A collection of hotel reviews, destination guides, tips on points & miles, and general thoughts on travel.

Since 2005, we’ve been curating travel itineraries by reading other blogs – This is our contribution to fellow travelers trying to maximize their time and money to explore off the tourist trap path. Our reviews are honest, detailed, and cover topics that we find are often missing. If you like our content, don’t forget to subscribe at the bottom of the page.

Restaurant Review: Matzenta Kuzina Del Sol, Chania, Crete

Matzenta Kuzina Del Sol is a restaurant in Chania, Crete that creates Mexican-inspired food with Cretan ingredients. In this post we share more about Matzenta Kuzina Del Sol to help other tourists find this hidden gem!
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Review: Monsieur Didot Boutique Hotel in Athens

Here is our review and scoring of Monsieur Didot, a small boutique hotel in Athens, Greece based on our stay in a top floor room (Room 6. The ode to the light) in August 2021.
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6 Practical Tips for Visiting Athens in August

We spent 2 full days in Athens in August and share 6 practical tips to plan your visit to the city.
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4 Days in Corfu: Our Trip

We spent 4 relaxing and adventure-filled days exploring the island of Corfu and its beaches, its tavernas, and its towns. In this post, we share tips and information for those looking to visit Corfu during the busy summer travel season.
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Review: Domes Miramare Corfu

Here is our review and scoring of Domes Miramare on the island of Corfu based on our stay in an Emerald Retreat Sea View room this summer.
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3 Days in Mykonos: Tips for Non-Partiers

We spent 3 relaxing days in Mykonos exploring the island and its beaches, its tavernas, its towns, and we visited a local winery/farm and craft brewery. In this post, we share tips and information for those looking to visit Mykonos but who want to avoid the party scene.
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