Greece...Parties, Azure Waters and Tzatziki

Greece has always been one destination I always want to visit. I have always heard about its ocean landscapes, distinct architecture and delectable food.I have always liked knowing other peoples experiences while they were traveling, jotting down the restaurants which I shouldn't miss, the secret places, the top things to see and do!  Disha Doshi,  recently visited Greece with her family, and I thought she would be the perfect person to tell me all about her experiences in Greece. While sipping on our Starbucks coffee, she took me to a beautiful journey to Greece. She is so descriptive and delightful, that I could actually felt as if i were in Greece. 

Disha, I have always been keen on visiting Greece. Is it as beautiful as I see it in the photographs?

 Yes Tanvi, Greece is as beautiful as you seen in the pictures. The historical ruins around Athens, the party scene of Myknos, the beautiful views of the Calderas and a bountiful of sunshine remain a fond memory of my trip to Greece !

So which was your first destination?

Athens was my first destination. Athens is a 2 day destination if you are not a big fan of history. But if you find yourself here – please advance book a local guide to understand the past – else you like me will be running around ruins in the unbearable heat and find yourself running back to the car. When in Athens, you have to visit the Pantheon, the Acropolis and the Acropolis Metropolitian Museum and short walk up the Lykavittos hill. I would highly recommend you take a toy train ride from outside the Museum to go upto the Acropolis. This takes you from some very interesting narrow streets of Plaka – which also happen to be a Café Paradise. My gestimate is about a 1000 small eateries and boutiques in this area are going to keep you busy. 

We also took a day trip outside the city of Athens to the Corinth Canal, Mycenae Tours and Nafplion Tours.. These can be easily avoidable ! Except for Nafplion which is a small city by the water front with some amazing Pizzas !! 

Tell me all about the night life and the beaches!

Ofcourse the night life is amazing ! Head to Akrotiri for the best party in town ! If you are lucky as we were you will reserve in time for a table by the edge which is almost on a small cliff handle. So while on one side you enjoy the sea – the other side you have some popular hits and people grooving to them !! MYKONOS – This party city is all about the best beach bars at Paradise and Super Paradise !! Keep a day each to go party at these water fronts… You will be lured by some amazing music and cocktails free flowing.. spend a day alternating between a dip in the blue sea and enjoying the sea breeze with your favourite concoctions.. !! 

Mykonos!! How was that? 

The properties in Mykonos are all breath-taking !!! We were staying at the Mykonian Imperial Villas – it is luxury beyond belief !! We were in a six bedroom Villa with a pool and a Jacuzzi all to ourselves.

Santorini – when we landed on this island – we thought 4 days are going to be difficult to pass. Little did we know that from the high paced Mykonos when we go to the amazing village life of Santorini – it will give the perfect sweet ending to our beautiful holiday. Santorini has 3 big villages – Oia, Fira and Akrotiri. We were in Akrotiri which is the smallest village amongst the 3. We were staying at the Santorini Princess – which is again a beautiful property with the suites offering a swimming pool and a Jacuzzi over looking the beautiful Caldera view. 

In this one hour, Disha relived the amazing memories she had in Greece! And she has very really well convinced me to pick Greece as my next holiday destination! Greece, Im seeing you soon!

Thanks Disha for the amazing conversation and for sharing your beautiful experience!