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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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Paris Itinerary for a Second (or Third) Timer
You’ve seen the Eiffel Tower already, visited the Louvre, and walked the Champs-Élysées . Here are some ideas for what to do in Paris if you’ve already been to the City of Light for a leisurely visit. (This is a great itinerary if you plan to visit in the off-season as well, as it can be used…
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.
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A selection of day trips, transfers, and tours from our partner of choice, Viator
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…