Category Greece Mainland

Thessaloniki is my home base — and I’m still discovering new corners of it. This list pulls from years of exploring as a local, not just a visitor.

This charming little bed and breakfast in the Kastra region of Thessaloniki is a great place for digital nomad travelers.

All you need to know about the bus system of travel in Greece.

Add Osios Loukas Monastery to your Greece itinerary, a peaceful UNESCO site with history, art, and incredible views.

Discover the best things to do, eat, and see in Messolonghi, a hidden gem in western Greece full of salt, history, and soul.

Visiting a museum about salt might not sound exciting… until you step into this one. Mesolonghi’s Salt Museum is smart, soulful, and now an award-winner. Here’s why I’d make a whole road trip just to see it.

Mention the Pomakohoria in Greece and you’ll get a mix of reactions — mostly blank stares, vague associations with “the Muslims up north,” or just plain uncertainty. But ask someone from an older generation, and they might remember a part of Greece that, while technically within the country, was treated like a separate world.

Sometimes, all you need is good wine, food and nature, to enjoy your weekend!