Thessalonika Macedonia

Just one night in this city as we traveling to Greece. But this city is one if Paul's stops on his missionary journey. Graffiti around the city spoils some of its beauty. But there still remains theLäs mer
Athens Greece

Well we've had a breif but enjoyable visit to this great city. Our b&b is right in heart of tourist town at base of the Accroplis. We struggled to find parking for car but after about the fourth tryLäs mer
Naxos Greece

Naxos has come just at the right time. We have stopped here for a few days R and R. The island pace is slow and w have a lovely B and B in a small village caled Agios Anna. No street names here norLäs mer
Santorini Greece

We have had an absolutely superb time in Santorini. We have friends who live here Olaf and Judy Reinen who own two photography businesses on the island. We spent time with each of them learning aboutLäs mer
Crete Greece

Arriving by boat into Heraklion Crete and then driving by night to Rethymno was memorable mostly because of it's danger with unmarked roads, no lighting and a black night, add to this Greek driversLäs mer
Peleponese Greece

We left Athens and drove northwest to the Corinth canal and then onto various beautiful villages around the Peleponese. The best example of Roman amphitheatre was just west of Epidavros. We thenLäs mer
Footprints of Saint Paul

Well our trip had taken us to Thessalonika, Crete, Athens and now Corinth! We have been in search of Saint Paul's footprint. Finally we arrived a couple of days ago in Corinth and we think we haveLäs mer
Scilla Italy

We took the overnight ferry from Patras on Greece to Bari in Italy. Then we drove 450 kms to Scilla which is a gorgeous fishing village just 22km from the end of Italy before the Messina straits. WeLäs mer
Scilly

We have spent four gorgeous sunny days on Scilly at the base of Mount Etna the highest active volcano in Italy. The tiny fishing village of Stazzo is where we have enjoyed lazy days swimming andLäs mer
Amalfi Coast Italy

Driving north from Scilly was a long day but the traffic was surprisingly light. We arrived at Salerno and the village of Pellezano for three nights. It's perched in the hills above Salerno at theLäs mer
Montecassino

We visited the site of one of the greatest battles in WW2 where New Zealand soldiers together with the allies fought bravely for 123 days to take the city hill which now is a monastery. It was aLäs mer
Rome

Made a dashing trip into Rome city for the afternoon and evening. Drove to underground and visited several sites including the Roman forum, the fountains at the Navona piazza, the Spanish steps andLäs mer
San Gimignano

The village of San Gimignano is a must for any serious traveler in Tuscany. It's claim to fame is it's tall towers that can be seen for miles around and from which those living inside it's walls couldLäs mer
Chivari

At Chivari we stayed for three nights from which we visited Cinque Terra and Portofino. Chivari itself is a lovely city with buildings painted with the 3D look.....in the European colors. It has goodLäs mer
Cinque Terra

We stayed at our accommodation in Chivari which lies between the Cinque Terra villages and Portofino. We were delighted when we discovered that Richard and Caroline Cook were holidaying in MontorossoLäs mer
Sete

The southern city of Sete is an ancient French seat port originally called Cete from which French ships patrolled and fought their enemies. Today is a bustling fishing port and tourist attraction forLäs mer
Carcassonne

This day trip did not disappoint. We drove north to this city and it was not difficult to see why it it's listed as one of the top five places to visit in France! Just follow the crowds and you willLäs mer
Millau

We decided on a rural drive to Millau from Sete which proved to be very long but no road tolls! The road took us through farming and hill country and the town of Roquefort where the famous goat cheeseLäs mer
Annecy

An early start from Millau saw us driving across rural France yet again avoiding the tolls and enjoying it's beauty. However this has it's gotten side as we often felt like we were on back countryLäs mer
Chateau Annecy and Old Town

We got up and packed early and after finding parking in city walked up to the chateau where we paid the entrance fee and saw the museum inside which focused on the lake, it's fish, and the history ofLäs mer
Black Forest Germany

We are now in the Black Forest region of Germany by the French and Swiss border. We drove from Annecy and stopped by the beautiful lake Geneva where we had lunch.. We are staying with our HomelinkLäs mer
Freiberg Germany

Today we visited the university town of Freiberg. This was a free town during the reformation period where free thinking was encouraged and those who were being persecuted for their radical viewsLäs mer
Chamonix Mount Blanc

Well today we had an experience that is unlikely to be repeated! We drove to Chamonix which is about 60 mins from Geneva, there we bought two tickets to the top of the highest cable car in the world.Läs mer
Littlehampton England

Well we are back in Old Blighty! Easyjet landed at their usual 60 minutes late into Gatwick. We have left the sandy beaches of the med behind. Outside a balmy 31 degrees today and Littlehampton beachLäs mer
Thanks for sharing! Thessaloniki is probably the most beautiful city in Greece. It is well worth hiring a car as there is such a lot to do and see. It will give you the time to do things at your own pace https://aktis.rent/en