The Mani Peninsula is one of the most remote and untouched regions in all of Greece. Located at the very bottom of the Peloponnese, it's the southernmost part of the Greek mainland. Wild olive groves and towering cypress trees extend from the mountains all the way to...
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Karpathos | Complete Guide to Greece’s Most Remote Island
I created my Karpathos Guide to help you plan your journey to one of Greece’s wildest and most untouched islands. There’s nowhere in Greece quite like Karpathos – Old Soul Explorer. Nestled in the southeastern corner of the Aegean Sea lies one of Greece’s best kept...
Mount Athos Guide | How to visit Greece’s Holy Mountain
I created my Mount Athos Guide to help you prepare for your journey to Greece’s Holy Mountain. Truly, there is no place in the world quite like Athos - Old Soul Explorer. Mount Athos is one of the most otherworldly and unusual places in all of Greece. It’s also one of...
Tinos Panagia Evangelistria | The Most Visited Church in Greece
I created my Panagia Evangelistria Guide to give you a glimpse into Tinos’ spiritual heart and its revered church. Truly, there is no place in Greece quite like it – Old Soul Explorer. The Panagia Evangelistria Church is the most visited religious site in all of...
Tinos Guide | A Hidden Greek Island Beyond the Crowds
Tinos is one of the most authentic and underrated islands in all of Greece. It belongs to the Cyclades, Greece’s most popular region for travelers and famed for its hundreds of picturesque islands dotted with whitewashed villages, blue shuttered houses, and narrow...
Agios Minas Beach – A hidden Paradise on Remote Karpathos
There is no place in Greece quite like Agios Minas Beach. The island of Karpathos has some of the best beaches in all of Greece. My time spent reading, writing, and swimming in the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea are some of my most cherished memories of...
Akrotiri Peninsula: Hidden Beaches and Wonders in western Crete
Protruding into the Mediterranean Sea in Crete’s Westernmost Chania region is a relic of the island's cultural, historical, and spiritual heritage. This is the rugged and remote Akrotiri Peninsula, a scenic area of 44 square miles that captures the essence and soul of...
Chania Town: Ultimate Guide 2025
Located on the Western edge of Crete and meeting the storied shores of the Mediterranean Sea, lies one of the most legendary port cities in all of Greece. With the backdrop of the majestic White Mountains, Chania Town is an enchanting place. Chania is one of the most...
karpathos: the best island for solo travel in greece
Located in the south-easternmost corner of the Dodecanese Islands in the Aegean Sea, Karpathos feels like one of the most remote places in all of Greece. Only an hour plane ride from Athens, Karpathos is truly worlds away from the cosmopolitan Greek capital. Rugged...








