Oh Greece You Did It Again

Welcome to Travel Tuesday!

Today I am sharing another one of the lovely Greek islands, Naxos.

Naxos, Greece Naxos really surprised me and was one of my favorite stops on our month long trip. Our days were filled with lazy beach time, fruity cocktails enjoyed while watching the sunset and lots of delicious meals, I am still dreaming about my time in Naxos.

To summarize just how wonderful our time in Naxos was here is my Do’s and Don’ts for Naxos.

Do play on the beach all day
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Don’t step on the sand art!
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Do eat at the little restaurants around townNaxos, Greece
The food in Greece is amazing and we didn’t have one meal that disappointed us during our time in Naxos. It seems to be the smaller the restaurant and the more family that works there the better the food!

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Don’t forget dessert
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Do rent a 4-wheeler and drive all over the island
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I was a bit surprised by how dry and desert like the Greek islands were. I had it in my mind that they would be a bit more tropical but it was still beautiful.

IMG_2117You never know when you will stumble upon old ruins or an old beautiful church out in the middle of no where!

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An extra bonus if your 4-wheeler matches your dress!

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Don’t run over the farmer and his goats that take up the entire roadNaxos, GreeceInstead take their picture while you wait for them to pass.

Do walk around the Old Market in downtown
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Be sure to check out all the adorable signs around the town as well!

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Don’t forget to look up

Naxos, GreeceYou never know what you will find hiding in the flowers.

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Do watch the sunset every night with a fruity cocktail in hand
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We couldn’t get enough of the sunsets, no matter where you enjoy them from you are in for a treat!

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And last but certainly not least…

Don’t forget to watch the beautiful sunrise on the beach
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Yes the Greek life treated us well, I hope to make it back one day, Greece looks good on us!

Naxos, Greece

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Have you ever traveled somewhere that surprised you in a good way?

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  • http://www.travel-vanberry.blogspot.com/ Van @ On the Road again

    Beautiful island indeed! I was positively surprised by Gothenburg last week. I didn’t think there would be much to do there and that the city was very industrial but instead it’s very charming and I would love to visit it again ;)

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      I love when I am surprised when I am traveling!

  • http://sophieinclogs.com Sophie

    aah this post is exactly what I needed this morning - gorgeous pictures, wanderlust inducing … wonderful!! I hope to go to Greece again someday soon - everytime you write about it I long for it even more!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Every time I write about it I long for it more as well, Greece is just amazing! And on this very rainy day in Iceland those Greek beaches are sounding amazing right now!

  • http://guntersabroad.blogspot.com/ Jamie @ Gunters Abroad

    I love this! We are looking into an island hopping adventure in Greece and Naxos was on the list! Thanks for sharing!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      I highly recommend Naxos, it isn’t as tourist but so beautiful!

  • http://www.rhymeandribbons.com/ Amanda @ Rhyme & Ribbons

    Lovely pictures of Greece yet again! And you’re right, the food looks awesome! x

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      The food in Greece is just amazing!

  • http://www.deutsch-bitte.net/ Natalye

    Looks relaxing! I think I was most surprised by Portugal, as I went there not knowing much about what to see or do, and allowing the landscapes and the people to surprise me! Sometimes not researching the destination makes it that much more exciting!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      I agree, sometimes not researching every little details makes for a nice surprise when you arrive.

  • http://www.gutenblogyall.com/ Margo

    “Don’t forget to look up” - what a sneaky cat! Naxos is definitely beautiful! I was very plesantly surprised by the little beach town of Nerja, Spain. I don’t know what I was expecting but I was blown away but how beautiful it was. :)

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Love when those little towns surprise us!

  • http://englishgirlcanadianman.blogspot.ca/ Holly Nelson

    This is such a great post - really brought Greece back to me! I found the smaller the restaurant, the better too! Cats are everywhere in Greece, definitely need to look out for them! I haven’t been to Greece in years, definitely miss it!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Thanks Holly. I agree, the smaller the restaurant the better!

  • http://montgomeryfest.com/ Annie Montgomery

    stu-unning! i’m ready to go and do and don’t all of these things!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Greece is such a stunning place I am ready to go back!

  • http://www.elegance-revisited.com/ TiinaL

    Very beautiful photos, makes me want to go there… I’ve never been to Greece, actually… Greeting from Daegu, Korea. I hope this message gets out, the internet connection is a bit unreliable here…

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Thanks for stopping by! Greece is such a beautiful place, I loved my time there.

  • http://prettythingandco.com/ Madaline

    Gorgeous! Naxos looks just like how I imagine Greece to look!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      It was such a beautiful island!

  • http://www.katiestrails.com Katie

    Ooooh, I love Greece. It always looks so picturesque! My good friend lives in Turkey and goes to Greece all the time… Last week he spent a whole morning torturing me by sending me pictures of what he was eating. He’s a mean guy!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      What a lucky guy I wish I got to go to Greece all the time!

  • http://mariellegreen.com/ Marielle

    Love the photos! I studied abroad in Sicily and some of the photos look similar. Little mom and pop restaurants are the best! And beautiful sunset.

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      The little restaurants really are the best! I think the sunsets I saw in Greece are some of the most stunning I have ever seen.

  • http://www.justathriftygypsy.blogspot.com Katrina Elisabet

    Oh, Greece…. your pictures toy with my heart!!! I was surprised to learn about how arid Greece is, too, but that means less days to get rained out while on vacation!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      So very true, I was just fine with no rainy days while I was there!

  • http://agirlandhertravels.com/ Polly

    Man, there’s nothing sexier than people in goggles ;) What a beautiful place to do absolutely nothing!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      I mean really, how much sexier does it get than when in goggles .)

