Tag Archives: Crete

The question everyone asks

Posted on January 7, 2016 by simpletravelourway

We usually don’t have to wait long before someone asks, “What has been your favorite place?” When we see old friends or meet new people, they are aghast to discover that we’ve been traveling nonstop for three years with no … Continue reading →

Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14 | Tagged around the world, Cambodia, Chania, Crete, Hoi An, New Zealand, Porto, Portugual, Siem Reap, Tanzania, travel, Vietnam | 23 Comments

Deciding what to wear for the next 433 days

Posted on February 24, 2015 by simpletravelourway

What a challenge! Who knows what they’ll wear – in advance – for 14+months on an around-the-world trip? We read blogs about packing, got advice from other travelers, and thought a lot about what clothes we already had and how … Continue reading →

Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, Trip Planning | Tagged around the world travel, Bay of Islands, clothes, Crete, Hanoi, Madeira, Packing, Siem Reap, Sydney, Tokyo, travel, travel wardrobe | 9 Comments

transitions

Posted on August 21, 2014 by simpletravelourway

Our plan for the summer took a detour. The original plan was to enjoy the sea for the hot months somewhere in our travels. We thought a month on the sunny Mediterranean island of Crete for July and then a … Continue reading →

Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, Greece, Italy - Rome | Tagged AirBnB, around the world, Crete, Madeira, Rome, transitions, travel | 4 Comments

“Closed for renovation” opened as a parting gift

Posted on August 14, 2014 by simpletravelourway

A problem arose for us, and you will not be surprised by it, if you are a frequent traveler. We planned our trip on the internet some time in advance. Changes don’t always get documented on the internet and guidebooks, … Continue reading →

Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, Greece | Tagged archaeology, around the world, Crete, Greece, Heraklion, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Minoan, travel | 1 Comment

How to capture the essence of the place in travel photos

Posted on August 12, 2014 by simpletravelourway

We wheeled our suitcases down the street towards the harbor, and all we could think was, “This is a gorgeous place! We can’t wait to start taking photos.” Other photographers filled the old town snapping iconic views of the Venetian … Continue reading →

Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, Greece | Tagged around the world, Chania, Crete, Greece, photography, travel | 6 Comments

Searching for a great food experience?

Posted on August 10, 2014 by simpletravelourway

Savvy travelers read reviews and seek out the best restaurants wherever they may be in the world. Can we be brave enough to say they might be missing some of the very best tasting experiences out there? So far in … Continue reading →

Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, Greece | Tagged around the world travel, Chania, Crete, food, food markets, fruits, Greece, travel, vegetables | 3 Comments

Her past is her treasure

Posted on August 9, 2014 by simpletravelourway

Chania has quite a past, and she’s not afraid to show it. Buildings and architectural features from her many past encounters are common in the town. Started in the Neolithic period as a Minoan settlement, Chania (Crete) has been ruled … Continue reading →

Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, Greece | Tagged archaeology, around the world travel, Chania, Chania Archaeological Museum, Crete, Greece, Kastelli Hill, Minoan, travel, Venetian Monastery | 4 Comments

Treat yourself for a job well done

Posted on August 7, 2014 by simpletravelourway

… continued from the previous post, “Scenic, but dangerous”… We hiked, slipped and slid for 13 km down the trail. We had started high in the White Mountains and dropped 1,250 meters in elevation through the Samaria Gorge to reach … Continue reading →

Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, Greece | Tagged Agia Roumeli, around the world, Chania, Crete, ferry, Greece, hiking, Hora Skafion, Samaria Gorge, Sea of Libya, travel, White Mountains | 6 Comments

Scenic, but dangerous

Posted on August 5, 2014 by simpletravelourway

Is it easier to hike in a flat field of boulders than on a steep downhill studded with slippery rocks? We would soon find out. A semi-path wove between the white rocks. By now we’d been on the trail descending … Continue reading →

Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, Greece | Tagged Agia Roumeli, around the world, Crete, Greece, hiking, Samaria Gorge, travel, White Mountains | 1 Comment

It’s all downhill

Posted on August 3, 2014 by simpletravelourway

Who doesn’t love scenic places? Mountains. Hiking downhill. Canyons. Beaches. These best characteristics define the Samaria Gorge hike. It sounded too good to be true. So, yes, after a little reading, a few facts surfaced that made us wonder, could … Continue reading →

Posted in Around-the World - 2013-14, Greece | Tagged around the world, Cretan goats, Crete, Greece, hiking, Samaria Gorge, travel, White Mountains | 6 Comments