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Hi, I’m Bex and welcome to my travel blog – Life Beyond Borders. I live in and write about Greece.

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After spending over a decade in this beautiful Mediterranean country, originally teaching English, I fell into Travel Writing for Guidebook Companies Rough Guides, Lonely Planet and my own award-winning novel / Travel Memoir “Girl Gone Greek“.

If you’re looking for the ultimate guide to what to do / eat and cultural nuances in Greece, you’ve come to the right place.

You’ll also find unique insights into a small selection of other European countries, plus adventure travels.

Read more about where else I’ve been featured in the Media.

Travel Packing Guide to Istanbul Turkey

Recently I had the good fortune to visit Turkey, specifically Istanbul–the largest city in the country despite not...

Cruise Essentials Packing List

Yes, we're nearly coming to the end of the summer–but that doesn't have to mean your cruising days...

How to stay cool in the Greek Summer

You've decided to come to Greece for your summer vacation–after all, there's so much to see here: There are...

Things to do in Nafplio, Greece

The (ex) Diplomat interview

How to Travel to Kalamata

Selections from Europe & Worldwide

Greek island all round packing list

**For a free downloadable PDF version of this post, click here.** Many people head to the Greek islands in...

Best cities in Europe for nightlife

We all know London and Paris offer an eclectic mix of entertainment for anyone looking to make the...

British vs Greek Culture

The British vs Greek Culture debate could be considered by some as controversial. I'll be looking at various...

Selections from Greece

Where To Stay Along The Athens Riviera – a guide

Athens, Greece is predominantly a city break destination. In my Insiders Guide to Visiting Athens article, I give you ideas as to what to do...

Greek Dishes – Top Things to Eat and Drink in Athens, Greece

The land of the Ancient Gods and the city that introduced Democracy to the western world knows how to celebrate life, and that’s through food....