Situated in the southeastern Aegean, Kos is the third largest island with the Dodecanese. The island is quite green and filled with flowers. The island’s historic monuments and landmarks, dating back to Antiquity, the Hellenistic and Roman Times, also because the Middle Ages provide a feast for those looking for to learn far more about the island’s past. For the carefree tourist they make up a picturesque and pleasant environment in which to stroll.

Above all the island is renowned for the Asclepeion, the ruins on the sanctuary of Asclipios exactly where the father of medicine Hippocrates set up a hospital as well as a college of medicine, at the same time as for the “Platanos” an ancient tree under which Hippocrates was to have taught his students, with its ancient techniques where street vendors and little shops sell all kinds of fascinating memorabilia, handicrafts and jewelery. Other substantial historical sights are: the ancient Agora, the ancient theatre, the Kos museum with its important collection situated on the primary square opposite to the regional market place exactly where you are able to obtain all sorts of fruits, vegetables, local goods and spices, the Casa Romana (remains of a roman property) with its one of a kind set of mosaics, the medieval castles built by the knights of St. John (in Kos town, just outside Antimachia, in Palio Pyli, and also the ruins of walls in Kefalos), the remains of an early Christian basilica close to Mastichari, a few churches plus a monastery…

For those just wishing to take it easy, the island’s amazing scenery: extended sandy beaches, innumerable dunes, smaller secluded coves, gorgeous blue waters… constitute the ideal atmosphere. For the additional adventurous sorts, biking and hiking are an awesome way of taking within the scenery and discovering … Continue reading >>>

For many people, the capsule wardrobe is the holy grail of dressing. The concept in itself is simple: it is simply a collection of clothes that work well together, and can be worn in different ways to suit different occasions. Achieving a capsule wardrobe for everyday wear can be tricky and certainly expensive at first, but almost everybody will already possess the essentials for a holiday capsule wardrobe.

Before you even start mixing and matching, take a deep breath. What kind of holiday are you planning? How long will you be going for? Will you be going to any events requiring a particular dress code? What is the weather forecast like?

Once you’ve answered all these questions, you can start drawing up a preliminary list. This should include your absolute essentials, such as underwear, socks and tights, as well as essential holiday items. If you’re going skiing, it’s likely you need a ski jacket! If you’re going to the beach, you probably want a sarong, bikini and a pair of flip flops.

So. Now you have your essentials sorted. These are things you will take no matter what. Now you need to do a bit of calculating! You need to know how many outfits you’ll require for your trip. Remember, this includes the flight or journey there and back. One thing that’s really worth taking into consideration is if you will have access to laundry facilities. If so, you can afford to take less with you and maybe even save on baggage charges if you’re flying.

Look at your itinerary. Are you planning on spending all day on the beach, but going out to clubs and restaurants at night? Would you rather spend your time wandering around museums and galleries? Are you planning to go to bars or … Continue reading >>>