Macedonia Travel Planning
Due to its odd shape, people refer to Chalkidiki as the three fingers. Most beaches are on the two fingers closer to Thessaloniki. The third finger is monastery central, including the so-called Holy Mountain. Since most beaches favor massive tourism, finding a peaceful one can be a challenge. Do not despair! We were able to…
Deciding where to stay in Thessaloniki is not as easy as it sounds. The second largest city in Greece is pretty diverse and eclectic. Thessaloniki has different neighborhoods that cater to different tastes and needs. We have been to the city several times. We have friends there and the food is great! Besides, Thessaloniki has…
A lot of tourists make a short stop in Thessaloniki on their way to the beach. Of course, the beaches are nice, but Greece’s second largest city is an attraction in itself. Thessaloniki was the co-capital of the Byzantine Empire together with Constantinople, nowadays Istanbul. During the Roman Empire, the city was the capital of…