August 26-28, Rethymno Hostel and Heraklion Airport My time in Greece is very soon coming to a close. I’ve been thinking about how at this point of a long trip, I’d be starting to think about going home and back to work. I’d feel some dread or perhaps a sense of nostalgia. It’s a little … More Crete Part 3: Rethymno and Reflections on Greece
It was difficult to research transit around Crete, but once I got the hang of it everything flowed smoothly. I decided to spend a few days in the very small southern coastal village of Agia Roumeli. This entailed taking a bus an hour and a half from Chania in the north to Sfakia in the … More Crete Part 2: The Tiny Village of Agia Roumeli
I really liked Crete when I visited in 2022, though it was only for a few days and entailed express tourism to see as much as I could. This time, I arranged for two weeks on the large and rugged island, which is the southern-most Greek island and is as close to Africa as to … More Crete Part 1: Chania
Friday, August 15, 2026 | Chania hostel I added a quick stay in Milos to my Greek odyssey, an island that has intrigued me by its white cliffs and reputation as a quieter but growing tourist destination. I arrived a little delayed from Naxos by ferry, and after checking in at my walkable hotel (the … More Milos, Greece
New Orleans is one of my places, a special city that over time has wormed its way into my soul and constantly calls me back. I got to know it as a volunteer, rebuilding homes after Hurricane Katrina while chaperoning a teen group; and have returned several times as a tourist. It’s a city of … More Tara goes to Jazz Fest
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