motorcycle adventure touring
The Acropolis is the central figure in all of Greece. The Parthenon is the central focus of the the Acropolis. It was humbling to stand in the shadow of one of the most famous places on all of the Earth. Speaking of the Earth, the Acropolis on which these beautiful[…]
Modernity Set in History On arriving from the Peloponnese peninsula into Athens, we kept our eyes out for the Acropolis. It wasn’t long before we had it in view. We found our Airbnb spot, checked in, and then started walking a bit of the city. That evening we found a[…]
Epidavros has Much to See Of all the theaters we saw on our trips through ancient Greece and Turkey, to me Epidavros was the most stunning. The combination of the symmetry, scale, completeness, condition, and views made it second to none in a place where fantastic ruins are easy to[…]
Relaxing Hydra There aren’t a lot of things to do on Hydra. You need only spend a night or two on Hydra if it’s sights your after. However, if you want to get away from the madness and get a little rest and relaxation, Hydra is your place. We took[…]
Getting To and Around Hydra Located at the far eastern tip of the Peloponnese, the island of Hydra is a place where time has nearly stood still. With no roads and no motorized vehicles allowed (except the trash truck) there is no pressure to cover lots of ground and no[…]
Greece is a country that just oozes history. Many of the people that visit only ever visit the white sandy beaches or perhaps the Parthenon/Acropolis…maybe a ruin that happens to be close to their resort. For me, I wanted to see more than just the typical and easy to reach[…]
Monastery of Ayios Ioannis Prodromos (Prodromos Monastery) We’ve been to many monasteries on our trips including several in Tibet, which are really breathtaking. All are beautiful and fascinating and there is a sense of peace about them all. The Monastery of Ayios Ioannis Prodromos (Prodromos Monastery) was pretty special given[…]
Monastery of Agiou Ioanni Prodromou, Lousios Gorge, Greece Lousios Gorge and Prodromou Monastery Just a few miles down the road from our lunch spot in Dimitsana is a spectacular gorge with amazing nature and spectacular views. Just off the main road and down a set of switchbacks, we came to[…]
Riding the Peloponnese Peninsula The Peloponnese peninsula reminded us of the California coast in many ways. The winding roads up into the mountains, the coastal drives, the flowers! As we toured the Peloponnese peninsula, we saw huge trees reminiscent of the Sierras and snow capped peaks that could have been[…]
The most convenient ways across the Adriatic is by ferry from Ancona Italy to Patras Greece. It saves several days of riding, find out how…