The morning after we visited the Black Sand Beach of Perissa, my sister and I packed our belongings and checked out of our room before 12pm. Read my review of our Captain’s Budget Studio for 2 at Maryloujohn Villas (Part 1) here and (Part 2) here. John was kind enough to allow us to store […]
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3D/2N Backpacking Santorini Without A Tour (Part 8) : Local Bus Ride From Fira To Perissa & Our Amazing Time At The Black Sand Beach (Mesa Vouno, Ruins Of Ancient Thira, Little Mermaid Rock & Sunset By The Beach)
Perissa is famous for its black sand, crystalline waters and wooden deck chairs with straw umbrellas lined up neatly along the beach for visitors to enjoy. The beautiful beach paradise is one of the must visit beaches in Santorini. Other notable beaches on the island are the Red Beach, Kamari, Perivolos, Vlychada, Agios Georgios, Cape […]
3D/2N Backpacking Santorini Without A Tour (Part 7) : A Scrumptious Greek Lunch With Breathtaking View at Skala Restaurant, Oia
What better way to enjoy Santorini’s breathtaking caldera and Aegean Sea view than to savour delicious authentic Greek dishes? During our exploration on the terraced cliff in Oia, my sister and I came across several restaurants and taverns that serve good Greek food with an accompanying breathtaking view for guests to enjoy. 😉 Charming Skala […]
3D/2N Backpacking Santorini Without A Tour (Part 6) : A Spectacular Sunset And Blue Hour From The Old Castle & Finding The Iconic Three Blue Domes Postcard View In Oia
What’s a trip to Santorini without taking that iconic postcard shot of Santorini, featuring the famous three blue domes in Oia? With that thought on our heads, we set out on a mission to locate the very spot of that iconic landmark in Oia, besides discovering the wonderful sights Oia has in-stored for us. 😉 […]
3D/2N Backpacking Santorini Without A Tour (Part 5) : Sunrise & Sightseeing In Oia – Of Captivating Cycladic Architecture, Blue-Domed Churches & Steep Cobbled Steps
Sunrise in Oia is a breathtaking phenomenon, an unforgettable experience; it captivates the mind, stimulates the body and enriches the soul. Besides watching the spectacular sunsets, watching the sunrises in Oia should be on one’s must do list too for a very good reason. 😉 Sunrise & Sightseeing in Oia Early morning in Oia, […]
3D/2N Backpacking Santorini Without A Tour (Part 4) : Captain’s Budget Studio For 2 At Maryloujohn Villas, Oia (Part 2)
One of the perks of staying on the main pedestrian street instead of on the cliff in Oia is we got to enjoy a breathtaking 360 degrees view of the flat farmland, caldera and Aegean Sea during sunrise and sunset, thanks to our elevated location. Besides offering beautiful rooms for guests to stay, Maryloujohn Villas […]
3D/2N Backpacking Santorini Without A Tour (Part 4) : Captain’s Budget Studio For 2 At Maryloujohn Villas, Oia (Part 1)
Prior to my arrival in Santorini, Greece, I searched online and booked a lovely place to stay on the island through Airbnb. In fact, I used Airbnb to book my accommodations throughout Europe for my European holiday. I heard about Airbnb somewhere last year and have since wanted to try it out, so when I […]
3D/2N Backpacking Santorini Without A Tour (Part 3) : Scenic Local Bus Ride From Fira Central Bus Station To Oia
As mentioned in an earlier blog post of mine, there is a well-organised public bus service in Santorini, connecting the airport to Fira (where the central bus station is located) and various destinations on the island. 😉 Do take note that the busses to all destinations depart from Fira. For example, to get to Oia from […]