Hike to Monastery

Greece - Amorgos Island

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November 8th 2021
For my solo week, I decided to explore the Greek Islands. I had no idea where to start during the planning phase, but my friend's friend recommended Amorgos. The more I read up on it, the more I realized this would be exactly what I needed. I wanted a place to relax, stay in a cave home, and go on some hikes, and Amorgos ticked all those boxes. Ferry crossing After leaving my sister a ... read more

Europe » Greece » South Aegean » Amorgos

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Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more