Tag: Crete

  • Snapshot: Heraklion

    Heraklion was a bit of a letdown. After the beauty of Chania’s old town, and the breath taking views of the sea we saw during the nearly three-hour long bus ride, we were underwhelmed by Heraklion. Iraklio, as it is sometimes spelled, is the main reason why we’re in Greece in the first place. The…

  • Snapshot: Chania

    When people talk of Greece, Chania is hardly ever mentioned. People talk about Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini, but never this small town with a beautiful harbor. We wouldn’t have known about Chania, if it were’t for our original travel plans that included a short trip in Rome for some tennis. I don’t want to backtrack…