Med Experience Blog

Whether you're a solo backpacker, young couple, or a group of friends chasing adventure, Santorini is one of the best Greek Islands to visit.

Traveling in Greece is a lot of fun, but it's also not without its challenges. From the unpredictable weather to the often confusing language and culture, you'll never be bored!

What does travel mean to you? To us it means embracing a new culture through seeing, living and breathing everything about it, and arguably the most important element of that is food! Most of us will immediately think of gyros, calamari or feta when we think of Greek food, but the sweeter side of this nation's cuisine is not something to be missed! Ignite your taste buds and launch into a gastronomic journey with these must try dessert locations in Athens!

By definition, Odyssey is a long wandering journey or voyage that brings upon many fortunes. Discover Greece in a way like never before and become enlightened with all of the hidden beauties this historic country has to offer.

Greek mythology is a topic you’ll either love or hate, but regardless of your obsession (or lack of), there’s no denying the relevance of these tales and trials in everyday life!

When to pack your bags and head to the Greek Islands is an age-old question, it all depends on what you want out of your dream holiday to Greece!

If you’re chasing an island paradise off the beaten track, secluded beaches, nightlife that keeps you partying all night long, and authentic Greek hospitality, you need to check out our pick of the top 5 must-see Greek Islands!

A week sailing the Greek Islands is the perfect combination of lazy days on deck, island adventures, feasting on fresh local food, and balmy nights filled with live music and cocktails.

We all have a mate who is “doing a summer in Ios”... whether it be a massive case of FOMO, or a desire to chase the sun, Ios is now a rite of passage for young backpackers, and has truly established itself as Greece’s party island capital.

Med Experience Tour Representatives love leading groups of travel addicts through the Greek Islands! However, it’s not all cocktails in Santorini, partying in Ios and lazing on the beaches of Mykonos.

Apart from being good for the soul, there's so many additional reasons for travellers to hit the road on their own! Cue, Med Experience...here to feed your wanderlust and encourage you to take the plunge!

We tend to have a slight obsession with cascading water over rocks. We’re not sure if it’s the power of the water or the impressive sights, smells and sounds from afar. Whatever the reason is, we’re 100% sure that nothing beats a waterfall.

A European tour is a right of passage for many 18-39 year olds, but that doesn’t mean that it’s easy to know exactly where to go! Throw out your planner and use this blog to make sure you don’t miss any ‘must-do’s’ on the ultimate Europe itinerary!

It’s difficult to pick the best of the Med, considering the region is full of historical sites and remains abundant with beautiful beaches and enchanting National Parks. If you're unsure where to start, add these epic experiences to your bucket list!

7 days onboard your yacht will have you downing rum like a pirate and partying until the wee hours of the morning!

Greek is a difficult language to master, but with these simple Greek phrases you’ll be having conversations like a local in no time!

Tapping into culture and traditions is one of the most exciting elements of discovering a new destination. Our guests are made up of worldly travellers who value experiences over material things and live for authentic adventures.

The Greek Islands are a gateway to cocktails, culture, blue & white rooftops and enough painted skies to satisfy even the biggest sunset junkies. We’ve put together our insiders guide of the Greek Islands to get your planning well underway!

While the Southern Hemisphere is heading into jumper weather, Europe is just heating up… literally!

You've heard the rumours...beaches on the Greek Islands are some of the best in Europe! But don't just take our word for it, here are 6 Greek beaches the 'love heart face' emoji was literally made for!

Does partying and relaxing onboard a yacht while sailing around Croatia this sound like your idea of heaven? Then you’ll love Sail Croatia's Under 39 Yacht Tours. We've compiled five reasons why we think you'll love sailing Croatia this summer!

Party people have we got a destination for you! Introducing Zrce Beach, world-famous for its music festivals, 24 hour parties and incredible open-air nightclubs looking out over the Sea.

The Greek Islands are one of Europe’s most loved Summer holiday destinations - and with good reason!