  • http://www.adelanteblog.com/ Courtney

    Naxos looks lovely! You’re making me wish I planned a stay there during my upcoming trip to Greece!!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Naxos was really lovely but how exciting you get to go to Greece soon. Where are you visiting?

  • gracey

    Greece has been on my travel wish list for a long time…a friend just went and had an amazing time…..so beautiful!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      I loved my time in Greece I would love to go back!

  • http://heleneinbetween.com/ Helene

    I am visting Greece this summer and can’t wait!! I hope all of the places we visit are as charming as Naxos!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      You are going to love Greece! Have you decided where in Greece your going?

  • Brianna DePauw

    Love your pictures & do’s/don’ts are perfect!, Greece is an amazing place!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Thank you Brianna! Greece really is an amazing place.

  • http://totravelandbeyond.wordpress.com/ Macy Gutermuth

    I love all of the photos! Greece looks gorgeous!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Greece really is such a gorgeous place!

  • http://www.the-lifestyle-project.com/ Danielle @ The-Lifestyle-Prj

    I agree, Greece looks SO good on you! I really like this post idea. What a great way to show off those beautiful vacation pics!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Thank you! It is a fun way to summarize your trip!

  • http://www.tothedayslikethis.com/ Sammy @ Days Like This

    I have it in my mind that Greece is tropical as well!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      I was really surprised to see that it wasn’t as tropical as I had always imagined it to be! Still beautiful though.

  • http://withlove-rachel.com Rachel Murphree

    I am so, so jealous. Greece is high on my list of places to go, especially for the food!

    -Rachel @ With Love, Rachel

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      The food itself if enough of a reason to visit! Maybe this is your next trip :)

  • http://thepumpkinshead.wordpress.com/ Betty J. Ogburn

    …Oy-the sunsets ALONE have me sold, :-)!!…

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      The sunsets are amazing in Greece!

  • http://stylishimoto.blogspot.jp/ Anna

    Such pretty photos! I love the ones of the sand art!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Thank you Anna :)

  • http://www.jadeoak.com/ jackie jade

    gorgeous photos! i’ve been to athens and mykonos and would love to go back to greece. such pretty beaches and so many amazing historical sites too. love it!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      I agree, I loved the mix of beaches and historical sites we got to visit while in Greece!

  • http://independenttravelcats.com/ Jessica - Independent Travel C

    Looks lovely, especially the sunsets! We may be in Greece in the next year or so and looking forward to exploring some of these warm islands!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      The sunsets on the islands were so amazing. You guys would really enjoying exploring the islands!

  • http://www.northofsomething.com Jamie | North of Something

    All these photos really make me want to go to Greece! The food and beaches look amazing. Thanks for sharing!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      The food and beaches are amazing, thanks Jamie!

  • http://Czechesotans.blogspot.cz Em

    So glad to discover your blog through this link-up! Haven’t made it past Athens yet and your post inspires me to get my island on. Cheers!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Yes go island hopping it is amazing! Thanks for reading!

  • http://www.shoutingchow.com Hsiao-Ting

    Greece looks awesome! I want to visit it now! I agree that food in smaller restaurants run by family usually taste so much better. Maybe because it’s made of love :) Great tip on renting a four wheeler to check out the city. Thanks for sharing!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      I think that must be the reason why the food in smaller restaurants tastes so much better :)

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  • http://www.amyandthegreatworld.com/ AmyMacWorld

    oh Greece you’ve solidified yourself on my list! such gorgeous photos. I love the goggle picture, too! you guys are cute :)

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Thank you :) I loved my time in Greece and hope to make it back there!

  • http://voyageofthemeemee.com/ Amanda MeeMee

    THOSE DESERTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Were oh so delicious!

  • http://thethingsiamcrazyfor.wordpress.com/ Camila

    Love this! Beach, good food and sun! Sounds heavenly! Naxos doesn’t look like an overly touristy place either, it makes it look even nicer!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      It wasn’t an overly tourist place and we were at the end of the tourist season so it was nice and quite making it that much better!

  • http://luyoutravel.blogspot.com/ Elizabeth Georgian

    Amazing! I’ve got to go there!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Yes, it is amazing!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Yes! It is one of my favourite places I have visited.

  • http://thecynicalsailor.blogspot.co.nz/ Ellen

    Love the pictures of the sand art - so cool!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Wasn’t that sand art awesome!

  • Corinne Vail

    Greece does look good on you! I love those sunrises and sunsets! Beautiful.

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Thank you Corinne! I loved Greece!

  • http://www.veryhungryexplorer.com/ Michelle

    This looks fantastic! I’m very curious about that 4X4, which is unusual for me! Do you need a drivers license?

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      I think we needed to show proof of license to rent the 4 wheelers but I am not positive, they were a lot of fun though!

  • http://daydreamsofsummertime.blogspot.co.uk/ Sarah I

    Such beautiful photos, I so want to go to Greece next year! :)

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Thank you! Greece is wonderful I hope you get to visit there next year!

  • http://weiderjl.blogspot.com/ Jenn

    Must go now ..!

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Yes! It is one of my favourite places I have been to!

  • http://www.chicadeedee.com/ Dannielle @ Chicadeedee

    After just going to Cyprus, I’m even more hungry to go to Greece, as apparently it’s similar and has a lot of Greek influences. The sunsets and sunrises are spectacular.

    • http://unlockingkiki.com/ Kaelene Spence

      Yes! Greece is amazing and the sunsets and sunrises were beautiful.

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