The imperfection of a summer gone by. ⁣ Summer is a feeling in which we exist in, like in a habitat. We always seek summer in order to live a more perfect life. ⁣But a perfect summer doesn’t exist.  Summer is more of a travel path, is a quiet, shared, fragile moment that offers you in return with an unmatched warmth. In our recent experience, summer is easy. But the attachment to it is quite hard. It shore was a good summer, although it made us agitated because we had never experienced it unglorified at its core, but it was one of the truest forms of a summer. #SteMajourneys #journeysbeyondsights #greece🇬🇷 #summerisastateofmind #summer2020 #creteisland #PassionPassport #WTNAdventures #SuitcaseTravels #IamATraveler #CondeNastTraveller #TravelDeeper #DeparturesMag #AfarMag #IgnantTravel #MyTinyAtlas #LeicaLosers #Hemigram #VoyageursDuMonde #MagazineVacance #ForTheCurious #treeoflife #dog #woman #AKTravel #THIGreekSummer #underthetree #ForbesTravelGuide #canongreece #travelphotography @goodplacemag

(scroll for ENG) Στην εποχή των περαστικών παρατηρητών του instagram, το SteMajourneys επιλέγει να κινηθεί ανάμεσα στις ζωές των ανθρώπων και των τόπων που επισκέπτεται, επιφυλάσσοντας ένα ιδιαίτερο ταξίδι για σένα ξεχωριστά. Μπες στο / και μάθε περισσότερα! ----------------------------------- In the age of Instagram peepers, team SteMajourneys travels in-between the lives of local people and unknown places around Greece, offering a unique journey for each one of you. Follow along! #SteMajourneys #journeysbeyondsights . . . #somewheremagazine #eyeshotmagazine #worldviewmag #humangeography #crete #people #cretan #portrait #portraitphotography #portraitsmood #portrait_shots #photoshoot #portraitpage #pursuitofportraits #portraitstyle #globalportraits #simplyportraits #portraitsmood #portraitmeet #portrait_greece #endlessfaces #greece #uncle #documentary #documentaryphotography #photoreportage #canongreece #Spi_collective #visitgreece

Theres no summer ~ like greek summer. Double tap if you agree ;) . . . #SteMajourneys #journeysbeyondsights #allyouwantisgreece #summer2021 #greece🇬🇷 #cyclades_islands #kasos #greekislands #summervibes #summer #endlessgreeksummer #ilovegreece #video #summeringreece #greecestagram #commercial #greece #SuitcaseTravels #tlpicks #forbestravelguide #travelandleisure #videography #CondeNastTraveller #cntraveler #travelgram #reasonstovisitgreece #καλοκαιρι @videos @fubiztravel #videooftheday @visitgreecegr @aimeleondore @discover.greece @voguegreece @instagram @vacations @prior

What if the paths weren’t something you just walked through but something that changed you? What is more important: finding or sustaining a trekking path? Frank’s work is an absolute treasure for present and future generations and a reminder that we all need to do better to conserve this delicate, extraordinary country where we reside. Thank you so much for making the Kythera island (more) beautiful and great (accordinly to local legends) again. Always adding heart, soul, and consideration to living life. It made us incredibly proud to be a part of it. Keep on walking, keep on checking your trails . . . #stemajourneys #journeysbeyondsights #visitgreece #videography #pyrgoshouse

Everyday tales from a tiny island #kythera Beyond Kythera's hauntingly beautiful landscape, locals are keen to point out that the island is not just a place, it’s a state of mind. If it is, then its found across the road from a small, vibrant market, in the island’s hub approx. 20km north, aka Potamos village. In its weekly Sunday market, trestle tables piled high with seductive products and, of course, fatourada (traditional liqueur). And then, one of the most important religious customs of Kythera is the procession (round) of the holy icon of Panagia Myrtidiotissa, touring around the villages of the island to return back to the monastery. . . . #stemajourneys #journeysbeyondsights #visitgreece #greekislands

Kythera island: Beautiful natural scenery, dramatic stories and legends. Where the land beats to the rhythm of wildlife. Nature leads, and you simply observe, learn, and feel. It’s not just a trip — it’s a return to the essence of life. We are made for walking and few holiday pursuits are more natural than a proper, old-fashioned hike. You stretch your legs a little, conversation is suddenly uncorked and the need to reach your goal supplies all the purpose you need. Suddenly, you notice your surroundings, which is what makes @pyrgoshouse walking holidays especially mouth-watering, since we explore some of the island’s most dramatic and fascinating landscapes. Slow travel is about savouring the journey, the people, sights, smells and sounds along the way. It encourages deeper connections, friendship and lifelong memories. It is local, thoughtful and sensitive to its impact. It is an antidote to mindless mass tourism. A walking journey is a wonderful way to travel slowly. With an open mind, an open heart and a little energy in the legs, it can provide the ultimate slow exploration of a relatively unknown island, its food, history, landscapes and people. It tells a story of slowness and sensitivity, where your pace allows you to feel part of the island – not like an outsider skimming the surface. . . . #stemajourneys #journeysbeyondsights #kythera #visitgreece #discovergreece

