Melissa Leigh

Eating My Way Through Greece

One of my ways of discovering a new culture is through food. Mediterranean food has so many different varieties and is so diverse, that even in the same country the food can be completely different. I tried so many different things for the first time, and let myself out of my comfort zone. However, theContinue reading “Eating My Way Through Greece”

Santorini, Greece

Santorini, or Thira as it’s known locally (the island has gone through many name changes but either name is accepted), is considered to be the most beautiful and romantic islands in the world. The sunsets are not the only thing that brings people to the island. There’s a certain magic in the air that isContinue reading “Santorini, Greece”

Scuba Diving in Santorini

I love the water. I grew up going to the beach or the pool almost every weekend and practically lived in the water. 6 year old Melissa had high hopes of getting into the mermaid profession when she got older. Things don’t always pan out like we hope, but we make do. The first timeContinue reading “Scuba Diving in Santorini”

Naxos, Greece

As the largest of the Cyclades islands, Naxos has so much to offer. From it’s glimmering white sand beaches to its high mountain ranges, you can see it all. This self-sustaining island is most known for its potatoes, citron, and different varieties of cheeses. I knew I wanted to visit a couple islands while inContinue reading “Naxos, Greece”

Athens, Greece

I had been planning this trip to Greece for the better part of 6 years. I kept saying I was going to go and I finally did in 2019. One degree, one army service, and two long-term relationships later and I finally got here.This was my graduation trip to myself. I worked so hard toContinue reading “Athens, Greece”

A Day in Aegina

I decided to take a day trip while I was in Athens. There were several places to choose from when trying to figure out where to go. In the very beginning I had planned on heading up north to Meteora and spend a couple days there and staying in the north for the rest ofContinue reading “A Day in Aegina”

Haifa, Israel

Haifa is my city. I’ve been living here for almost 4 years now, and before then I was in the suburbs of Haifa since the end of 2011 when I moved to Israel. I always tell people to visit Haifa when they come to Israel. It’s a beautiful city, and it’s a nice change ofContinue reading “Haifa, Israel”

The Lowest Place On Earth

The Dead Sea is the most frequented beach vacation spot in the country (after Eilat) for Israelis and tourists alike. With it’s spa-like qualities, it’s hard not to see why everyone heads there. At 430 meters below sea level, it’s the lowest point on dry land in the world. From it’s high percentage of salineContinue reading “The Lowest Place On Earth”

Keep Calm and Have Some Tea

Since visiting London, I’ve become accustomed to the art of afternoon tea. I never thought to add milk to tea, and wow is it a game changer. Tiny sandwiches and scones with clotted cream and jam made me feel so fancy and posh.Visiting the various markets in the city has also allowed me to expandContinue reading “Keep Calm and Have Some Tea”

London on a Budget

I’m not a person who is willing to skip on luxury, but at the same time, I like to save where I can. Finding out different ways to save here and there really adds up and lets me stretch my travel money further. I am in no means a cheap person, and if there’s somethingContinue reading “London on a Budget”