Greece is one of those magical destinations where we feel like you can’t really go wrong no matter which island you choose. Santorini is as romantic as can be, with its iconic whitewashed buildings and dramatic caldera. Rhodes has a rich history, beautiful beaches and one of the best-preserved fortresses in the world. Then, […]

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  Rhodes (pronounced rho-dos) is the largest—and perhaps the most famous—of the gorgeous Greek Dodecanese Islands. In comparison to the quiet and lovely Leros, the island of Rhodes is well trodden. Before the discovery of Santorini’s unique caldera, Rhodes was actually one of the most popular Greek islands to escape to for sun and sea. […]

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One of our goals while island-hopping in Greece was to head to some of the more off-the-beaten track islands that don’t see as many tourists. And we certainly weren’t disappointed by the Dodecanese Islands. One of our first stops: the island of Leros. Historically, Leros was an island reserved for exiles, which is perhaps why […]

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Most travelers breeze through Athens, Greece, opting to give precedence to the enchanting Greek islands over the rough-around-the-edges capital city. And honestly, we weren’t all that different. Dan had firm dates that he had to be in Santorini to photograph a yoga retreat, which meant that we only had a few days in Athens before […]

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Santorini is hands-down one of the most romantic places we have ever visited. The iconic white-washed buildings with bright blue domes, the expansive Aegean Sea, the uniquely dramatic caldera vistas…it’s enough to make anyone swoon.           On top of the picture-perfect views, Santorini also boasts world-renowned wineries and delectable local products—the […]

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  Even before we arrived in Santorini, we knew Oia was a hotspot. All of the iconic photos you imagine Santorini to be are taken in this area. It is also to closest spot you can get to see the sunset. What we discovered, however, is that everyone on the island wants that same iconic […]

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Hello, all! It’s been a while since we took a moment on the blog to share what we’re up to and where we’re headed. But since we’re hopping on a plane this weekend, we decided now would be the perfect time to update you on what you can expect from A Cruising Couple in the […]

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  We captured this image while hiking from Fira to Oia on the volcanic island of Santorini in Greece. I love the contrast of the sparkling indigo sea against the red volcanic rock that rises above the secluded cove.   Cam Wears  is one half of the duo behind TravelingCanucks.com, an award winning Canadian travel blog. Having travelled to […]

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This photo was taken in Mykonos, one of the popular Greek islands.  We rented an ATV and drove around the island, frequently stopping to take in the gorgeous views and obviously snap a few photos.  I just love the vivid colors of the sea depicted here, and the fact that you can see below the […]

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