The Greek village of Emporio is amongst one of the largest villages in Santorini and it is quite a majestic sight to see. Within the village remains the ruins of a castle that was built by Venetians who lived on the island during the 15th century.

“Why would you leave NYC for Greece?”

This was a common question that I was asked from Greeks who perceived me to be a young millennial, from a promising city, and leaving many opportunities behind.

Did you know that there are close to 6,000 Greek islands and islets?

Syros is an island after my own heart with it’s relaxed charm, pastel colored building structures, performing arts, and little crowds.

I’ve only lived in the Greek isles for about 3 months, and I already can tell that Syros is quite the hidden gem. The island is the capital of the Cyclades Islands and is a 3 hour ferry ride from Santorini.

Paris… where do I begin?

The City of Lights has something in store for every globetrotter and eccentric foodie from it’s enchanting architecture to it’s world class cuisine.