Words & Pictures by Shaun Troke
Keep in mind, this is only a short account of the brief time spent in the Municipality of Aristotelis.
Less than 24hrs, in fact! Continue reading “Aristotleland”
Words & Pictures by Shaun Troke
Keep in mind, this is only a short account of the brief time spent in the Municipality of Aristotelis.
Less than 24hrs, in fact! Continue reading “Aristotleland”
Review & Pictures by Shaun Troke
Disappointment.
This was my initial feeling at the Hotel Akroyiali.
Not because of the hotel itself – the disappointment was because I’d be spending LESS than 24 hours here. Continue reading “Hotel Akroyiali: The Natural Choice”
Words & pictures by Shaun Troke
It had been an intense two days travelling all over Halkidiki.
From Psakoudia to Olympiada to Ouranoupoli, I was now looking forward to what would be 2 (restful) nights on the island of Ammouliani…
And, all over Halkidiki, I’d heard only positive comments about this beautiful relaxing place. Continue reading “Ammouliani: The Great Escape”
Review & Pictures by Shaun Troke
It’s called the Sunrise Hotel for good reason.
Each morning, from the windows facing eastward toward Mount Athos, you can see the sun rise over this towering landmark, a view worth waking up to.
Though sunrise takes place just once a day, what else does Halkidiki’s luxury hotel have available? Continue reading “Sunrise Hotel: Ammouliani’s Luxury Accommodation”
Review & Pictures by Shaun Troke
The process of booking a car through Avis was without hassles…
Which is what you need, if you’ve a two-week road-trip coming up! Continue reading “Avis: Car Hire in Luxury”
Review & Pictures by Shaun Troke
Twice now, I’ve stayed at the Apocalypsis Apartments in Psakoudia, Halkidiki.
The first time was in early March, prior to the start of Greece’s peak season; The second time was late September, at the end of Greece’s peak season…
And, both times, this property served as the perfect base. Continue reading “Apocalypsis Apartments: Self-Catering Heaven”
The Travel Tab: Year One is a book of luxury/budget information from experienced travellers.
Featuring every location we covered during our first 12 months of online publishing – including Portugal, Greece, Thailand, Germany, Romania, & the USA – all of this information has now been gathered together into one book…including some articles that are yet to be published!
Destinations aside, this book helps provide information for those new to travel. Whether it be a young person keen to make that first step into the solo travel world, or, an older inexperienced person needing assistance with transport & accommodation, The Travel Tab: Year One has two decades of experience behind it!
The Travel Tab shares information from actual experiences, whether it be Transportation experience, Accommodation experience, or just general (Budgeting) experience. The Travel Tab: Year One has been produced as an informative guide to have at hand…literally.
Available from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1722879254
Review & Pictures by Shaun Troke
Sithonia is the finger famous for attracting couples.
And, located at the top end of Halkidiki’s second peninsula is the Blue Dolphin, a luxury hotel in the tourist resort area of Metamorfosi. Continue reading “Blue Dolphin & Sithonia: The Second Finger”
Words & Pictures by Shaun Troke
Why is it that so many houses in Greece are painted WHITE?
This is a question that was answered while visiting the First Finger (or First Peninsula) in Halkidiki: Kassandra. Continue reading “Kassandra: The First Finger”
Review & Pictures by Shaun Troke
If you don’t speak a word of Greek, you may be thinking, “Such a bizarre name for a hotel!”…
Well, once you know what ‘Flegra‘ means, it’ll begin to make some kind of sense. Continue reading “One Night at the Flegra Palace”