Discover Tylliria area is on the north shore of Cyprus, where one can say that it resembles a peninsula in between the bay of Morphou to the east and the bay of Chrysochous to the west. Nestled on the coastal foothills of the Troodos mountains, in the northwestern corner of the island where the districts of Nicosia and Pafos meet, lies this region — also known as Tillyrka. In this region, youʼll discover Cyprus in its purest and most authentic form — untouched, unfiltered and truly unforgettable. From peaceful villages, where new-age ceramic artists work, stone-built chapels and quaint fishing harbours whisper stories of pilgrims, merchants and conquerors, to trail of hobbits, dragon caves, the ruins of medieval towers, traditional charcoal kilns and coastal paths that once connected remote communities on foot; Tylliria isnʼt just for the curious traveller — itʼs also a paradise for food lovers. From freshly caught fish, the regionʼs unique halitzi cheese, sun-dried figs of the local koutsino variety, juicy prickly pears, and rich carob honey. An array of traditional sights and flavours that reflect the deep bond between the land and its people. The much shorter road leading to the district from polis or Pafos, is passing through Kokkina, whereas earlier travellers were forced on a long detour inland and needed to be escorted by the UN. No matter if today they eased access to the area, the specific restrictions and the logistical difficulties for residents of that region to reach central Nicosia or the south-west coast (Pafos), have left a lasting impact on the area’s development. The north coast of Cyprus is quieter than its southern counterpart, but donʼt let that fool you into thinking there is nothing to do. There is plenty to explore and see, as you shall find out being (of course) based at @anassa_resort . . . #stemajourneys #journeysbeyondsights #cyprus #roadtrip

Beyond sightseeing - Discover Pafos region and meet the people who make this land a unique destination not to be missed. There, among flavors that smell of authentic Cyprus, grapes that unite generations, and crafts that carry time, the stranger becomes familiar and the place reveals its soul. . . . #stemajourneys #journeysbeyondsights #pafos #humangeography #people

For travelers interested in food, history, nature, endless overlapping and long-lasting cultural influences, Pafos region is becoming a Mediterranean destination on par with the best of them. Mythology says that the goddess Aphrodite rose from the waves near Petra tou Romiou (Aphroditeʼs Rock) but her connection to the area does not stop there. Tourists have traditionally come to Cyprus for its beaches, especially the wild coves of Pafos in the west, and Anassa - a Mediterranean resort on the north-west coast of Cyprus, framing its splendid history, its weighty elegance, its thrilling solidity, and yet there is so much more to dive into. Let us take you away from the poolside for a little and right into the hinterland of Pafos and the watery-wondrousness of the Akamas national park. And as you drive down the winding roads, probably having your eyes glued to the front, pull through one of the viewpoints and step out of the car to take in the surroundings and the history of this peninsula, a reminder of Cyprusʼs ability to adapt, endure and ever-changing. From the downtown of Polis to the hidden valleys of Pafos forest, new emerges from the old. A shapeshifter exploited by the whims of history, resurgent (with brand new Museums and upgrading archaeological sites) again. To finish it off with some of the best sunsets you will see in your whole life. . . . #stemajourneys #journeysbeyondsights #pafos #cyprus #anassahotel

If we had to choose one image to sum up the taste of the island’s kitchen, we would choose that of Cretan mothers returning from the garden with a basket full of greens, all neatly arranged, like a huge bouquet that smells of freshness. We would watch them spread them out on a large table, fill them with local cheese and then build them with the same piety around a huge pan. It is just one of the foods that make up the flavour map of this island that has managed to make the most of the wealth of its land. Today the family behind Kalitsounas presents the unwritten laws and ancient-old traditions that time has yet not vanished. It is not a a brand or just pies, we think, it is like an X-ray of the Cretan soul. In an age in which the word fast commonly modifies food, it is more important than ever to preserve these time-honored approaches. Eftihis and his growing family hard at work with traditions, memories and their own history, trying to keep local heritage alive, aka the essence of Cretan culture and of the place itself at a single (or more) bites!#stemajourneys #journeysbeyondsights #discovercrete #greece #videography #crete #discovergreece #kalitsounas #kalitsounia #gastronomy #cretanfood #gastronomos #food #culture #visitgreece #cretanrecipes #tradition #traditional #cooking #καλιτσούνια

Pafos, on the southwest coast of Cyprus, is where sheer cliffs rise above crystal-clear waters that glisten in the afternoon sun. A destination indeed as breathtaking as Aphrodite herself, which is perhaps not surprising considering the goddess is said to have been born on these very shores. From Roman-Greek rare mosaics and tombs of ancient kings, to modern artists and stubborn people rooted in Pafos rich myth-entwined history and traditions, and along with the salty tang of the ocean on the tongue or the genuine aromas of Mediterranean delicacies, this is the place for an endless summer all year long. Have you visited? . . . #stemajourneys #journeysbeyondsights #thanoshotels #pafos #paphos #travel #cyprus #visitcyprus #aphrodite #videography #anassaresort #kingsoftombs #summer

After a lot of coffee, a lot of curiosity, and some very spirited conversations, our next Cyprus selection for Thanos Hotels is here. The work of impassioned months and breathless miles, added a new chapter fit to bursting with trips, experiences and features – all designed to help their guests wherever their feelings might take them. Follow the footsteps of goddess Aphrodite and let yourselves be seduced by a different Pafos; a classy diva in the form of a city, ethereal-like, a divine town in its golden-years, all-natural, and ready to seduce you with its unpretentious charms, like a genuine goddess of love and desire. . . . #stemajourneys #journeysbeyondsights #pafos #cyprus #travel #thanoshotels #photography #mediterranean #paphos