by Kathryn Burrington | Nov 30, 2015 | Greece, Kat's Top 10, Popular, Santorini
For many years I had dreamed of going to Santorini, from what I had seen it seemed like the most photogenic island in the world. I too wanted to capture iconic ‘picture postcard’ images of Santorini, the kind that would look at home in a travel magazine or...
by Kathryn Burrington | Nov 16, 2014 | Greece, Santorini
With the bright sunshine dazzling our eyes, at first it is hard to make out the caves in the shadows of the gorge. Unless you are virtually right on top of it , the village of Akrilia is well hidden from view. Our guide, of course, knew exactly which track to follow...
by Kathryn Burrington | Nov 2, 2014 | Europe, Greece, Santorini
Walking through the countryside, the scent of thyme is released into the air as we brush past the low growing shrubs parched from the summer’s sun. The abandoned village of Akrilia comes into view. The now exposed caves that were once homes look ancient. Yet it...
by Kathryn Burrington | Oct 21, 2014 | Food and Drink, Greece, History, Interview, People, Santorini
Walking along the seafront at Kamari on the east coast of Santorini, I hear someone singing, an older voice, soft and sweet. Dressed all in black, as is the tradition for widows, her face shaded from the sunshine by a wide-brimmed straw hat, the singer, Irini, returns...
by Kathryn Burrington | Oct 17, 2014 | Art & Architecture, Europe, Greece, Santorini
Oia! No, not a shout for attention but a stunningly beautiful, white-washed village in Santorini (pronounced something like ‘here’ but without the h). It’s a place that you will have seen photographed a thousand times and it is the reason I have...
by Kathryn Burrington | Oct 12, 2014 | Competition, Greece, Santorini
Early this morning I arrived back from a really magical week in Greece. I’ve had a superb time with my sister exploring the beautiful island of Santorini and neighbouring Therasia. Flying above the clouds to Santorini. I’ve wanted to visit for a very, very...
