How to visit Santorini on a budget

We must admit that Santorini is one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever visited. If you haven’t already, look it up on Pinterest and you’ll understand what we are referring to; although...

Compensation for delays with Thello trains

If you booked a Thello train between France and Italy, you are entitled to compensation if your train is more than 1 hour late, according to the following table: Fill this form to get reimbursed...

Cheap transportation in France

Ouigo is a low-cost train service offering tickets departing from non-major train stations. Official website here. Blablacar.fr allows users to find car sharing rides (or propose some). Pretty...

5 Top Places for Wrapped Souvlaki in Athens

Souvlaki, particularly the one wrapped in pita (tylichto in Greek), is a Greek staple and one of the world's most famous Greek dishes. Although souvlaki restaurants (souvlatzidika in Greek) have...

The Theatre of Thorikos: The World’s Longest-Lived Theatre

It may be difficult to believe, but the world's oldest surviving theatre is located in Thorikos, not one of the great towns of ancient Greece. The ruins of the ancient city of Thorikos (or...

Where to Go in Utrecht with Kids

Utrecht is the fourth largest city in the Netherlands and offers lots of things to do and see when visiting with kids. We lived in Utrecht for a few years and, along with our children (two boys...