Journey To Crete

relocation

  • 1 Month on Crete

    So, we have been here for a month. We have accomplished a lot and learned a ton. It all still feels a little temporary and the language difference is challenging but we are getting there. I have been told that… Continue reading

    1 Month on Crete

  • Planning to visit?

    So, you want to come to Crete? Great plan! Below is a list of advice you won’t find on most travel sites. After visiting many times and now moving here, I have made notes below that aren’t obvious before coming.… Continue reading

    Planning to visit?

  • Putting myself out there

    One of the challenges I knew we would have with the move is I am a very social person. We are leaving behind family and friends and a neighborhood that feels like family. I always had something to do in… Continue reading

    Putting myself out there

  • Now we’re getting somewhere!

    Yesterday was a huge day for getting things accomplished! My friends have taught me instead of asking “How are you doing?” because this can always be brushed off with a “fine”. We ask “what’s your number? 1-10” like, “rate you… Continue reading

    Now we’re getting somewhere!

  • Getting Settled

    Thanks to our family in Heraklion, we were able to find a furnished apartment before we arrived, so we didn’t sleep on the floor for the first few weeks. When apartments are rented unfurnished here this includes no stove and… Continue reading

    Getting Settled

  • Recommended when traveling with Dogs

    Now that we have made the long journey with our pups, I wanted to share our list of what made life a little easier when on the road. Whether you’re going by car, boat, train or plane these can make… Continue reading

    Recommended when traveling with Dogs

  • 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

  • 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