A Girl and Her Passport

Behind the Greek door! Sometimes, you get lucky enough to go beyond the Greek door to see what is on the other side. During a recent trip to Sifnos, I was able to go to a monastery on the island to the church portion. The whole monastery complex was that beautiful whitewashed and blue door with a traditional Greek look. Makes being a monk a whole lot more appealing! This was the stunning Vryssi Monastery in Sifnos. My hotel had to call to see if they were open, so you might need to check before stopping by. #greekdoormonday #greekdoor #greekdoors #sifnos #sifnosgreece #greekmonastery #sifnosisland #sifnosislandgreece #greece #greekisland #cyclades #cycladesgreece #doorsofinstagram #greekdoorsofinstagram #visitgreece #greekislands

South Padre Island is 34 miles long! Much of it is a wild public beach in which you can drive on. Only a small portion of the island has buildings on it. If you have off-road, capabilities going on to the public beach is a great spot to camp or bird watch. #southpadre #southpadreisland #southpadreislandtx #visitsouthpadre @visitsouthpadreisland #southpadretx #texas #texastravel #texasisland #texasbeach #traveltotexas

Do you know Texas has an island? South Padre Island is a barrier island and is the perfect relaxing getaway in Texas! #visitsouthpadre #southpadreislandtx #southpadreisland #texas #southpadre #texasbeaches @visitsouthpadreisland #txbeach #txbeaches

This week's Greek door is a tiny door at the Monastery of the Great Meteoron. Many of the doors had labels as to whether it was someone's room or what it was for, but this one was a mystery. No label, and it was very short. It will forever be a mystery to me as to what it was for. Of course, there were plenty of unknown doors but this one spoke to me. #greekdoor #greekdoormonday #greecedoor #greekdoors #visitmeteora #meteora #meteoragreece #meteoramonastery #thessaly #thessalygreece #greece #kalampaka #kalampakagreece #trikala #discovergreece #greecetravel #travelblogger

From landscapes to beautiful interiors to amazing vistas, Meteora is a must-see in Greece. I was fortunate enough to spend two days exploring the area. Have you been? #visitmeteora #meteora #meteoragreece #meteoramonastery #thessaly #thessalygreece #greece #kalampaka #kalampakagreece #trikala #discovergreece #greecetravel #travelblogger

You usually don't think of monasteries as being stunning, but these ones in Meteora are exactly that! The commitment and physical stamina it took for them to build them without modern technology amazes me. Plus they definitely picked a place close to heaven with spectacular views of the Thessaly plain. #visitmeteora #meteora #meteoragreece #meteoramonastery #thessaly #thessalygreece #greece #kalampaka #kalampakagreece #trikala #discovergreece @visitmeteora #greecetravel #travelblogger

Hundreds of thousands of people have probably walked past this door either to arrive home or make their pilgrimage to Meteora. This is a now unused door at the Kalampaka train station, and the striking contrast between the door color and the building color spoke to me. While it is mainland Greece, the island colors still manage to find their way everywhere in Greece. I love the color combo. What do you think? #greekdoor #greekdoormonday #greecedoors #greecedoor #greece #kalampaka #meteora #kalampakgreece #kalampakatrainstation #doorsofinstagram #greekdoorsofinstagram #visitgreece #visitmeteora #thessaly #thessalygreece #trikala #trikalagreece

This stunning lake was formed when a landslide occurred in 1913 from Mount Helmos, damming a river. You can now hike and kayak around Tsivlou Lake. The area is stunningly beautiful and very green. The water is very clear and you can see fish and downed trees. #tsivloulake #tsivloulakegreece #peloponnese #peloponnesegreece #greece #achia #discovergreece #visitgreece #drone #dronephotography #dronegreece #greecelakes #mythicalpeloponnese

Charming Zarcouchla, Greece, is the definition of a hidden gem. This mountain village is less than a three-hour drive from Athens, making a great weekend getaway. You can go hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter. The village is small but boasts a jazz club, and the amazing @stygamountainresort can't be beaten, with each room having a fireplace! #zarouchla #zarouchlagreece #peloponnese #mythicalpeloponnese #GreeceBeyondTheObvious #achaia #visitgreece #greece #peloponnesegreece #mountainvillagesgreece #z#zarouchla_village

Sometimes, the Greek door leads to a beautiful church. The church was been burned twice. Once in 1826 and then again during WWII in 1943. Sadly, the entire male population, were executed that day. There is a monument to the lives lost that day, which is still commemorated in Greece today. The church is a Greek Orthodox church with a unique interior due to the fire. #kalavryta #kalavryta_greece #greekdoors #greekdoor #greecedoor #greekorthodoxchurch #kalavrytamassacre #peloponnese

An unexpected gourmet meal at a roadside taverna with stunning views. To Spiti tis Marios is just a family-run place with goats and chickens running free, but it was one of the best meals I have ever had. Each course was expertly paired with a wine from the winery, @riravineyards yards. Thank you to the @thewineconnoisseurs_greece and @mythicalpeloponnese for arranging this unforgettable experience. #kalavryta #kalavritagreece #mythicalpelponnese #peloponnese #greecewine #greecefood #greekgourmet #greecebeyondtheobvious #sponsored #kalavrytrapeloponnese

Come with me on one of the most unique things I have done in Greece! From Diakopto to Kalavryta, this scenic ride is a mesmerizing blend of mountains, gorges, and charming villages. Join me on this train ride as we traverse the stunning Vouraikos Gorge and witness the beauty of the Peloponnese unfold. #Odontotos #odontotostrain #diakopto #kalavryta #kalavrytragreece #peloponnese #mythicalpelponnese #GreeceBeyondTheObvious

This weathered Greek door has tales to tell, adorned with the patina of time. Imagine the stories it could tell—of love, laughter, and perhaps a few secrets whispered behind its weathered panels. I say this about every Greek door but this one definitely needs to spill the tea! #kalamata #kalamatagreece #greekdoor #greecedoors #greecedoor #greekdoormonday #mythicalpeloponnese #kalamatacity #kalamatadoor #greecelover #peloponnese #greece #visitgreece #discovergreece

Embrace the Greek lifestyle at Horizon Blu Hotel in Kalamata, Greece, where luxury meets the outdoors. Step seamlessly from your room's balcony or front door to the open air. With spacious rooms for ultimate relaxation, the vibe extends to the expansive pool, just steps away from the 1.5-mile-long Kalamata beach. #kalamata #kalamatagreece #horizonbluhotel #horizonblu #greekhotel #kalamatabeach #mythicalpeloponnese #greecebyeondtheobvious #peloponnese #visitpeloponnese @horizon_blu_boutique_hotel @mythicalpeloponnese