Eleni Maria & Renato Pablo
Sightseeing
Bougatsa Iordanis
If you make it Chania (easy day trip from Rethymno), we strongly recommend making this your first stop. A true old-school institution that has been around for over 95 years serving the traditional Greek dessert Bougatsa. https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/09/27/iordanis-bougatsa/
Ali Vafi's garden
Somewhat "hidden" in the old town, this is a great outdoor place for food, drinks and good music. Reservations are highly recommended. Try their signature drinks, which are all named after Greek mythological characters.
O Psaras
We had lunch here once, but wish it had been a few more times! Great spot for people-watching too.
Nterlikatesen
This is where you want to come for your gyro fix in old-town Rethymno
Tavern FIRI FIRI
For a fun night out in Crete's largest city, this pedestrian-only street is the place to be. Lots of great restaurants and bars full of mostly locals. Taverna Firi Firi was the one place that was able to sit us without a reservation on a busy Saturday evening and it did not disappoint! The Dakos were on point and the ouzo very refreshing!
Erasitechnes Psarades
This is the place for seafood!
Athens Free Tour
Great way to get your bearings in this large city. Tour guides are very knowledgeable and entertaining. Tours are offered in English and Spanish
Karamanlidika
One of the hidden gems we found during our last trip to Athens. Perfect for lunch or dinner. We highly recommend the Sachanaki Karamanlidiko and the sausage platter. Wash it all down with a cold Zeos
Yiasemi
Located in the "Stairs of Plaka"; one of the most vibrant areas in Athens. Great cafe/bakery with excellent vegetarian options.
Anafiotika Cafe - Restaurant
Also located on the stairs, this is where we had our last meal in Athens before coming back home in 2021 and we couldn't have picked a better place! Great meze selections, wine and atmosphere!
A for Athens
Looking for a rooftop with great views of the Acropolis? This is the place!
360 Cocktail Bar
Another rooftop option with great views of the city
Milos Oneiro Sailing Tour
If you make it Milos, this is the one activity you must do. Nothing beats spending a full day sailing around the island, soaking the Aegean sun, sipping wine, eating fresh seafood and swimming in clear turquoise waters.
O! Hamos! Tavern
Perhaps THE best restaurant in the island of Milos, and the only one that offers dishes native to the island. They do not take reservations and if you arrive past 7pm the wait may be long, but its absolutely worth it.
Kokkino Podilato
We stumbled upon this bar after enjoying the sunset and it was the perfect place for a nightcap. Lots of great house cocktails!
Mama Thira Tavern
Highly recommended that you make a reservation and request a table with a view of the caldera. Seafood is fresh and the wine refreshing.
V Lounge Cafe & Cocktail Bar
Tired of walking under the sun and looking to get away from the crowds? This rooftop bar may be the solution!....
Sunset-Bar
....or if you are doing the same but in the opposite direction and looking for an ice cold drink
Elinikon Oia Restaurant
Among all the restaurants in Oia, Santorini, this is perhaps the most authentic one we found and the most reasonably priced. The views of the famous Santorini Windmills are also a plus!