I don’t recommend travel to Mykonos or Santorini. Here is an open letter to explain why.
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I don’t recommend travel to Mykonos or Santorini. Here is an open letter to explain why.
Melbourne chef Philip Vakos has gone back to his roots on MasterChef Greece. The Greek-Australian story behind the move, and what it says about the pull of the homeland for the diaspora.
Forget the phrasebook. The Greek phrases that earn smiles, get you better tables, and stop you panicking when the waiter starts speaking.
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Melbourne chef Philip Vakos has gone back to his roots on MasterChef Greece. The Greek-Australian story behind the move, and what it says about the pull of the homeland for the diaspora.
Living and working in Greece as an Australian just got easier. What's changed, who qualifies, and the practical steps to take if you're thinking of swapping a desk in Sydney for one in Athens.
Forget the phrasebook. The Greek phrases that earn smiles, get you better tables, and stop you panicking when the waiter starts speaking.
EAT & DRINK
Melbourne chef Philip Vakos has gone back to his roots on MasterChef Greece. The Greek-Australian story behind the move, and what it says about the pull of the homeland for the diaspora.
Thessaloniki quietly out-eats Athens, and locals know it. Where to find the bougatsa, the mezedes and the late plates that make Greece's food capital worth the trip north.
The new openings and changes reshaping Athens in 2026. What's worth your time on this trip, fresh from the ground, so you're not working off a guide that's three years stale.
Melbourne chef Philip Vakos has gone back to his roots on MasterChef Greece. The Greek-Australian story behind the move, and what it says about the pull of the homeland for the diaspora.
Greek food goes well beyond souvlaki, and this is the insider's map. The regional dishes, the mezedes and the orders that get a nod from the kitchen, so you eat like you've been before.
STYLE & CULTURE
Forget the phrasebook. The Greek phrases that earn smiles, get you better tables, and stop you panicking when the waiter starts speaking.
Ioannis Kapodistrias, Greece's first head of state, and the film bringing him back into view. Why this is one Greek the diaspora should know by name, and what his story still gets right.
Greek Orthodox Holy Week, mapped day by day for 2026. What happens when, which services are worth attending, and what’s on the table at each stage, Lazarus Saturday through to Easter Sunday.
Alekos Fassianos turned Greek mythology into everyday life on canvas. A look at the painter, his cycling everymen and bright blue skies, and why his work deserves a wall in your head.
Greek olive oil, honey and herbs do more than feed you. The beauty products worth packing space for, what to buy where, and the chemist-shelf staples Greek women have sworn by for generations.
The quiet opening act of Greek Holy Week. What Lazarus Saturday and Palm Sunday mean, the koulourakia and palm crosses, and what to expect if you're in Greece as Easter builds.
GUIDES
Everything you need to do the Acropolis right in 2026: tickets, opening hours, the timed-entry rules, and the best time of day to go if you'd rather not melt in a queue with the crowds.
Greek Easter 2026, fully mapped. The dates, why Orthodox Easter falls when it does, the Holy Week traditions, and how to plan a trip around the biggest event on the Greek calendar.
Past Santorini and Mykonos lies the Greece you came for. A 2026 guide to the islands worth your time by type of traveller, with honest notes on who each one suits and who it doesn't.
The best time to visit Greece, month by month, with the honest version of weather, crowds and cost. When to go for beaches, for quiet, for value, and the two months that get it just right.
Greece in winter means mountains, not just islands. Why the slopes around Parnassus and Arachova rival the coast, what a day's skiing costs, and how to ski and swim on the same trip.
NEWS & ADVICE
Living and working in Greece as an Australian just got easier. What's changed, who qualifies, and the practical steps to take if you're thinking of swapping a desk in Sydney for one in Athens.
Australia and the EU have signed a landmark trade deal. Here's what it means for travellers, workers, and anyone with one foot in Greece and the other at home, minus the political jargon.
The best time to visit Greece, month by month, with the honest version of weather, crowds and cost. When to go for beaches, for quiet, for value, and the two months that get it just right.
The EU's new entry and exit rules change how Australians cross into Greece. What the system is, what you'll do at the border, and how to avoid being caught out on arrival.
The question every Aussie asks on day one in Greece: can you flush the loo paper? The short answer is no. Here's the rule, the exceptions, and how to dodge an awkward plumbing moment.
Greece's tourist tax, decoded for 2026. What you'll pay, when and how it's charged, how it shifts by season and accommodation, and how to budget for it before it surprises you at check-in.
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Cycladic Spaces is a love letter to Greece.
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Not the one you see on postcards, but the real one. The one you stumble into when you take a wrong turn. The one that’s a bit wild around the edges. Where dinner lasts four hours, the ferries don’t run on time, and the bakery lady knows your name by day two.
We’re here to help Australians travel to Greece better. Slower. Smarter. With more ouzo and less stress. Whether you're planning your first trip or looking for a fresh take, you'll find honest Greece travel guides, accommodation tips, and the kind of local advice you’d normally have to marry into.
We write about the places we’ve actually been. The beaches we swam at. The towns we got sunburnt in. The rooftop bars we can still taste. From Athens to island villages, we share real stories and practical insights to help shape your perfect Greek itinerary.
If you’re searching for where to stay in Greece, what to do once you land, or how to travel from Australia with ease, you’re in the right place.
Start with our latest Greece travel guides or explore our curated recommendations on where to stay. We’ll meet you somewhere between the taverna and the ferry port.
Greece's Michelin-starred tables, mapped. Where they are, what they cost, and which ones earn the splurge if you want one big night out between the tavernas and the beach.