Travel Stories from Greece

Here are my travel stories from Greece, part of an extensive collection of informative and entertaining stories I have been writing to document my experiences throughout my many years of traveling around the world. Browse hundreds of inspiring travel stories grouped by location or activity from the site’s submenu above.

Pedestrian bridge over the Sakoulevas River in Florina, with neoclassical houses along the riverbank and a green hillside in the background.

A Day Trip to Florina City, Greece

Florina is a town in northwestern Greece, close to the borders with North Macedonia and Albania, and serves as the ...

Stone-built houses and the central square of Nymfaio mountain village in Florina, northern Greece, with traditional Macedonian architecture and forested hills in the background.

Nymfaio & Arcturos Bear and Wolf Sanctuaries in Florina, Greece

Nymfaio is a mountain village in the Florina regional unit of northern Greece, nestled at an altitude of about 1,350 ...

Emilian Square in Grevena, Greece, with curved amphitheater-style steps, a small fountain, and surrounding cafés on a sunny day.

Grevena: a Visit to Northern Greece’s Hidden Highlands

The town of Grevena is the capital of the Grevena regional unit in Western Macedonia, Greece, and sits at an ...

Hiker ascending a rocky alpine trail on Mount Tymfi in the Pindus Mountains, with Gamila Peak and limestone cliffs rising under a clear summer sky.

Mount Tymfi, Greece: A Hike in the Majestic Pindus Mountains

Mount Tymfi is a massif in the Pindus Mountains of northwestern Greece, located within the Zagori region of Epirus. It ...

Stone-built houses and cobbled lane in Papigo village, Zagorochoria, Epirus, with limestone cliffs rising behind on a clear summer day.

Zagorochoria Mountain Villages: One-Day Road Trip Itinerary

Zagorochoria, often simply called Zagori, is a cluster of 46 stone villages spread across the Pindus mountains in Epirus, northwestern ...

Syrrako village in Tzoumerka, Epirus — stone-built houses on the mountainside with dramatic alpine scenery.

Tzoumerka Villages: Our One-Day Road Trip Itinerary

The villages of Tzoumerka are scattered across the slopes and valleys of the Athamanika Mountains, blending naturally into the dramatic ...

Tsouka Monastery above the Arachthos gorge near Elliniko in Tzoumerka, Epirus, Greece

Elliniko & Tsouka Monastery: More Than Just a Stop in Tzoumerka

Elliniko is a mountain village in the Tzoumerka region of Epirus, nestled on the western slopes of the Pindus range ...

cobbled street with cafés and traditional buildings in the old town of Ioannina, Greece

Ioannina: One Day in Northern Greece’s Lakeside Gem

Ioannina is the capital of the Epirus region in northwestern Greece, set on the shores of Lake Pamvotida and surrounded ...

Aoos Springs Lake near Metsovo, panoramic view of the alpine reservoir with forested hills and small islets in Epirus, Greece

Aoos Springs Lake: A Camper’s Hideaway in Northern Greece

Aoos Lake, also known as Lake Aoos or the Aoos Springs Reservoir, is an artificial lake situated in the Pindus ...

Red roses in a village garden in Metsovo, with traditional houses and the Pindus mountains in the background.

Metsovo, Greece: a Traditional Town in the Pindus Mountains

Metsovo is a mountain town in northwestern Greece, located in the region of Epirus, within the Pindus mountain range. Positioned ...

Rafting boats and guides preparing on the rocky shore of the Arachtos River in Tzoumerka, Epirus, Greece

Arachthos River Summer Rafting in Epirus, Greece

Rafting on the Arachthos River is one of the more accessible outdoor activities in the Tzoumerka region, offering a scenic ...

Rocky ridge on Mount Olympus near Mytikas peak, with steep limestone slopes and distant views toward the Aegean Sea.

Mount Olympus: Hike from Litochoro to Mytikas Peak

Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, rising to 2,917 meters (9,570 feet) and located near the border between ...