Uncategorized – καλό ταξίδι / happy travels

naxos

After six years away, hubby and I finally made it back to the Cyclades! But things have changed since our last visit to Greece—this time, we brought our toddler on her first visit to her family’s homeland. Naxos is a beautiful place to stay no matter who you bring along, and I was especially gladContinue reading “naxos”

piemonte

Oh, Piemonte! I’m not sure I would have ever made it to this gem of a province without my better-traveled friends deciding to wed here. The story goes that Stephen took Courtney on a cycling trip to Sicily planning to propose. Their usual go-with-the-flow approach to bookings didn’t work so well on the island, though,Continue reading “piemonte”

the road trip

On the 7th anniversary of our first trip to Europe together, I had an idea. I had a wonderful, awful idea. We had already been to Spain, Italy, France, and Greece at least one time together each, and we had traveled by ferry, by plane, and by rail across those four countries. My hometown bestieContinue reading “the road trip”

santorini

Where to catch all of the sunsets

mykonos

I have to be honest–Mykonos is my least favorite Greek island. But that’s also like saying, “this is my least favorite paradise,” so really it’s not so harsh. Mykonos is the first stop on the ferry from Rafina to the Cyclades, so its proximity is another to stay there. If you only have time forContinue reading “mykonos”

santa maria mikri

Find your beach Santa Maria Mikri is the northeasternmost tip of Paros, and if you have an ATV or four-wheel drive vehicle you can drive to several beaches of varying levels of swim safety along this rocky and beautiful coastline. A few coves have the signature chaise lounges that signify safe swimming and food service,Continue reading “santa maria mikri”

paroikia

Port Panageia Ekatontapiliani church cute shopping and good food sunset from cliffside church

naoussa

Hike to the lighthouse in Parko Parou This is another recommendation I haven’t actually tried myself, but friends have gone with great results! The view from the northwestern-most tip of the island is stunning, according to the pics on their social media. Even if you don’t make it out to the lighthouse, hiking around theContinue reading “naoussa”

antiparos

Take the ferry We drove our four-wheelers/ATVs/quads into Paroikiá to take the ferry to Antiparos, but everyone there assured us it was better to take the ferry from Pounda instead. It is a 7 minute trip as opposed to a 20 minute boat ride, but that also means you have to be speedy when youContinue reading “antiparos”

the scribe

I am April Harrison Stoumbos, a lifelong student from an island town. Since growing up in such an isolated place, each move to a new city—Durham, Madrid, New York, and D.C.—and each venture outside of my comfort zone have helped me grow and learn about the world. Thus, the anthropology degree. My love for travelContinue reading “the scribe”