video voyagism: corfu, greece

I think this video is an ad for something, but I don't mind if you don't mind! It is a beautiful little video and I would love to be sitting on a sailboat in Corfu right about now!


corfu unlimited from Hugo Goudswaard on Vimeo.

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Wanderlust Wednesday: Greece

I've never been to Greece and it seems like a huge hole in my travels. I know that this little country has received a bad reputation as of late (mainly the cause of a huge European financial meltdown), but nonetheless, I feel the need to head to Greece. I want to lay on top of a perfect beach, soaking up the Southern European sun; I want to walk a few steps and dip into the warm Mediterranean and ride a vespa among a hillside of white-washed buildings...I don't think I'm asking too much!

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One of the places that i'm dying to visit in Greece is Santorini. Santorini is an island about 20 kilometers off of the coast of mainland Greece in the Aegean Sea. I'm sure there might be better places to visit, but the photos of Santorini are spectacular....

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While in Santorini, I want to wear this:

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 I will blow my life-savings to stay here:  

If the infinity pool overlooking the Aegean isn't convincing enough, the website says it is located "in the beautiful setting of Imerovigli in the northwest of the island, high above the Caldera, the Grace Santorini is the perfect vantage point from which to view the famed Santorini sunsets that envelop the Aegean Sea, and the Cyclades Islands."
 I have no idea what most of that means, but i'm convinced.

Grace Santorini Hotel

I want to sip Greek wine, while eating dolmas and staring at the sea, here:

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I want to stare out of my bedroom window and see this:

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I want to walk, holding hands with my fiance, around these streets:

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I want to swim in this water:

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Have you been to Greece? Any secret places I should add to my list?

Wanderlust Wednesday: Kythira, Greece

Kythira is a sleepy little island located on the southern part of the Peloponnese peninsula. It is said to be both unchartered and very traditional, which makes me want to go there that much more...oh, and the turquoise blue water and white sand beaches don't hurt either.

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              Kythira (or Kithira) doesn't have a lot published about it, adding to its charm! 

But, you can find it here, in Budget Travel's "uncharted islands."