GREECE - 2024

For our honeymoon, Haley and I spent time in Mykonos, Athens, and Santorini. It was the kind of trip where every day felt special, and we tried to build our plans around the sunsets because they were worth stopping everything for.

In Mykonos and Athens, we explored as many of the major sites as we could. Athens was full of history and energy, and Mykonos had that mix of beaches and narrow streets that made wandering around easy and fun. In Santorini, we rented an ATV to explore the island on our own, which ended up being one of the best parts of the trip. We also took a catamaran around the island, which gave us a completely different view of the cliffs and the water.

The whole trip had a great rhythm. Some days were packed with sightseeing, and others were slower and centered on food, views, and finding the best spot to watch the sun go down. It was exactly the kind of honeymoon we hoped for and a trip we will always remember.

MYKONOS

  • A rocky beach scene at sunset with a clear sky and the sun near the horizon.
  • Bright pink bougainvillea flowering tree in a white building courtyard, decorated with colorful triangular flags against a clear blue sky, with some people walking and standing nearby.
  • White buildings with blue and red balconies along a rocky shoreline with turquoise ocean waves and a cruise ship in the distance under a clear blue sky.
  • A woman with sunglasses and earrings sitting outdoors during sunset, overlooking the ocean with a view of the horizon and mountains in the distance.
  • Traditional white windmill with thatched roof and large metal blades on a sandy area under a clear blue sky, with few people nearby.
  • A seaside scene with a stone pier, blue water, and white buildings on a hillside in Greece. There are yachts docked, outdoor seating with wicker chairs, a Greek flag, and a group of tourists walking along the pier on a sunny day.
  • A smiling young man and woman wearing sunglasses enjoying a sunset view overlooking a coastal town with white buildings, a harbor, and boats.
  • An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, decorated with blooming pink and red bougainvillea plants, and a chandelier hanging among the plants under a clear blue sky.

ATHENS

  • Ancient Greek temple under restoration with scaffolding, featuring tall columns and a pediment, against a clear blue sky.
  • Ancient outdoor amphitheater with stone seating, ruins of old stone structures, and a cityscape with hills in the background under a clear blue sky.
  • A white marble sculpture of a man kneeling and holding an axe, set outdoors on a stone pedestal with inscriptions, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
  • Ancient Greek ruins with stone steps and columns under a clear blue sky, with birds flying above.
  • A couple standing in front of the Parthenon at Athens Acropolis, surrounded by tourists, under a clear blue sky.
  • Ancient Greek ruins with two tall, broken columns against a blue sky. Modern buildings and a hill in the background.
  • Ancient Greek temple with four large columns and a pediment, located in an urban area with residential buildings and a street in the foreground.
  • Ancient Greek ruins with standing columns and remnants of a stone structure under a clear blue sky, with tourists nearby.
  • Close-up of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, showing classical columns and a detailed frieze with sculptural elements against a clear blue sky.
  • Ancient Roman-style stone arch with partially ruined columns, situated on a city street with modern buildings and cars in the background.

SANTORINI

  • A smiling couple stands together at sunset on a balcony overlooking the ocean and white buildings on a cliffside, with the sun setting over the horizon.
  • View of white buildings on a hillside overlooking the sea, with clear blue sky and sunlight in the background.
  • Sunset over the ocean with an island in the distance, overlooking a white building with some people dining inside.
  • A woman sitting on a white all-terrain vehicle (ATV) wearing a white helmet and sunglasses, smiling, with a stone wall and potted plants in the background.
  • A young man and woman wearing sunglasses smiling on a boat with a rocky island and turquoise water in the background.
  • A glass of red wine on a table at sunset with a view of hills and water in the background.
  • A smiling young man and woman taking a selfie at sunset with a view of a hillside town with white buildings, outdoor lights, and a distant coastline.
  • A harbor with boats and buildings below a steep hillside with white houses and windmills under a clear blue sky.