Down Another Rabbit Hole – All in the name of Greece!
I’ve thrown myself into a frenzy of projects since reaching retirement age. The latest? Building an Android app for independent travellers to Greece. Plan Your Greece is now on Google Play.
Island Hopping Beyond the Crowds: Six Weeks from Samos to Kos via Agathonisi, Fourni, Ikaria, Arki, Patmos, Leros & Kalymnos
6 week itinerary – Eastern Aegean and Dodecanese itinerary covers Samos, Agathonisi, Ikaria, Fourni, Arki, Marathi, Patmos, Leros, and Kalymnos by ferry. Best time: late June to early September. Highlights: beach-bar culture on Ikaria, pristine isolation on Arki, Italian art deco architecture on Leros, stunning Telendos sunsets from Kalymnos. No car rental needed.
Crete to the Southern Dodecanese: 7 Weeks Island-Hopping
7 week itinerary – a journey from Crete through the Southern Dodecanese: Kasos, Karpathos, Rhodes, Nisyros, Tilos, Symi, and Chalki. This comprehensive itinerary covers volcanoes and traditional villages, hidden beaches and neoclassical harbours, authentic island life and UNESCO-listed old towns. Designed around ferry schedules with detailed destination guides, accommodation recommendations, and honest reflections. Note: This trip took place August-October 2018; prices and services may have changed.
The Lesser Cyclades & Amorgos: Island Hopping Through Greece’s Hidden Gems
18-day itinerary – sland hopping adventure through the Lesser Cyclades—Naxos, Iraklia, Schinoussa, Koufonissi and Amorgos—plus Santorini. Discover islands where the legendary Express Skopelitis ferry is a lifeline, sunrises paint the Aegean gold, and fava beans have their own festival. This route explores Greece’s best-kept secrets: tiny islands with golden beaches, hilltop Choras, and authentic Greek hospitality. Best time: May-June or September. Note: This trip took place in June-July 2015; prices and some services may have changed.
