Greece

Destination Feature: Greece

Reflections

When I dream of Greece, I meander through serpentine roads traversing olive groves and dusty villages; I jump into a crystalline sea, and below me are ruins of an ancient temple, submerged into another past world. For me, Greece is al fresco, it is colorful food, it is loud, and fun, and casual. It is ancient and classic, erudite and mystical. Others lean into the convention of whitewashed walls and blue doors as they envision a Grecian paradise. For my sister–who is off to the Greek Isles this week–it is the dream of a cliffside, Cycladic sunset... Continue Reading

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Travel Research: The Greek Shortlist

There are over 6,000 islands, and 10,000 hotels in Greece – a bounty of experiences to be had, but too much for any one person to possibly scrutinize. We’ve been creating a short list of hotels, boutiques, resorts, and even villas for years - these are the ones that have caught our attention.🗝️

View our curated picks

Stay: Anemomilos Boutique Hotel, Folegandros

The white-washed, cliffside sunset of your uncrowded & affordable Greek dreams. Read More. 🗝️

See: Truffle Hunting in Crete

Follow a truffle hunter and his dogs through the oak forests of Central Crete. Read More. 🗝️

On Location: Corfu, Greece

The dream was this: to spend the afternoon on a secret beach. Crystalline blue water, somewhere truly away from the crowds, in some cove that no car or cruise tour could reach... Continue Reading 🗝️

Sip: The Bar in Front of The Bar

One of the world’s best bars has a very cheeky sense of humor. Read More. 🗝️

Stay: Imaret

Hilltop living in the manner of Scheherazade. Read More. 🗝️

Resources and Intel

In each publication, Syllogi will share various tips, resources, and other odd bits of helpful information we have happened across in our research.

Intel: International Drivers License

An International Driving Permit allows a person to drive a private motor vehicle abroad. For Americans, this isn’t usually necessary in most commonly visited countries, but there are a number of countries that do require it (including Greece). Read more.

Musings

Read: An Island-by-Island Guide to Greece

For Dreaming of: The Greek Isles. Read more.

Taste: Greek Dips

For Dreaming of: Tzatziki and Taramasalata. Read more.

Watch & Read: The Durrells in Corfu

For Dreaming of: Ionian Greece. Read more.

Listen: A Greco Soundtrack

For Dreaming of: Greece in the Movies. Read more.

Syllogi’s ‘Musings’ is a series helping you paint a picture of a destination while traveling from your living room. From relevant books and articles, inspiring movies and tv shows, to songs and even treats and dishes, our goal is to curate a sensory experience that will prepare you for an upcoming trip, reminiscence on adventures past, or simply to envision a place that exists in your bucket list fantasies.

From the Forum:

Syllogi’s Travellers Club offers a members-only community to share and receive vetted travel planning intel from experts and fellow travellers.

This week, a Traveller was seeking to satisfy his sweet tooth on a visit to Paris. Hot chocolate at Le Maurice and the rose-flavored macarons at Ladurée were community favorites.

Another member is heading to Cartagena and wanting to taste amazing food - Celele and Mistura were top choices from members who had been there.

Beauty: Astir Beach, Vouliagmeni, Greece

Fifteen years ago, beach-goers retreat under resort umbrellas and into pine groves, away from the intense afternoon sun along the Athenian Riviera.

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