Getting to Sifnos & Peristeronas House

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I love being in new places & hate getting there, & have been known to say on multiple occasions that I would give anything from a piece of my soul to a limb to a portion of my life savings to teleport. ~ V E Schwab
The ideal island to me is one that is a little difficult to reach.  One with no cruise ships or hordes of tourists.  A place where time slows and you can forget who you are.  The Greek island of Sifnos is one of those islands and unless you hang with the super yacht crowd, then you will be taking a ferry to Sifnos.  But fear not, it’s very easy to get to Sifnos & it’s worth the effort!
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Sifnos, Our Greek Island of Choice

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We spent a week in Greece, and no we didn’t go to Santorini…or Mykonos…or Crete…or any of those other islands that travel agencies love to promote. We went to Sifnos.
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Cooking & Hiking Vacations

Do you love cooking AND hiking? If so, here’s a great assortment of vacation options that combine these two passions.

Responsible Travel

One of my absolute favorite travel companies! They are an excellent choice if you want to avoid mass tourism, are looking for authentic experiences in unique places, or seeking low-cost options. Their cooking vacations range from 7-22 day trips with costs anywhere from $450-$4800 per person & countries in Europe, South America & Asia.
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