As the Dragon Houses (Gr. Δρακόσπιτα/Drakospita) is known a bunch of megalithic structures found scattered throughout the southern part of Evia Island in Greece. The buildings have puzzled archeologists ever since their rediscovery in the 18th century, as no mention exists of them anywhere in ancient sources, and no one has come up with a credible theory about when, by whom, … [Read more...]
Hua Hin to Prachuap Khiri Khan – South Thailand Road Trip pt. 1
Renting a car in Hua HinWe decided on a Thailand road trip soon after we discovered Myanmar was not due to open its borders anytime soon due to COVID 19. The plan was to head South from Hua Hin, possibly ending up close to the Thai-Malay border, around the city of Hat Yai. Dimi liked the idea of a 4x4 pickup car to allow for practical use like off-road access, but also because … [Read more...]
Kaisariani Monastery & Aesthetic Forest Hike Day Trip
Out of the many medieval monasteries found in the periphery of Athens, the Monastery of Kaisariani is probably the most renowned. The monastery is situated on the northwestern foot of Mount Hymettus, within a charming grove known as Kaisariani Aesthetic Forest. The forest in particular, and the entire mountain, feature a plethora of beautiful hiking trails to be explored. Its … [Read more...]
Vari Cave, Vouliagmeni Lake, Megalo Kavouri Beach: Day Trip from Athens
In autumn 2019, I was contacted by a Swedish traveler and was tasked to plan for her a day trip out of Athens. She wanted to visit Vouliagmeni Lake, and asked whether it could be combined with a little a bit of hiking, as well as some hours at the beach. Sure it could. I came up with this really nice plan, featuring three destinations.Vari CaveFor some hiking, the natural … [Read more...]
Tham Krasae Bridge Railway Station: day trip from Kanchanaburi
After a motorbike trip to Erawan Waterfalls, as a second destination for a day trip from Kanchanaburi, we chose Tham Krasae Bridge Railway Station. That is part of the Siam-Burma historic railway built by the Japanese army during the WW2 occupation of Indochina. Owing to the 100,000's of forced laborers who died during its construction, the line is commonly known as the Death … [Read more...]
Erawan Falls & Srinagarind Dam: day trip from Kanchanaburi
The last couple of weeks we spent in Thailand in 2020 found us in Kanchanaburi. During our time there, we got to go on two motorbike day trips. One was to Tham Krasae Bridge. The other, which is the subject of this travel story, was to Erawan Falls and the nearby Srinagarind Dam.Erawan National Park is located some 70 km northwest from the center of Kanchanaburi. It covers an … [Read more...]
Wat Khao Sanam Chai Temple Hill in Hua Hin
Other than Hin Lek Fai and the Monkey Mountain, a less known beautiful viewpoint in Hua Hin, Thailand, is the Wat Khao Sanam Chai Temple Hill. Apart from monks, it is unlikely you are going to see any living soul, tourists or locals, up there. A great place if you want to enjoy some incredible views of Hua Hin and the surroundings at peace.Wat Khao Sanam Chai is accessible only … [Read more...]
Khao Tao Beach in Hua Hin, Thailand: Travel Guide
In May 2020, having been stuck in northern Thailand for two months already, following the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic, long-distance public transport in the country began to slowly reoperate. We had missed the coast. It was time to look for some nice beach in the south to head to and settle at. Pondering a few different options, we ended up in the village of Khao Tao, … [Read more...]
Sailing Evia Island, Greece: Marmari, Almyropotamos
Late summer 2020, Sophie and I were sojourning in my hometown, Chalkida, capital city of Evia, Greece’s second-largest island. A mellow evening, I received an unexpected call from my old pal, Dimosthenis. To my excitement, he let me know that he was granted permission by his father to borrow his sailboat, and he suggested that we join him and his girlfriend, Angelika, on a … [Read more...]
Wat Khao Takiap: the Monkey Mountain of Hua Hin
One of the first things I noticed upon setting foot in Khao Tao, Thailand, was the prominent rock at the beach's northern extremity, which separates the beaches of Khao Tao and Hua Hin. The rock hosts the temple of Wat Khao Takiap on its top, and it is commonly known as the Monkey Mountain of Hua Hin. During the two months we spent in the area, we got to climb the rock on two … [Read more...]
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