Ahh, Santorini — does it really need an introduction? Greece’s most famous island gets a lot of hype. Honestly, rightfully so. I truly had my doubts before I visited Santorini, even considering skipping over the island entirely. In my budget-backpacker mind, I envisioned honeymooners, infinity pools, tourist crowds, and prices I could never hope to… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Santorini, Greece | 2026
It did not take long for the lively Greek capital city to win me over. Athens has been a city I dreamed of visiting ever since I was a little kid nerding out over Greek mythology and the legendary figures of Ancient Greece. As far as I was concerned, Athens was a legend in itself.… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Athens, Greece | 2026
Something about that Mediterranean sun and 5 euro bottles of ouzo, hey? God, even typing out the word ouzo makes me feel a little hungover. If you’re looking to party, Greece is the place to do it. Of course, it can be a little overwhelming choosing where exactly you’re going to party. Greece has over… Read More The 12 Best Party Destinations in Greece | 2026
Of all the islands I visited in Greece, Crete was by far my favorite. Crete is big enough to be its own country. Honestly, it often feels like it. Crete has its own unique culture and history to go with a wide variety of landscapes that you’ll hardly believe are on the same island. Turquoise… Read More The Ultimate Travel Guide to Crete, Greece | 2026
Paros was one of those places where as soon as I arrived, I wondered where it had been all my life. Like seriously, what had I been doing in Mykonos for so long?! No offense to Mykonos, but Paros was just *chef’s kiss*. The island was everything I needed after the chaotic craziness of Mykonos.… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide to Paros Island, Greece | 2026
As someone who runs a blog called The Partying Traveler, I knew that I couldn’t miss Mykonos on my first visit to Greece. The parties on Mykonos are nothing short of legendary. Some of the nightclubs here are renowned as some of the best in the world. Despite the pain that I knew it would… Read More The Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Mykonos, Greece | 2026