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TLDR So you want to drive in Corfu? Well you are not alone. I wanted to as well, and did. Although along the way I learned some things. Quad (ATV), scooter and car rentals are all popular ways to explore the island of Corfu. The island of Corfu is beautiful and rewarding in so many ways. From the mountain villages …

I had almost no idea what to expect in Corfu. Arriving from a different part of Greece, I knew it was an island, but I didn’t look into it that much. As I drove around the island by scooter, I noticed something that surprised me: trash. There’s trash everywhere. The amount of trash is certainly not something that you see …

Every year in late June, there is a small festival in the quaint coastal village of Benitses (Μπενίτσες) on the island of Corfu, Greece. Honoring St. John the Lampatari, presumably ‘the light’, it is known locally as Αη Γιάννης του Λαμπατάρη. My trip to Corfu happened to coincide with the festival and I was fortunately staying nearby the event. After attending, …

TLDR — Is Aegean Airlines Worth It? Aegean Airlines is Greece’s largest airline and flag carrier, a full-service Star Alliance member that’s the backbone of travel to and around Greece. Unlike the budget carriers, Aegean still includes the things that make flying pleasant: a real cabin experience, a strong loyalty program (Miles+Bonus), free onboard Wi-Fi for members, and a genuine …