Journey To Crete

Anne Shields

  • Planning, Checklists, and To-Do’s- VISA’s

    Once moving to Crete became a real goal, we had to figure out absolutely everything. A VISA for me (Jeff is a citizen because of his mother) and how to budget what it would cost us to live on Crete… Continue reading

    Planning, Checklists, and To-Do’s- VISA’s

  • Here We Go….

    First, let me introduce myself and the family. I’m 48, living in Tampa, FL, working a corporate job, married for almost 15 years, 2 pups. Jeff and I met playing coed adult soccer. I grew up in Ohio and Florida and Jeff was… Continue reading

    Here We Go….

  • Useful Greek Phrases

    The saying “It’s all Greek to me” is an appropriate quote when trying to learn Greek. It’s a very difficult language made even harder by an alphabet where the P is an R and the word Nai, which sounds like… Continue reading

    Useful Greek Phrases

  • Food, Food, Food!

    Let’s talk about the food on Crete. As you might know, the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest in the world. Fresh fish, flavorful fruits, vegetables, and herbs are the secret to amazing food. I thought I hated tomatoes- little did I… Continue reading

    Food, Food, Food!

  • Facts About Crete

    Allow me to introduce you to the island I have fallen in love with. Crete is the biggest Greek island, the 5th biggest in the Mediterranean, and the 88th biggest island in the world. It’s an island rich in history… Continue reading

    Facts About Crete

  • Top 10 Travel Gadgets

    Here are my Top 10 Travel gadgets I can’t leave home without. I currently own and use all of these. I wasn’t sent them as promotional items or asked to sell them I just truly think they make travel easier and I… Continue reading

    Top 10 Travel Gadgets