The Next Location

Another location I will hopefully get to travel to in my lifetime is the island of Santorini in Greece. I have always wanted to go to Greece because within my nationality I am a little greek and it is one culture in my heritage I never got to fully experience. For example I am also Italian and Irish and I am able to celebrate those cultures through holidays celebrated here in the United States that are still linked to those countries across the Atlantic. There are also designated places in New York City that have roots of Italy and Ireland that you are able to experience, such as Little Italy. I have had Greek food maybe once or twice but I would really like the opportunity to travel their and experience the culture first hand. Santorini is part of a chain of islands known as the Cyclades in the Aegean sea consisting of Thira, Thirassia, Aspronissi, Palea, and Nea Kameni. The islands that form Santorini came into existence due to intensive volcanic activity. The most recent volcanic activity that has occurred on the island was in 1950 and this place is now a huge natural geological/volcano museum where you can observe a wide variety of geological structures.

Santorini is known for its’ low lying cuboidal white house with royal blue roofs, made of local stone and lime-washed or whitewashed with various volcanic ashes used as colors. These houses are high up and can overlook the beautiful blue Aegean sea and it a very aesthetically attractive sight that appeals to many tourist. In recent years, Santorini has had a growing reputation of being a wedding destination. It is unique fro couples to get married here because not every wedding location or even travel destination for weddings will have exquisitely clear waters while perched on the rim of a massive active volcano in the middle of the sea. Although you can participate in all water sports/ activities that I mentioned were possible in the previous destinations, this is more of a location were you can relax and get to explore the history through meeting locals in town. Some of the villages offer more night life activities while others are more calm and peaceful. They can surrounded by vast vineyards, white-washed clifftops that overlook the Aegean. Another unique experience is the culinary aspect including trying goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, capers, and fava. You can try these varieties of foods at vineyards or local restaurants. Finally another attraction is to venture into Santorini’s seaside highlights which have red and black sand beaches, spectacular rock formations and impeccable lunar landscapes.