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trav·er [trəˈvər] v. to cross over (origin: French)
po·lis [pōləs] n. city (origin: Greek)
We are a DIY travel site: easy and unbiased itineraries and travel resources to help you plan your own vacation. traverpolis is your resource to “travel like a local” – know the city you’re traveling before you arrive and build your own itinerary based on your interests. Our suggestions are map-based to make the most efficient use of your time exploring!
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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…
about jamie
I’m the founder of traverpolis and the primary writer behind the blog. I photograph most of the pictures featured here on my Canon Rebel or iPhone Pro.
I grew up in rural New Jersey, and currently live just outside of New York City. If I had to choose another place to live it would be Paris, but my favorite trip to date is South Africa.
Preferred Partner
A selection of day trips, transfers, and tours from our partner of choice, Viator
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…