Corfu, Greece

This is our second time in Corfu, and today we set out on a tour to the Achillion Palace. The palace sits in the village of Gastouri, about five miles from Corfu Town. Built in 1891 as a summer residence for Empress Elizabeth of Austria, it was named in honor of her favorite Greek hero, Achilles. Although the palace itself is still closed for renovation, its gardens remain open—and they are truly beautiful. Sculptures of Greek gods and goddesses are scattered throughout, and the views over the surrounding landscape are stunning.

There are many steps leading through the gardens, some without rails, so I had been worried about whether Boris would be able to manage them. Thankfully, he did wonderfully and was able to see everything.

Our next stop was Kanoni, where we paused to take photos of the incredible panoramic view.

From there, we continued on a short tour of Corfu and visited a small local café where Jackie Onassis once bought butter and dairy products. The owner keeps his own cows, and everything he serves is made by him. I enjoyed a creamy rice pudding, while Boris had a rich, decadent cake. We were so full afterward that we decided to skip lunch altogether.

In the evening, we kept things simple with a light dinner and headed to bed very early.Read more