Off to the North Aegean Islands in Greece for summer holiday

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We are off tomorrow for 2 weeks to the Greek Isles!


Dutchman and I are so taken by the lovely islands in Greece. We have been to many Greek Islands namely, Crete, Santorini, Kos, Zakynthos and a few smaller islands as well. Last year we were in Zakynthos which is part of the Ionian Islands. You can find our summer holiday pictures and stories here (divided by province within Zakynthos Island):

Alykes, Zakynthos
Arkadioi and Artemisia, Zakynthos
Elation, Zakynthos
Laganas, Zakynthos
Zante (capital), Zakynthos

So this time we have chosen an island that we have not been to yet. The island is part of the North Aegean group of islands. Because its on the eastern side near the international border, we might even pay a visit to Turkey. We will see.

Grotere kaart weergeven

So we are excited! Just a few more last minute stuff to do for work, then pack tonight and tomorrow we are off to a place where I will not think of anything stressful at all. That is nice for a change.

I will of course blog when able. I am sure its not like Cuba, there should be internet in the Greek Isles. The country has not totally defaulted yet and it is still part of the EU =)

Travel Period: June-July 2012
Destination: Greece

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