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An Authentic Vacation in Greece 2015

March 28, 2015 by Sonia Marsh 6 Comments

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Have you thought of a vacation in Greece in 2015? How about a unique Greek holiday where you connect with local travel bloggers and expats who actually live there, and who promise an authentic and fresh experience. Wouldn’t it be fun to discover local restaurants, boutique hotels, and other gems known by those who live there?

If you’re like me, and want an authentic taste of Greece, let me introduce you to the founders of Travel Bloggers Greece and my travel blogger friend Rebecca Hall who is also a contributing member of Travel Bloggers Greece.

I met Rebecca Hall online, several years ago. At the time, I was curious about her life as a British expat living in Greece, so I asked her to contribute her own “Gutsy” story which you will find in our first “My Gutsy Story®” Anthology. 

I’m visiting Greece for the first time in April, and Rebecca (or Beccy) as I like to call her, has been super helpful, with fabulous suggestions on discovering the hidden gems of Greece. She suggested an island close to Athens, where the locals go. (Please follow my blog in April, as I post photos and more about my 4-day trip to Greece.) You can follow her blog, and Facebook page, to learn more about Greece.

Rebecca Hall

I’ve interviewed Beccy a couple of times on Google Hangouts. (see our recent interview below.)

Rebecca Hall is a travel blogger and writes Life Beyond Borders, a leading destination resource for alternative travel, author and film director interviews and expat stories as well as living abroad expert – especially in the country of Greece. Rebecca Hall has been featured in the Huffington Post Travel section, published in the Daily Telegraph Travel section, writing for airline magazines and a contributing author to the Rough Guide Travel Guidebook series (Greece & the Greek Islands) – you can also find Bex here:

 

While in Greece, I shall also meet Marissa Tejada and Elena Sergeeva, the founders of Travel Bloggers Greece, and hope to arrange an interview with them. (Please follow my travels in Greece, April 14-18)

  • So what is “Travel Bloggers Greece,” (TBG) and what can they do for people who are interested in Greece?

“Travel Bloggers Greece is the first blogger networking group established in Greece. Their members are Greeks and expats who live in Greece and cover Greece as a travel destination in various languages. They are the only network that abides by ethical and professional standards. Encouraging positive cooperation, education and collaboration among their diverse membership, TBG works with Greece-based businesses to help promote authentic travel and increased awareness of Greek travel destinations.”

Read more about them here: www.travelbloggersgreece.com and follow them on:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/travelbloggersgreece
Twitter: www.twitter.com/travelbloggersG
Instagram: www.instagram.com/travelbloggersgreece

Marissa Tejada
Marissa Tejada
Marissa Tejada is a native New Yorker Marissa Tejada is an author, travel writer and journalist based in Athens, Greece. As an award-winning journalist she contributes to numerous publications specializing in food and wine, technology and travel writing. She’s also the co-writer for Fodor’s Greek Islands and Fodor’s Greece.
Marissa loves travelling in Europe and discovering its history and many cultures. In Greece, she has a soft-spot for the whitewashed buildings and clear blue seas of the Cycladic Islands where every corner has the potential for a great shot. Her blog, my Greece, my travels, is her outlet to share her travel experiences and photography from around the country.
Living the expat life in Europe also inspired her to write Chasing Athenswhich is her debut novel. When she’s not working on her next book, her travel blog or a pending deadline you can find her catching up on her to-be-read pile of novels, attempting to learn another new language or sipping a mocachino in some cozy cafe. Follow her websites: http://www.mygreecemytravels.com and http://www.chasingathens.com

 

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Elena Sergeeva

Elena Sergeeva: is the founder of Passion for Greece a social travel platform, Russian born Elena Sergeeva has been living in Greece for the past 22 years. She holds a Master’s Degree in International Hospitality & Tourism Leadership from the University of Wales and a Swiss Diploma in Hotel Management from Swiss Alpine Center. Over a decade of experience in Leading Greek Hotel Chains in Sales & Marketing, has encouraged Elena to pursue her vision to become a self-employed entrepreneur. Elena’s greatest passion is travel and she is set to become a citizen of the world.Passion for Greece is just the first chapter of many more to follow. In her personal travel blog, Passion for Hospitality, Elena shares her travel experiences around the world, and continuously adds new destinations to her Bucket List. She believes in working hard and dreaming big. Her websites are: http://www.passionforgreece.com, and http://www.passionforhospitality.net

I often say that life’s too short to play it safe, so why not take that vacation you’ve always wanted, and travel to Greece. Make sure you check out all the travel bloggers on Travel Bloggers Greece.

 

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  1. Sharon leaf says

    March 28, 2015 at 9:21 am

    i am interested in these blogs because I spent 5 weeks in Greece when our mercy ship, Restoration, was laid up in Athens in 1995. I’m sure much has changed, but I fell in love with the people–and the food–while I was there. My story is in Sonia’s latest gutsy anthology (#2). I wish you Oceans of Greek blessings!
    (Lady and the Sea is my debut novel, based on my true story)

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    • Sonia Marsh says

      March 29, 2015 at 9:53 pm

      Sharon, It sounds like you need to visit again. I hope you read the link to TBG for local information.
      Sonia Marsh recently posted..An Authentic Vacation in GreeceMy Profile

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  2. Sharon leaf says

    March 28, 2015 at 9:39 am

    So happy for your trip to Greece! I spent 5 weeks in Greece so I am looking forward to following your journey!

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  3. Rebecca (Bex) says

    March 29, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    Great post! Thanks for sharing & looking forward to finally meeting you on Athens.
    Remember: you too can live a Life Beyond Borders
    Rebecca (Bex) recently posted..Diane Kroe Travel FashionMy Profile

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    • Sonia Marsh says

      March 29, 2015 at 9:54 pm

      Shall share more, so others discover TBG.
      Sonia Marsh recently posted..An Authentic Vacation in GreeceMy Profile

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  4. Terrigal Accommodation says

    January 7, 2018 at 9:18 pm

    I did watch your youtube channel before, I was trying to figure out if you have blogs so when I get back glad I saw it! You are awesome!

    Reply

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