira to Oia (or the reverse from Oia down to Fira) is described as a “must” for anyone visiting Santorini. It is one of the best ways to see the island, traveling through many of the different villages, but it is not for everyone since it is truly a “hike.”…
Staying at the Vedema Luxury Collection in Megalochori, Santorini
While Oia remains a popular destination for anyone heading to Santorini, some of the smaller towns on the island deserve just as much attention. Megalochori is one such spot, a quaint historic village on the eastern part of the island filled with narrow cobblestone streets, vineyards, and adorable authentic restaurants. Just south of Fira (another…
Taking the Ferry in the Greek Islands
There are several different ferry companies that operate between the islands and Athens. Depending on your dates and destinations, it’s sometimes cheaper and faster to book a flight (like Aegean) to an island, so it’s best to research your options beforehand on both Google Flights and Ferryhopper. For us, we ended up taking a quick…
Renting an ATV in Mykonos
A common recommendation for Mykonos (and Santorini) is to rent an ATV to get around the island. This is because there are fewer than 30 taxis on the entire island, so hailing a cab can be difficult. (For this reason I also recommend pre-booking your airport or port transfers.) Getting the ATV You don’t necessarily…