Posts

Showing posts with the label Rhodes beaches

Greenland spent decades funnelling every visitor through an old American airbase, and that has just ended.

Greenland spent decades funnelling every visitor through an old American airbase, and that has just ended. Every international arrival used to land at a former military strip far inland, then transfer to a small propeller aircraft. Now a runway built for jets serves the capital directly from Copenhagen, Reykjavik and Newark, a second airport has opened in the south, and a third is due at the icefjord town. With all three running, most of the country sits within about ninety minutes of one connection. That rebuild is the reason to look now. Check whether the northern airport is operating before planning around it, since the opening has moved more than once, and expect prices that reflect a place where almost everything is imported. Beds are few and fill fast in the short summer. Compare flights and hotels for Greenland at https://destination.chat and build in spare days, because weather cancels flights here as routine rather than misfortune. The icefjord is the headline. A glacier that ...

Rhodes: the island of the knights, a medieval old town, and some of the Aegean's best beaches!

Rhodes is one of those rare islands that blends history, nature, and a lively atmosphere without any one of them overshadowing the others. As the largest island in the Dodecanese, it offers a kind of variety that explains why it's remained one of Greece's most beloved destinations year after year. The medieval old town is a genuinely unique experience. Built by the Knights of St. John in the 14th century, it's the largest and best-preserved medieval town in Europe and holds UNESCO World Heritage status. Walking down the Street of the Knights, lined with stone buildings and coats of arms carved into the walls, feels like stepping back centuries in time. The Palace of the Grand Master is an absolute must while you're there. Beyond the old town, Rhodes is also home to some of the most striking beaches in the Aegean. Tsambika with its turquoise water, Agathi and Stegna for a quieter setting, and the famous Prasonisi on the island's southern tip, where strong winds shape...