Greece – International Itinerary

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”