Beyond the Coast

Some southern Athens local residents may not believe that life Beyond the Coast exists, simply because we have everything right here.  We may have everything that we need living along the Athens Coast, but Greece is a magical place full of excursions and islands trips and we are happy to share with the world what other fun things you can do Beyond the Coast.

Nefeli Nine Luxury Fitness Retreat

Nefeli Nine Luxury Fitness Retreat

If you are into healthy living, Nefeli Nine Retreat is seriously heaven on earth.  Note how I said, "into healthy living".  This retreat is not only for the people who are already doing all the right things (eating correctly, daily yoga and fitness), but also for...

Odontotos Rack Railway & Rio Weekend Adventure

Odontotos Rack Railway & Rio Weekend Adventure

Looking for a quick over night trip away from Athens?  Diakopto is a coastal town on the Gulf of Corinth that is just a two hour drive away and home to the Odontotos Rack Railway. We set off on Saturday morning with enough time to get to Diakopto and have a snack...

7 Days on the Greek Island of Santorini in the Spring

7 Days on the Greek Island of Santorini in the Spring

Brad shares his action packed experience of 7 days in Santorini with his beautiful partner in crime, his wife Amanda. Most of you probably already know Brad from Larson Educational Services.   If you don't, you can trust me when I say, "he's kind of a big deal!"  Brad...

My Big Fat Greek Wedding on Hydra

My Big Fat Greek Wedding on Hydra

Having our wedding on the island of Hydra was one of the best decisions my husband and I have ever made. Back in 2013 my husband and I were trying to figure out where we wanted to have our September wedding.  We considered Messinia, the Athens area and thought a bit...

Girls’ Trip to Greece : What can we do in 7 days?

Girls’ Trip to Greece : What can we do in 7 days?

Ashley from the USA has an impressive jump on her planning for her upcoming Greece trip this summer.  The planning Gods would approve.  She reached out to me for some extra suggestions and I was more than happy to give them. Hi Jessica, One of my best friends lives in...

Checklist : Planning a Trip to a Greek Island

Checklist : Planning a Trip to a Greek Island

Want to escape the mainland for a bit?  Greece is the place to be for island adventures.  We have put together a helpful checklist to plan your perfect island getaway. [] Select the Island that is right for you Location : What area of Greece are you going to be in?...

The Greek Island of Naxos

The Greek Island of Naxos

I'm a huge fan of Naxos due to the fact that the main village of Chora ticks off all three boxes on my very short list of preferable amenities for a Greek Island stay.  Convenient Port, traditional village and a nice beach all in one! Naxos is on most of the main...