Greece
Greece is one of the essential bucket list destinations. It really has everything. History, beaches, temples, islands, and the FOOD! This trip was my first time in Greece but it will not be my last. I did my typical whirlwind see as much as possible in as little time itinerary and so I did get around the country a little. It started off in Athens where you are surrounded by history everywhere you look. I stayed in walking distance from the Acropolis and had a rooftop dinner in the hotel taking in the view. First full day I went first to the Acropolis hoping to beat the crowds. It was early May and so tecnically not high season but still pretty packed. The goal was to get in before the cruise ships arrive so it was a success. I can only imagine how miserable it must be to see it on one of those croweded tours! After I went to the Acropolis Museum - conveniently located just across the road. The next destination was Nafplio. The drive was just about 2 hours and we stopped along the w