This essay is part of Companion Fare, a series of personal stories about traveling with loved ones.

If you’re looking for a hidden gem while exploring the Cycladic islands then Sifnos Greece should definitely be part of your ...

Just for a moment, forget Santorini and Mykonos! Greece is full of little-known islands where Greek authenticity still reigns ...

Kilkis, in northern Greece, which offers a mix of natural beauty and history is the most affordable destination in the country.

While there are many more acropoleis (the plural of "acropolis") in Greece, it's this one in central Athens that garners the most attention. In fact, it's routinely referred to simply as "The ...

From Majorca to Mykonos, Sicily to Spain’s glittering coves, the coastlines are glorious, with pine-fringed paths leading down to the water and a good smattering of souvenir stalls, playgrounds ...

Backed by Mount Kynthos, mythological birthplace of Greek god Apollo, Delos lies in isolated splendour just a 30-minute ferry ride from Mykonos ... rub shoulders with souvenir souks, vine ...

but we know shopping for the big day isn't always easy. This is especially the case when looking for memorable Valentine's Day gifts for her. Fear not, we did the hard work for you. We sniffed ...

Your friends and family back home are patiently waiting for your return. What do you think are the best souvenir items that you can bring home for them? Because whether they’ve told you or not, no one ...

Throughout Spain, and the wider Mediterranean region, visitors can buy espadrilles in souvenir shops and clothing stores for roughly the same price as a pan of paella. In Valencia, the going rate ...

Population of ancient Greece, Men weighing merchandise, side B of an Attic black-figure amphora. Credit: Marie-Lan Nguyen Wikimedia Commons CC BY 2.5 Estimating the population of ancient Greece is a ...