Greece – Gregory Gioro

A man diving from a wooden plank into the ocean

October 25, 2020June 14, 2021

Chromatic Greece

Greece has more to offer than Athens and islands. Explore the best of the Hellenic Republic by land and sea.

Blue-domed churches and white buildings on clifftop in sunset

December 24, 2017March 24, 2018

Scenic Santorini: On the Trail from Fira to Oia

As the rays of a mid-October sun gradually filled the flooded caldera of Santorini, it’s easy to get carried away by the mythos of the islands. For as far as the eye could see, the waters of the Aegean stretched, until they seeped hazily into a cloudless, azure sky. It was a morning ripe with lore and fantasy…

View of Athens, Greece, from the Acropolis

November 16, 2017October 24, 2020

A Day in Athens

If the idea of exploring the cradle of western civilization seems daunting, don’t be intimidated. This guide walks you through the most beautiful areas of the Hellenic capital.

I’m a hobby photographer, traveler, singer, and writer based out of Zurich. Prior to Switzerland, I’ve been lucky to call Norway, USA, and China home.

This website grew out of my interests for good travel literature and photography. It’s my little endeavor to capture, remember, and share the noteworthy things I’ve stumbled across on my trips. Each post is little different: some are reflective, others are prescriptive. Some describe landscapes while others hone in on etymologies, political geography, and other minutiae which fascinate me.

Oh, and here’s also where you can find some of my music! I’m very sappy. Happy perusing, happy listening. —Greg