Michelle Janicek and I chat about her first trip to Greece with her husband and two teenagers, in 2022.

They went to Santorini, Milos, Paros and Athens.

Michelle initially booked a private trip consultation with me to try and work out the best itinerary, places to stay and things to see and do, and they had such a fantastic time that she booked another consultation with me when they returned home to book trip #2, which they have just completed ( part coming next week).

Some of the activities Michelle talks about offer discounts to listeners using the following promo codes:

Athens Food on Food - 'greecetravelplanning'

Cattaxi Tours and Transfers in Athens - 'GTS'

3 island Saronic Cruise - 'GTS'

Learn about one of the most incredible, less known, regions of Greece - Epirus, as I chat with Ioannis Smiris of Epirus Traveller. Located on the western mainland, above the Peloponnese, this region is packed full of some of the most amazing sites in Europe:

• Ioannina, the capital located on beautiful Lake Pamvotida
• Vikos Gorge - the deepest in the world!
• the 46 traditional villages of Zagori
• the Mythical Dragon Lakes of Drakolimnes
• the Acheron River - the Gates of Hades that lead to the underworlds and guarded by the Ferryman and Cerberus the 3-headed dog
• the Epirus Riviera with over 40 beaches, several stunning islands and the Greek 'Caribbean' area of Syvota
• the Monasteries of Tsouka & Kipina - hundreds of years older than Meteora
• Nikopolis - the Roman Capital in Ancient times and a world UNESCO Heritage Site
• The Ambracian Gulf and Amvrakikos Wetlands - homes to thousands of rare migratory birds

and much more! Find Ioannis at Epirus Traveller

Listen in as I chat with Naxian-American Sophia Werning about the wonderful island of Naxos. This perennial favourite offers something for absolutely everyone, and we talk about the many highlights, including the great beaches, the charming mountain villages, the excellent Chora, and lots more.

You can find much more information on the Naxos page on the website too.