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This scenic route follows the inland waterways around a square shaped circuit. You can stop at the Christianborg Palace and browse the several outstanding museums along the way. A little bit north along the coast is Helsinger where you will find the Kronborg Castle, the setting for Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

Athens is a very warm and contrasting city, where ancient and modern worlds clash. We stayed in a small hostel near Monastiraki square and I certainly recommend people, especially young travelers, to stay in this area because it’s pretty close to the Acropolis and its museum.

You can practically walk from there to Plaka, the Ancient Agora and the Roman Agora and not even need to take a taxi or the subway. On the day we went to the Acropolis, we had breakfast at the hostel, walked around 15 minutes, visited the site, went to the museum, and then took the subway to Syntagma Square, where we had a great lunch in one of the many cafeterias.

We then went back to the hostel and had a nice bottle of wine in its bar, which of course, had a perfect view of the Acropolis! I would really recommend people traveling there, Athens is a very cultural, traditional and warm city that welcomes all and the food there is just great!

We visited the Groeninge Museum which features "The Last Judgment" by Bosch and the Belfry at the center of the city: 366 small steps to go all the way up, but a magnificent view of the whole town. We also crossed the Meestraat Bridge and enjoyed the view of the river. Although Ray didn't enjoy it much at the beginning, I think he fell in love with this town. It's a perfect place to spend a nice and quiet vacation, like I said, it's a fairy-tale.

We stayed at tents at a camping there by the sea, we spent almost the whole day swimming and relaxing at the beach, read books and chatted. We also met there very interesting people and because of the fact that there was not much to do on the island we had the opportunity not only to spend time with ourselves but also to know each other better and come closer. We went back home fully relaxed and calmed, ready to face again the everyday reality.

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There are few large cities but many small towns and villages. We did see the country, which is highly recommendable as Greece is a very beautiful country. Many of the small towns have draws like natural hot springs but most do not.

The majority of the towns are on the sea side, and feature a wharf and beach. The water was always nice, often spectacular. The entire month was very laid back and quiet, which was welcome after the stress of a busy life at home.

The best time to visit Lesvos would be summertime, if one loves swimming, beach parties and/or quiet walks by the sea. The food is absolutely amazing, consisted mainly by fresh seafood, combining Greek traditions with modern European standards.

Mytilene, being the capital, of Lesvos is a vital place full of friendly and hospital people, cafeterias, bars and night clubs. Of course there are other easily accessed areas in Lesvos like Molyvos, which is the best place to enjoy a delicious dessert, while admiring the beauties of the island from the balconies of the cafes on top of the hill.

If one loves a quiet little place to relax, a small village called Kalloni is the solution. Right in the centre of the island, far enough from the noise of the cities close enough to have a quick escape for drinks or coffee.

Favourite Beaches: Skala, Vatera, Eftalou. Favourite Spot in Lesvos: Parasol Bar; best cocktails I have ever had, great decoration, super friendly and kind service and hours of dancing, from morning to midnight. For me, Lesvos Greece is one of the best places to visit in Europe.

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