Santorini, Greece

Greece. It is one country that seems to be on the top of everyone’s dream travel destinations. As it should be! I have been fortunate enough to cross it off my list.

My friend Mona and I were beyond excited about our last minute trip to Greece in 2009. The flight from Chicago to Philly was no big deal and went smoothly as expected and the 10 hour flight from Philly to Athens should have been no big deal.  That is until it seemed like they didn’t bother to turn the heat on for the entire flight, requiring me to literally put on nearly every piece of clothing I had in my carry-on bag. And to top it off, there was that dreadful moment when the pilot got on the intercom with an announcement…. Continue reading →