From Sigri to Mytilene Lesvos: A Weekend of Wandering
A slow weekend in Mytilene, shaped by local buses, walks through villages, thermal landscapes and moments of everyday island life that quietly draw you in.
A slow weekend in Mytilene, shaped by local buses, walks through villages, thermal landscapes and moments of everyday island life that quietly draw you in.
On the far western edge of Lesvos, Sigri revealed itself slowly. Over four peaceful nights, wandering volcanic landscapes, exploring the Petrified Forest and settling into village life, Sigri became a place of stillness rather than spectacle.
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.
4 week itinerary – an unforgettable journey combining meaningful volunteer work with refugee charity FoodKind in Patras with explorations of the Peloponnese and Saronic Gulf—Ancient Corinth, the coastal village of Kalloni, familiar Poros, and the volcanic spa town of Methana. This trip proved that travel can be transformative in unexpected ways: not just for the traveller, but for those we meet along the way. Best time: Late spring/early summer. Note: This trip took place in June 2017; prices and some services may have changed.
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.