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An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

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An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

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If you’re still undecided when it comes to where to go this summer, then you need to visit this Greek island. 

Just an hour fast ferry ride from Athens, this Saronic island has all vibes; no cars, iconic sunsets, galleries and art, delicious restaurants and insanely clear water. I still can’t stop thinking about my time there this month. 

📍 Hydra, Greece 

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If you’re still undecided when it comes to where to go this summer, then you need to visit this Greek island. Just an hour fast ferry ride from Athens, this Saronic island has all vibes; no cars, iconic sunsets, galleries and art, delicious restaurants and insanely clear water. I still can’t stop thinking about my time there this month. 📍 Hydra, Greece #hydragreece #hydraisland #saronicislands #damestravel #mytinyatlas #greekislands
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Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

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Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

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Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

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An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

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An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

#hvar #hvarisland #hvarcroatia #hvartown #mediterraneo #mediterraneanlife #europeansummer #islandlife #croatiatrip #croatiatravel
An island love affair. Outtakes from beach hopping on Hvar, Croatia. 

If you’re visiting Hvar this summer, my guide to the best beaches on the island and all other Hvar guides are now live on the blog. 

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If you’re still undecided when it comes to where to go this summer, then you need to visit this Greek island. 

Just an hour fast ferry ride from Athens, this Saronic island has all vibes; no cars, iconic sunsets, galleries and art, delicious restaurants and insanely clear water. I still can’t stop thinking about my time there this month. 

📍 Hydra, Greece 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #saronicislands #damestravel #mytinyatlas #greekislands
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If you’re still undecided when it comes to where to go this summer, then you need to visit this Greek island. Just an hour fast ferry ride from Athens, this Saronic island has all vibes; no cars, iconic sunsets, galleries and art, delicious restaurants and insanely clear water. I still can’t stop thinking about my time there this month. 📍 Hydra, Greece #hydragreece #hydraisland #saronicislands #damestravel #mytinyatlas #greekislands
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Waking up to the slow life on Hydra. Mediterranean summer at its best. @mandrakibeachresort 

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Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. 

Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up 

#hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
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Postcards from Hydra, Greece, my most recent Greek island stay this June. Idyllic doesn’t even sum it up #hydragreece #hydraisland #hydragreekisland #saronicislands #saronicgulf #greekislands #greecetravel #greeceislands
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Athens / Back after a third visit to the city, and this time I managed to cover so much more. I’ve now completely overhauled my Athens guide, adding all my latest recs around the city from chic wine bars to the city’s best boutiques. 

It’s the perfect one day itinerary that can be squeezed in between island hopping or expanded into a weekend in the city. 🔗 in you-know-where. 

#athens #athensvibe #athensgreece
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Athens / Back after a third visit to the city, and this time I managed to cover so much more. I’ve now completely overhauled my Athens guide, adding all my latest recs around the city from chic wine bars to the city’s best boutiques. It’s the perfect one day itinerary that can be squeezed in between island hopping or expanded into a weekend in the city. 🔗 in you-know-where. #athens #athensvibe #athensgreece
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