The Greek Islands

I must apologise for my recent lack of posts, but as most of you know I have been living it up in the Greek Islands for eight nights.

The Greek Islands are my favourite place in the world. I can't even begin to explain how much I love the scenery, the people, the food, and the lifestyle. I visited Mykonos three years ago and since then I have been longing to return.

We spent four nights in breathtaking Santorini, and another four soaking up the sun and the wonderful vibe of Mykonos... But of course no matter how long we stayed, it could never be enough.

Our time in the Greek Islands was characterised by swimming, sunbathing, reading and sleeping. In Santorini we spent a day sailing around the beaches and volcano, and in Mykonos we rode quad bikes around the island. We lived on coffees, fresh juices, Greek yoghurt, fresh fruit, Greek salad and moussaka. We spent hours browsing through the jewellery shops and boutiques. I watched the sunrise and the beautiful sunsets over the Aegean sea.

I couldn't think of a more perfect place to be for the halfway point of my holiday. The first two months have flown by, and in another two months I will be home again. Every morning when I wake up and look back on all of the experiences I have had over the last two months, I am incredibly happy to be here.

Why you should consider Apartments for Accommodation

You may have noticed the likes of Air BnB, Flipkey and HomeAway becoming more popular over the past year. The concept of these websites is to rent your holiday house to international visitors, who in turn get a 'homely' experience during their time in your city.

During my trip I have been sampling different types of accommodation - from friends houses, university halls, hostels, fancy hotels, to apartments.

To stay in a house/apartment, you firstly check availability and pay online securely through the website. A few days before arrival, you should make contact with your host and arrange for them to meet you upon arrival or leave an entry key/code for the accommodation.

Upon arrival you will find everything you would expect from an average home - from a kitchen area with a dining table, plates, cutlery and wine glasses, to a washing machine, storage space, and a hair dryer.

Our hosts have been welcoming and the houses were clean and spacious. To my surprise, it didn't feel strange to be living in a strangers home.

I would definitely recommend that you explore this type of accommodation for your next holiday. You will have the benefit of feeling like you are at home in a different country, access to a local's tips and advice, and can be close to the main attractions but experience living in the 'suburbia' of the city.