Family Travel Specialist
Maria Konstantinou
Maria is a mother of three and a former school teacher who specializes in making Greece accessible and fun for families. She focuses on safe, engaging, and educational travel experiences for children and parents alike.
- Writing about travel
- 13+ years
- Covers
- Family-Friendly Accommodations, Child-Friendly Activities, Safety Tips, Educational Travel
- Languages
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Stories by Maria Konstantinou
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Autumn Hiking in Crete's White Mountains: Gorges, Peaks and What to Expect
Why October and November suit hiking in Crete's Lefka Ori, which gorges and summits to choose, and how shorter days, first rains and reduced transport change the planning.
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Greek Island Hopping 101: Routes, Ferries and Planning Tips for First-Timers
How to plan a first Greek island-hopping trip: choosing an island group, reading the ferry network, booking tickets, and allowing for wind, crowds and long crossings.
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Sailing the Dodecanese: Charter Guide from Rhodes and Kos
Bareboat or skippered, when to go, what licence you need and which islands to sail to from the Rhodes and Kos charter bases.
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Samos Island Guide: Pythagoreio, the Heraion, Kokkari and the Mountain Villages
A practical guide to Samos: its UNESCO-listed ancient sites, the Eupalinos tunnel, the best bases and beaches, mountain villages, Muscat wine and how to get there.
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The Best Time to Visit Greece: A Season-by-Season Guide
How Greece's weather, crowds, sea temperatures and island opening seasons change through the year, and which months suit which kind of trip.
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Chania's Venetian Harbor: What to See and How to Visit
What to see around Chania's Venetian harbor, from the lighthouse and the old shipyards to the quarters behind the waterfront, with practical tips.