It comes as no surprise that we’re pretty big fans of the Balkans. With such incredible history and diverse landscapes, the Balkans offer the modern day traveller a very distinctive “off the beaten track” experience, unlike anywhere else in Europe!

Prepare yourselves for a week of sun, swimming and sailing around the Adriatic on Sail Croatia's Under 39's Yacht Tour! Whether you’re an individual, couple or travelling with a group of friends, our flotillas are a great way to sail Croatia!

There’s something magical about the Balkans that we can’t quite put our finger on...

The Greek Islands are one of the hottest party destinations this summer!

The awe-inspiring Krka National Park and Plitvice Lakes are Croatian National Parks that need to be on every travellers list - and here are the photos to prove it!

Impressive views, some of the best super clubs in Europe, and the ultimate in beach side relaxation, these are our favourite islands to visit for travellers under 39!

Here it is- our ultimate European bucket list of the top 5 things and must-see places we want to get to before we 'kick the bucket'.

The top 10 essentials that MUST be done when heading to Croatia!

People are flocking to the Dalmatian region from every corner of the globe and it isn’t just the country’s stunning coastline that’s attracting them! Over a third of Croatia’s surface area is covered by eight national parks!

Are you ready for the ultimate Greek Island Hopping adventure of a lifetime?

It has been said that Greece has some of the best parties in Europe. To prove this theory, we've dug out the best places to party as you hop around the Greek Islands!

We all love to travel, but making our money last abroad is never an easy task! Cue our guide to help your pennies and adventures stretch a little further this summer!

Greece…a land of cobblestone streets, blue & white buildings and a history of gods, goddesses and mythical creatures! If you’re checking a trip to Greece off your bucket list this summer, this is the perfect guide for those not to be missed places!

We've scoured Europe for the most romantic locations to visit on your next getaway. These must-see destinations will leave you in awe of their beauty and charm!

On cliff faces, inside caves, on top of city walls and alongside the sea, you name the location, there is a cocktail bar within the vicinity in Croatia!

Here's our top picks of the essentials required when sailing through the Ionian Islands!

Looking for the best spot to watch an incredible sunset? We've taken the guesswork out of it with our pick of the best sunsets in the Mediterranean!

Solo travellers are our favourite type of traveller! They are friendly, outgoing, personable individuals who live for travel.

A road trip along the untouched coastline of Croatia, Montenegro and Greece is a once in a lifetime opportunity! Below we've listed 5 reasons why you'll fall in love with this incredible part of the world on road trip!

What does it mean to have a local guide?

Looking to explore the Mediterranean but not sure of the best way to travel? We believe the Med should be explored with those that share a passion for travel and experience, leaving the big tour groups, inexperienced guides and tourist highways behind.

Exploring Europe is a rite of passage for most students and under 35’s; however, all too often, many travellers end up hopping between major hubs such as London, Paris and Rome to name just a few.

We know that you love to travel, and we understand that you’re on a budget, which is exactly why we aim to make travelling as affordable as possible!

Little Venice is a picturesque district located right by the sea, and is undoubtedly one of the most romantic places in the whole of Mykonos.

If you like to party then Greece is the place to be…

Have you heard of Meteora? We’ve put together 10 facts you need to know about this fascinating place!

The Greek Islands…the far away land on everyone’s bucket list. With its breathtaking surroundings, incredible sunsets & epic nightlife, it’s no wonder it’s one of the top destinations to visit this summer!

Let us take you on a visual tour of the stunning island of Paros!

There is more than meets the eye in Croatia! As if the stunning scenery, interesting history & friendly locals aren’t enough, here are more excuses to visit this wonderful country!

Heading to Dubrovnik? We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 things you must see when you are here!

Eastern Europe is home to an abundance of breathtaking & interesting National Parks! Get ready to be blown away by their sheer beauty…

What is there to do in Croatia you ask?! The list is endless, but we’ve managed to narrow it down to the top 15 must-do’s!

Thinking of travelling to Greece? We’ve got 8 reasons why you must include a visit to the Greek Islands on your European holiday!